While I can't speak to others' experiences, I have had zero problems with my 85 Finnlight in 6.5x55. The Finnlight is identical to the Black Synthetic offered by Euro Optic other than the color.
Mine is accurate as well as easy to both shoot and carry. For me the stock is well done, and fits great. The grippy material is especially handy when hiking up and down the mountains in the rain (which is almost always the case during hunting season here). For me, it would not be worth it to replace the Finnlight stock at all (and I have rifles with McMillan, Rimrock, and ULA stocks, so have experience with those).
I also shoot 85's in 9.3x62 and 243, and those have also been accurate and trouble free out of the box.
There was also a thread on here where Phil Shoemaker said he recommended Sako rifles to potential clients coming to Alaska for his guided bear hunts.
$1199 is a great price for the Black Synthetic. Based on my experience, it would be a solid choice in 6.5x55.
Last edited by sigguy; 01/23/17.
