Sako 85 Question

[Gully]

Have just checked the Sako website again and on the 2009 model database it says that the 85 Finnlight weighs in at 2.90 kgs (570 mm barrel), whereas the Synthetic Stainless has a long barrel (570 mm barrel) and short barrel version (510 mm barrel) weighing in at 3.00 kgs and 2.90 kgs respectively (all in 6.5 x 55). So in fact minimal weight saving and no shortening of barrel by going Finnlight - still gets my vote.

 

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So, assuming I am going for the regular stainless synthetic and both are available, which should I go for the 510mm (20") barrel or the 570mm (22.5")?

[dave kelly]

If you are shooting fallow bucks and woodland reds, stick with the 6.5x55, or opt for a larger calibre altogether. You want a calibre that delivers abundant knock-down power, to compensate for slight errors in bullet placement. I bet GMK has stockpiles of the 85 in the less mainstream calibres like .270, 7mm-08, 7x57 etc.

 

I use a .270, a .308 and a .30-06 for deer work, as the fallow and reds in East Anglia are notoriously hefty.

GMK TOLD ME THERE WAS A TEN MOUNTH WAITING LIST FOR A SAKO 85 IN 7MM-08 ' SO I BOUGHT A BLASER 93 FROM MACLEODS IN TAIN .PLEASED WITH RIFLE AND MACLEODS

[flytie]

GMK TOLD ME THERE WAS A TEN MOUNTH WAITING LIST FOR A SAKO 85 IN 7MM-08 ' SO I BOUGHT A BLASER 93 FROM MACLEODS IN TAIN .PLEASED WITH RIFLE AND MACLEODS

I agree with Dave. I bought my rifle, mod, scope, rings, slip and cleaning kit from Macleods. It was a bargain, I could not better their price anywhere and they are great to deal with.

 

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