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+1 could not have said it better myself if I tried.
SAKO is truly a rifle that is a keeper. I have never heard of one that was not.
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My M70 EW 7mm-08 runs 7.1 pounds, rifle only.
Got it covered with the 22 LR, 30-06, and 12 gauge.
The rest are just for fun.
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Thanks for the weight on the 7mm-08.
I have been thinking about trying a Winchester 70 EW.
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R-19 is your friend in the 338.
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Have you put the Kodiak 338 on a scale to see what actual weight is? Interested.
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Talking to myself here, but a friend asked me to post the weight and muzzle diameter.
Weight is exactly 8.0 pounds on my scale. Advertized weight is 7 15/16 pounds.
Muzzle diameter is 0.706".
I reduced the picture sizes for the previous posts.
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I will be curious to see if you have any ejection prblems with this rifle when you fit a scope.
Nice looking rifle!
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Just picked up a new-to-me Sako 75 hunter in .338wm. This is my 3rd .338wm, and is expected to shoot as well. although I always shot 225gr tsx in the others, I got a box of 210 ttsx to try.
This one will be getting coated and a McMillan.
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They shoulder extremely great! Congrats, a fine rifle.
Taking my rifle for a walk
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I will be curious to see if you have any ejection prblems with this rifle when you fit a scope.
Nice looking rifle! Ran some brass through my 75, no ejection issues.
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No issues with ejections on any of my Sako m75 rifles. All either have the Optilock r & b set up or the Ringmount setup.
I use Leupold Vari-X III's, VXII and VXIII scopes.
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Nice rifle! From what I've seen with the 338 WM, the 200gr NBT and 210 NP seem to put animals down pretty fast. Just about any bullet from a 338 will put animals down fast  . I like running 250gr. sierra gamekings in mine....elk don't like them though.... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'm working in China for a while so I cannot play with my new toy, yet. No hunting here in China!
My friends that own Sako rifles have not told me of any ejection problems. Since I have not shot this one, I cannot say for sure.
The factory stock is long for me. When I do get to shoot it, I want to see how it handles with my winter parka on. The drop is a little more than I am used to and I normally shoot a 13 inch LOP. Before I cut it, I want to see how the longer pull and the drop work when I am in heavy winter gear.
Got it covered with the 22 LR, 30-06, and 12 gauge.
The rest are just for fun.
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