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Okay, today was the second trip to the range with the new Sako. My first outing, I fired 16 shots, shoot, clean, etc. I was dissapointed in the groups. They were all factory loads. The best group I got was with the Hornady "Lite" load. Today, I shot handloads, and have "begun" to fall in love. I think the rifle has great potential. My load data is on the targets. RE-15 was the only powder with different bullets. I have some Ballistic Tips loaded but I ran out of time at the range. I only loaded 3 of the Bergers, will load more after this one group to see if I can duplicate it. Velocities are not "smoking" but I'm not a big believer in trying to blow the chrono up. I have a 7mmWSM for that. I have an alibi for the next to last group. I had some jackass, set up on the bench next to me with his new AR, first timer, I spent most of my time showing him how to load it and shoot it. Anyway, while I was "trying" to shoot this group, he commenced to dump a 30 round mag at warp speed. I thought there were gravel pits for these guys...oops...I can't say this as today is National Gun Appreciation Day, and we all have to stick together so "spray and pray" on my brothers. ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture138.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture140.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture139.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture141.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture142.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o257/buzzsawbucket/Picture143.jpg)
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Oh, the middle target are 140 grain Gamekings
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Mine likes 120gr TSX AND MAX LOAD OF H414.
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Looks like you got some potential there my friend. One things for shure, If looks could kill you wouldn't have to worry bout groups. Fine looking rig
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I had similar results with the little brother to your Sako. My tikka was fair with factory loads but was right on with 145 gr Speer BTSP over 46.2 gr of IMR 4350.
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Nice Rifle and story about your load development. Looking forward to your load development information.
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That's a beauty. Ring/base combination seems a little high; are there any other options to get the scope a little lower?
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Very nice looking rig.......Congrats!..........Hb
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Those are low rings, I may order some extra lows from Alex at Europtics. It fits perfect and lines up with my eye great, cheek weld and all. I noticed it too when I looked at these pictures. We'll see.
I will try the 120 and 140 ballistic tips next. If the Bergers will continue to shoot cloverleafs, my development might be over......for a while...ha ha
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I had a Sako 75 Finnlite 7-08 that would honestly shoot .25"-.5" groups with regularity when loaded with Federal factory 140 grain Accubonds. Would still have it if it didn't drop the magazine at inopportune times. Glad that they fixed that problem with the Sako 85!
Try some Accubonds and let us know.
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I have a 75 Hunter lefty in 30/06. That SA you have there is the bees knees. Very classy rig.
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Can't go wrong with the rifle or caliber. They're both excellent.
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Really like the hunter stainless,got a model 75, .270 that I would never sell. Have you tried 120ttsx ?
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