The Sako will be in direct competition to my 280 Rem M700 CDL, talley lightweights, Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40, which weighs as configured a tad under 8lb.
Sako website claims the synthetic 85 in 6.5X55 weighs < 6.5lb
If you are happy with your Rem.,I wouldn't buy it. It's a nice rifle but it isn't offering you anything better.
How do you feel about light weight rifles? I am on a light weight kick right now but you might consider saving just a little more and trying one. I'm talking about something right at 6 lbs scoped. Something like a proven Montana, low production number Forbes 20B, or possibly the Barrett Fieldcraft.
