For the most part, I have owned American made rifles all my life and have paid little attention to the Sako rifles; though I am aware they are highly regarded. I have become interested in this model, but am a little taken aback at the asking price. I am accustomed to such prices on fine wood and blue steel rifles; but a stainless and laminate? Are these rifles really worth the money? If so, why?
You could pay the same price for a fine wood and blued steel version of the Sako 85 if you so desire...
http://sako.fi/sako85models.php?classic Yes, I know; but that would not serve the purpose of the rifle. I'm looking for an indestructible, weatherproof, go-anywhere sort of rifle. I cannot stand a synthetic stock. Laminate is as far as I'll go from traditional wood. I am just not accustomed to seeing such "soulless" rifles at such prices. Do they really offer more than a Ruger, for example? I believe in getting what I pay for.
