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So I was at the local fun shop recently and noticed the weatherby ultra-light and the Sako Finnlight are about the price, make that exactly the same price $1399. Which one is the better gun. The Weathery in .257 Weatherby, which I've been fond of for a while, or a 300 WSM, or any, in the Sako 85 Finnlight line. I have never owned either a Sako or a Weatherby. I did look at both and neither one did standout from the other. The Sako barrel was touching one side of the stock and the stock felt "flimsy." I was able to bend it from side to side very easy, compared to the Weatheby which was bedded in the center of the channel and was considerably stiffer.
Does anyone have experience or preference?
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I have both brands and like them both. Both of mine are accurate. But for the same dough, I would probably take the Sako. I think Sako has a 5 shot MOA guarantee which is great for a factory rifle. That is a high price for a Weatherby UL. In the ballpark for a new Sako.
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I had a Weatherby Ultra-Light in 338-06 and have 2 Finnlites, one in 270 Winchester and the other in 300 WSM. Here's how I would grade the advantages of one over the other:
Weatherby: Stiffer Stock
Sako: 85's have better stock geometry Smoother action Better Trigger More Accurate Better magazine Feeds Smoother Windage adjustable mount system (with Optilocks) Better bolt, 3 lugs fit better than 6 Better ejector, blade style Holds more rounds in WSM's - 4 in mag
I think that the Weatherby Ultralights are good rifles, Sako Finnlites are Great rifles. Both of my Finnlites have shot better than 1/2 MOA at 200yds with premium hunting bullets. They handle great. I wouldn't mind hunting with a Weatherby Ultralight one bit but I'd trade one in a second for a Finnlite. My 2 Finnlites are about the last rifles I'd ever trade...............................DJ
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Take the Sako and don't look back.
I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
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Take the Sako and don't look back. yuppers
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my 2 rifle battery will be all sako
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My one rifle battery is Sako, but when I do buy another it will be Sako.
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Me too, sako all the way,DJ about pegged it.
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Sako...have owned at least 10 of the older two lug versions, have one now in 7mm Rem Mag,great rifle.....just bought another in 308....I really should consider a new Sako 85......
harv3589....what model and caliber do you have?
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Mine is the new Sako 85 Stainless/sythetic 30-06...it is one that I will have forever.
My hunting partner has the same but in a 270WSM, his shoots just as good.
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Taking my rifle for a walk
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Read Kutenay's review in the "Canada" section titled "B.C. Rifle".
I thought it was informative.
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I have 2 Sako model 75SS and 2 Tikka T3 LS rifle - LOVE THEM! Go for the SAKO. A buddy of mine was going to buy a Browning when I bought my first Sako m75SS. He was convinced into getting the Sako, and was sure glad he did. (Mind you when we bought our Sako m75SS 300WM, we paid $1200.00 new, now they are $1600+)
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I'd choose the Weatherby. Don't like the recoil lug setup on the Sako.
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I'd choose the Weatherby. I would too. Becides that you get a American made gun in a much funner caliber in my opinion. In fact I have that very rifle (ultralite) and it is very accurate.
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In the last two years, I've purchased a couple of Sako Finnlights and a couple of Weatherby Ultra Lights. So far, I have been happier with the Weatherbys. Accuracy is better, the fit and finish are equal, the weight of the Weatherby is less. Subjective, obviously, but I like the looks of the Weatherby better.
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