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The most accurate rifle I own is a Sako Classic. Its operation is flawless. However, it is heavy, which is why I bought a Featherweight .308 Win for backpack hunting in the Rockies.
I would not think twice about buying another Sako.
They are expensive, but they're worth every dime.
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I have one buy a tikka t3 not as many features but shoot just as well.
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thought all but remingtons were crap?
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What caliber are you looking for?
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Probably a .30-06 or a .270.
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Sure like my SAKO 85 Grey Wolf .300 Win. mag.
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Probably a .30-06 or a .270. If you look around, you should be able to find a nice Model 75 hunter or stainless synthetic for $750-900 which is a bargain and will probably never be worth less. My M75 .270 Hunter Stainless is rock solid.
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Swampy, since you like the 700 action so much, why don't you look at a Hill Country Rifle Harvester series....they're real shooters.
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IMO the Sako 85 is superior to the 75. Lighter!, soft touch everywhere, no key concept lock. . , no bind(30-06 & bigger actions. Slight bind when 75's bolt in the rearmost position when cycling forward), better design mag system, paddle on the 75 too big but great for using as a spare row.... LOL. ; . 85 is trim & thought out), sharper checkering on ALL 85 safeties(most 75 tab safeties look like seconds), sandwiched recoil lug on the 75, 85 is integral.......
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Swampie has finally seen the light ????
I have an 85 Finnlight in 270 Win - great rifle, and it aint a safe queen. Regularly gets dragged through rough stuff, mud etc... Love the ergonimics and set up of the 85.
Looking for a lightly used 75 or 85 in 243 Win but a bit hard to find in my parts. Have seen them on used gun websites but owners are asking near new prices for a second hand gun .... must keep on looking.... Have considered another A7 in 243 Win to match my 300WM ....
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Picked up my unfired Sako 75 Grey Wolf in .260Rem for $1,000. Makes me happy.
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I shouldnt say they aren't worth the money. I was just dissapointed that a 1799$ rifle had a tupperware stock. The laminate/walnut models are nice. I'd like a Kodiak 375, just because. If you can find one for a fair price used you aught to pick one up, just to see for yourself
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Melvin, All 75's did not have concept lock,mine does not. I think only later models. No binding on my action and I have oil finish walnut stock,which could be used as a paddle,though a very stylish one. I did not particularly care for the synthetics,I would probably upgrade those,also. I have other lightweights,when the situation calls for it.Oh by the way,it cycles perfectly and it shoots excellent. Each to his own,probably last rifle I would sell.
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Where I prefer the 75, is how it physically blocks the firing-pin. The 85 only blocks(or disengages??) the sear from memory? I'm a sucker for firing-pin blocks. I just prefer em if I can....... This is where my X-Bolt shines whilst stalking the steep knarly stuff with my son, as falls do! & will! happen......& the way I stalk, there must be a round ready otherwise you need not bother 9 out of 10 times........ My Blasers excelled here, as did my Model 70's, Ruger HE & our current equestrians; Kimber 84L & X-Bolt. But as you have stated. Each to their own.....& different animals, conditions & other factors require certain specialties.......
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I think I can get a Cooper for less. I'm still thinking about the Kimber 84L Classic Select. I have a real nice looking Remington 700 in .30-06 that shoots great. It's not going anywhere. I just want to thin the rifles I don't hunt with and buy something extra nice.
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Picked up my unfired Sako 75 Grey Wolf in .260Rem for $1,000. Makes me happy. Nice!
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Picked up my unfired Sako 75 Grey Wolf in .260Rem for $1,000. Makes me happy. Very nice! Do you want to make your money back? If you plan on keeping it,(as if you wouldn't)you might want to pick up some Optilock Ringmounts before Beretta,(in their infinite wisdom) decides to discontinue them.They are a little lower and lighter than Optilock extra low two piece.Here is a set with a Conquest 3X9X40
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Go for a Sako....I have 4 of them and they are tough as nails and shoot great, you have to pay for excellent quality ! Sako 75, .25-06: Sako 75, .338wm Sako 85, .260rem Sako 85, .300wm
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...If you plan on keeping it,(as if you wouldn't)you might want to pick up some Optilock Ringmounts... Thanks for the tip. The Optilocks shown came w/ the rifle. I have since replaced the forward base w/ the correct one for the III action, so it doesn't hang over the ejection port. Picked up a spare mag and sling swivels from 'fire members. This rifle has one of the slickest actions of any bolt action I've handled.
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I have several Tikkas. Great shooters. I do like the open chamber on the Sako.
Two of my Tikka have laminate stocks....which are very nice and one has a B&C stock. That being said, the factory Tikka rifles do shoot with the black synthetic stocks.
I for one, like the ergonomics of the Finnlight stock. Could it be more rigid, yea, but my Finnlights shoot well.
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