I have both and I'm the last guy who will get hung up on the cost difference between the two. They are both excellent rifles, so it comes down to personal preference between the two. In my experience, the Sako is not more accurate and is not the "better" rifle. That doesn't mean you will form the same opinion or that others are off the mark, but it is my personal opinion. Pick the rifle that feels the best in your hands. I doubt many people on this forum would lay down money on the accuracy of one over the other. I sure wouldn't.