Originally Posted by Horseman
Originally Posted by DJTex
Originally Posted by GSP814
I'm looking to buy a Sako Finnlight for elk and deer hunting out west and I'm torn between the 7mm RM and the 270 WSM, what are your thoughts? Recoil is a factor. Please don't suggest a 30-06 as I have several. Thanks.


With the short barrel on the Finnlight, I'd go 7...but it would be the little one.

A 7-08 is just right for a Finnlight, IMHO - less recoil, muzzle blast, short action - just needs an Edge.

A 7 mag with that barrel would be a little too close to muzzle break blast level for my blood.

Plus, if you have a stable of '06's, you need a 7-08 more than a 7 Mag anyway...grin.

The 270WSM has never sparked enough excitement for me to deviate from the good ole 270Win for .277 projectiles.

DJ


Only the short action finnlights have 20" tubes. Both the WSM and 7mmRM come with 24 3/8" barrels in the finnlight.


Sorry about that. We're the 75 Finnlights configured the same way? I've had a couple of Finnlight SA 75's over the years and a FL 270 Win, but thought I remembered wishing for a longer barrel on the 270. Didn't have it long, and don't remember for sure, though.

Thanks Horseman!