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I need some info. on the Sako 85 Finnlight. I am looking to buy one soon and i am wondering if it is a good rifle?
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I'm not a writer but I own a sako 85 finnlight, what do you want to know?
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i have one in 3006, any handloads i have put through it give 5 shots > or = to one inch. it has one of the slickest actions I have ever delt with in a factory rifle, you can load it through the top with magazine in or load the magazine and insert into rifle. its fairly light as well. can't say enough good things
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I would like to know if it has a smoothe action, and some other things like the moa?
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Uhm... how much did you pay for it? in 30-06, cuz thats what im buying
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Mine was $1375 It's a 270 win.
They are finiky with TSX but are vary tolerent with Accubonds.
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I know i may sound dumb but im 15 and i dont know what TSX is or accubonds? And i can get a 30-06 for about $1,250
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do you know if i can get one for any less than 1,250
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The normal Sako hunter is a bit cheaper than the finnlight, but if you look around you might find one for that.
As far as a rifle is concerned the Sako 75 & 85's are about a good of a production rifle a guy can own, but they are not cheap.
Keep in mind the scope mounts are going to cost you another 80-120 bucks.
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I've heard of some guy's finding them cheap on clearance, especially at this time of year so don't give up yet.
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Not to mention if you can find one at Cabelas right now Cabelas has a $100 bucks off any cabelas visa card charge of 500 bucks.
That ends April 26th.
Last edited by Spotshooter; 04/15/09.
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I got kicked off cabelas forums,, haha,,, 100 off sounds good but i dont know if they got one
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SW had them for $1100 awhile back. They usually are in the $1300-1400 range around here.
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I wish they were that much up here...the S/S Sako 85 Finnlite 25-06 I have on order is costing me $1800...but worth it to me!
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Well i found it for $1,295
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Question is did you buy it because the tax will push it over the next $100 mark.
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If you buy one and it lasts you thirty plus years how expensive is it really? Assuming that you can afford it...
If in doubt ask your wife if this logic works for her.
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