|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
I'm in the market for a Sako 85ST Finnlight in preferably .308, but a 7mm-08 would be a close second choice. New ones are very scarce right now, and I'm having no luck finding one in the used market. If anyone has one they would be willing to part with, or knows about one for sale, let me hear about it. Thanks,
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Campfire Greenhorn
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Try Euro Optic if considering a new one. Looks like they have both 7-08 and 308 in stock. Good luck with your search!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,993
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565 |
I'd get a 75 in 7-08 over a 85 in 308.
JMO.......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
I'd get a 75 in 7-08 over a 85 in 308.
JMO....... Why?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 961
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 961 |
Miguel,
I check auctions frequently for Sakos.I'm lucky to have an 85Finnlight 308.Sorry no sale.That rifle in that round is hard to get used.Seems like folks that have them won't part with them.
EuroOptic is a good suggestion,buy new.
Good luck
Sorry,I drank the Sako-Aid.My opinion may be biased.
bh444
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565 |
I'd get a 75 in 7-08 over a 85 in 308.
JMO....... Why? Without writing a book about it, I've had both. I like the 75 action better. Like the 7-08 much better than the 308 also and still own multiples of each.......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
Has anyone seen one for sale locally?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,972 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,972 Likes: 2 |
the new prices are a high too...
The guys who recommend a 75, haven't carried an 85 yet - they 75's are stupid heavy in my opinion.
I've got a donnor 85 in 338 Federal, but am not looking to give it up.. they are nice rifles.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 12
New Member
|
|
New Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 12 |
Hi, I'm Matt from The Outpost Armory in Christiana, TN. I just so happen to have the Finnlight in both .308 and 7mm-08, at $1,549 each. If you'd like to grab one, you can email me at matt  theoutpostarmory.com Hope this helps!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565 |
The guys who recommend a 75, haven't carried an 85 yet - they 75's are stupid heavy in my opinion. A 75 Finnlight is "stupid heavy"? Really? Mine weighs 6.25 lbs unscoped. What a LOG.......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 201
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 201 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,471
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,471 |
The guys who recommend a 75, haven't carried an 85 yet - they 75's are stupid heavy in my opinion. A 75 Finnlight is "stupid heavy"? Really? Mine wighs 6.25 lbs unscoped. What a LOG....... It might be light but unless its a WSM it has a stubby barrel. I prefer the 75 action but don't like 20 inch barrels. Dink
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
TTT- Still looking for an 85ST Finnlight-.308 or 7mm-08. Thanks for the tips so far.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565 |
What is wrong with Eurooptic and Outpost Armory? The prices seem to be the going rate. Are you just trying find a used one or cheaper one? Just wondering, because that is not what you had stated in you ad........
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 |
I guess I may be looking for a used one. I have a friend who is a dealer and he is having a hard time finding one from his suppliers, and the prices at Outpost Armory and Eurooptic are uninspiring. Buds Guns had them a few months ago in the $1250-$1300 range.
|
|
|
|
|
260 members (257 mag, 160user, 260Remguy, 06hunter59, 257 roberts, 1badf350, 23 invisible),
1,992
guests, and
1,107
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,194,327
Posts18,526,528
Members74,031
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
