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Who has em? Opinions? Thinking seriously about a 300 Win Mag.

I just bought a Hunter and am pleased with it. Have yet to shoot it, though.

308 and love it
300mag has a great deal on a 7mmrm here

I have a few. About as good as it gets for a factory gun. My only criticism is the scope mounting system somewhat limits your options. I wish they would move to the arrangement they have on the A7. All mine are 308 or smaller. They are light guns so it might be a little bit of a handful in 300WM. If you buy one, please post up your observations. I'm considering one in 300 WSM but I don't like to take a beating from recoil.

Mine is a 30-06, accurate sweet rifle to shoot and not to heavy.

Specs say the 300 mag is a fraction under 7 lbs. I will use Talley bases and fixed rings if purchased.

Thanks for the feedback.

The Talley bases and rings work well. Just be aware that if your scope has a short tube you may have some problems with getting the scope in the correct position to match your eye relief.

Got one in .300 WSM. Bare gun weighs 6# 6.6 oz. With a Swarovski PH 3-12x50 and Conetrol mounts, it weighs 7# 12.2 oz.

Yes, I have considered that and think a call to Talley to check if front base extension is an option would be prudent...thanks. It will most likely wear a Swaro Z3 4/12/50...or a Conquest 3.5/10/50.

Talley does not make any type of extended front base but said my scope choices would fit fine. Medium height also works fine for 50MM bell.

You won't. I have the 85 Finnlight in 300 WSM. I have run full loads in 150, 165 & 180's & the recoil is no dfferent than any other cartridge running near 70 grains of powder.

The Sako 85 is as much gun as you can get out of a box without going custom. I really like mine and am glad I spent the money on it. It has trumped every other gun purchased to date except my 1886 45-70.

Sako 85 Finnlight, Edge stock, Swarovski 3-10x42, Talley bases and Q.D. rings weighs 7 lb 4 oz. It is a pleasure to shoot.

sweet rifle, should have bought the 7mm-8 I had my hands on at the Berreta Gallery in Dallas. Felt great and the "new" stock is MUCH MORE attractive and better feeling than the old one.

I agree with Reloader28 above, it will be the best $1500 you will spend on a rifle, without the year wait for a 4500.00 custom.

I have one in 30-06 and it is incredibly accurate with most any bullet shot in it. Not as nice looking as a gun with wood stock but as a hunter it can't be beat.

Jim

My girlfriend shoots one in a 25-06 and loves it. It's super accurate as well. I did change out the stock and put a McMillan Edge on it so it fits her perfect now.

My Stainless Synthetic Sako Model 85 is chambered in 375 H&H. It's the best rifle I have ever owned.

As an aside - the long action Model 85 is only a full THREE ounces more in weight - than the Finnlight is.

Thanks all for the input. Rifle is purchased, talleys are ordered, scope mounted next week. Pics and range report to follow.

Cool.

Curious to hear how the Talleys work out, what scope?

I really like the 1-pc Optilock Ringmounts. They are outstanding if you don't need an off-set mount.

Me too Sam, thinking the long action/dovetail and talley combo will take my longest tube...a Z3 Swaro 4/12/50. No offset with talleys on Sako. Gonna see if a spare VX III will cradle and eye relief before I start switching from zeroed rifles.