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If the super light uses the same barrel as the Finlite why is the Finlite 0.8 pounds heavier? Is it because the stock is heavier? I see the Finlite uses a steel mag. Is the Finlite in 308 a true short action?
I would buy a super light if they had 1 in 7mm-08. Yes, it's a short action. I believe Sako uses 4 different action sizes.
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The Sakos are Tikkas are two completely different animals. They just share the same barrels.
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You ever get that Sako hunter mounted up?
When you get the chance please post some pics and specs(weight). Wondering if they got the inletting fixed.
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Oh good gracious.... People who are scared of a 30-06 in a T3 lite or Montana need a check up or need to learn better shooting mechanics.... I have a T3 lite in 30-06 and 168s are my normal bullet preference... Never been any issue with recoil at all... Can't say that I agree with you, here. Everyone is different and the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people to shoot more gun than they're comfortable with by chiding them. We've all seen the guy at a shooting range who has way more gun than he can handle. Heck with the results or consequences; he's a MAN, damn it!
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If the super light uses the same barrel as the Finlite why is the Finlite 0.8 pounds heavier? Is it because the stock is heavier? I see the Finlite uses a steel mag. Is the Finlite in 308 a true short action?
I would buy a super light if they had 1 in 7mm-08. Comparing apples and oranges ..magazine box on the finnlite is steel not plastic , bottom metal is aluminum if not mistaken. Sako makes 4 actions sizes
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If I wanted an off the shelf mt. gun seems like the Tikka super lite may be a better option if low weight is the primary goal. What would it take to get the Sako to the weight of the Tikka? I am assuming a new $500 stock so that probably puts the total price of the Sako at double the Tikka super lite. I don't have either but though of getting 1 or the other.
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If I wanted an off the shelf mt. gun seems like the Tikka super lite may be a better option if low weight is the primary goal. What would it take to get the Sako to the weight of the Tikka? I am assuming a new $500 stock so that probably puts the total price of the Sako at double the Tikka super lite. I don't have either but though of getting 1 or the other.
If weight alone was the main consideration, there is no need to get the Sako. I bought a Sako Finnlight because I don't like plastic trigger guards and plastic magazines. They probably work fine but don't give me any pride of ownership.
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Are they still making the Super Lites in 223? stainless? what twist?
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Are they still making the Super Lites in 223? stainless? what twist? I don't know if they're still making them but they're available, SL SS 223 with 8" twist. I've been playing with the 62gr and 70gr TSX's which it shoots very well. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/gausi641/My%20Rifles/T3SL223_zps917a39c0.jpg)
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Sportmans Warehouse is still selling the superlite in 223; not sure if 1:8 or 1:10. Call the one in Bozeman to find out.
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If you could buy a .308 used blued barrel and plastic stock for $550 or a new stainless barrel plastic stock for $700, what would you do?
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Oh good gracious.... People who are scared of a 30-06 in a T3 lite or Montana need a check up or need to learn better shooting mechanics.... I have a T3 lite in 30-06 and 168s are my normal bullet preference... Never been any issue with recoil at all... Can't say that I agree with you, here. Everyone is different and the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people to shoot more gun than they're comfortable with by chiding them. We've all seen the guy at a shooting range who has way more gun than he can handle. Heck with the results or consequences; he's a MAN, damn it! I don't tend to prefer recoil myself. Just a personal preference. Does that mean I'm a woosy? We'll......I'm the undefeated northwest welterweight ultimate fighting champion so you tell me. You can shoot a bigger gun but I could whip your ass in less than ten seconds. Hows that all add up. Life can be decieving. Shod
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Dog,
You ever get that Sako hunter mounted up?
When you get the chance please post some pics and specs(weight). Wondering if they got the inletting fixed. Hi. I test fit it and the inletting was correct. The bottom plastic seemed to be the right depth too. I actually sold the stock already. I needed the funds now, and just went ahead and ordered another Mcmillan to replace that one.
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Since there a couple guys talking about the 223 versions of the T3 light maybe someone can help me out with the mag box length or mods to increase it. I am about to jump on the 223ai train and what to make an educated decision. Sorry to the OP for the detour.
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If you could buy a .308 used blued barrel and plastic stock for $550 or a new stainless barrel plastic stock for $700, what would you do?
Any thoughts or words of wisdom?
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If you could buy a .308 used blued barrel and plastic stock for $550 or a new stainless barrel plastic stock for $700, what would you do?
Any thoughts or words of wisdom? I'd go stainless every time, but I'll admit a strong bias toward stainless rifles in the first place. If you're out in the field for a few days at a time (pack-in type of hunt), stainless can buy you more time before nasty things start happening to metal. If you're home every day after hunting, it probably won't matter much.
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I bought blued and sent to Karl getting cerekoted now.
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If you own the rifle for 10 years that's $15 per year extra over blued.
I pay more than that for a half case of beer.
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