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Looks like Sako discontinued the entire 85 line. New production rifle will be a switch-barrel, one action size only---no more baby Sakos.  Never should have sold my Bavarian .223 Remington. https://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-100
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You got that right. Hope Sako knows what they're doing. I have my doubts---'bout the only major manufacturer left making a quality wood-stocked rifle.
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Looks like Sako discontinued the entire 85 line. New production rifle will be a switch-barrel, one action size only---no more baby Sakos. Never should have sold my Bavarian .223 Remington. https://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-100They finally got smart. Hopefully the new one will have the ejector in the right spot. Wait, then it would be a Tikka T3..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Wow! That is one ugly action on that thing đ....Hb
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You got that right. Hope Sako knows what they're doing. I have my doubts---'bout the only major manufacturer left making a quality wood-stocked rifle. If folks aren't going to ride laps in the whambulance about it being assembled in Portugal (they will, which is ridiculous considering it's being compared to Sako), the current production Model 70s with walnut are very well made and all that I've owned shot at least MOA with factory ammo.
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I had my thoughts about getting an 85 or a 75.Kinda shame they quit making them,they are nice rifles.
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As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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Now itâs a more expensive Tikka
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CZ had so much luck with that switch barrel idea that Sako wanted to get in on the action....
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WowâŚthat is one hideous looking bolt action! Not sure who they figure theyâre targeting with that, but I canât imagine die hard Sako lovers think itâs better than what they already have. I get itâs a switch barrel multi caliber do all rifle, but damnâŚthatâs uuuugggggllyy. đ
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WowâŚthat is one hideous looking bolt action! Not sure who they figure theyâre targeting with that, but I canât imagine die hard Sako lovers think itâs better than what they already have. I get itâs a switch barrel multi caliber do all rifle, but damnâŚthatâs uuuugggggllyy. đ
Doc_Holidude I believe that's a fine example of what Chuck Hawks dubbed "Eurotrash" style.
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I don't believe the new switch barrel will sell well in the US. Too much of the European influence for me.
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WowâŚthat is one hideous looking bolt action! Not sure who they figure theyâre targeting with that, but I canât imagine die hard Sako lovers think itâs better than what they already have. I get itâs a switch barrel multi caliber do all rifle, but damnâŚthatâs uuuugggggllyy. đ
Doc_Holidude I believe that's a fine example of what Chuck Hawks dubbed "Eurotrash" style. I don't believe the new switch barrel will sell well in the US. Too much of the European influence for me. agree with ya both!
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I like that rifle. Small chance any Gunshop around me will handle it but I trust Sako.
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Amazing! Just think, you can buy just one rifle and change it around to suit any game or cartridge you want. Never have to buy another one! Wow. Just wow.
Never heard anything like it before đ
What fresh Hell is this?
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The lack of any mini bolt head calibers is short sighted IMO...
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Remains to be seen, if in fact it makes it to the US. Might just stuck with the S-20.
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The 85 was doomed with its ejection issue - they should just re-start a line of revamped 75âs and a vintage AV for kicks.
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Well I have always been a Sako fan. From my first Sako Forester I got 40 years ago to my latest Sako 85 I have now. But I sure as He!! don't like that one. I guess now the old saying "They sure don't make them like they used to." Will be True with Sako's too.
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WowâŚthat is one hideous looking bolt action! Not sure who they figure theyâre targeting with that, but I canât imagine die hard Sako lovers think itâs better than what they already have. I get itâs a switch barrel multi caliber do all rifle, but damnâŚthatâs uuuugggggllyy. đ
Doc_Holidude I believe that's a fine example of what Chuck Hawks dubbed "Eurotrash" style. Chuck Hawks now there is a gun authority.
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