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Posted By: Esox357 Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
Which rifle would you buy?
Posted By: PaulBarnard Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
I bought the Mesa. Mine had to go back to the factory for a bolt spring issue. They got a bad batch of springs from a supplier. They changed out my entire bolt with a new and updated one. The turn-around was super quick. Beyond my sight in shots, I have only fired a few groups. My handloads went about an inch, and with Factory ammo, I shot a .6 inch 3 shot group. While the advertised LOP is a very normal 13.5" the stock has a bit of an odd feel. It is very slender through the wrist, and it feels shorter that the 13.5 LOP. I'd encourage you to handle both before you make your decision.
Posted By: Esox357 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
Thanks Paul.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
Had both, tough call. Both were very accurate, easier to get the Mesa serviced and to find aftermarket parts(if you even need something like that).
Posted By: Esox357 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
Oldeelk, which do you find yourself reaching more for?
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
Finnlight in 300WSM and the Mesa in 6.5CM. I liked the stock on the Mesa more.
Posted By: VaHillbilly Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/07/20
I have also owned both of these and I agree with Oldelkhunter, I would choose the Mesa but for other reasons, I like the drilled and tapped reciever much better than the clamp-on Sako system which is heavy and bulky to boot 👎🏿....and did I say expensive?...good luck...Hb
Posted By: Esox357 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/08/20
Mesa appears to be what im going to purchase
Posted By: Reloder28 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/08/20
Liked my Finnlight 300 WSM so well I purchased a second in 308.
Posted By: cervus Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/09/20
So when you say finnlight are you referring to the soft touch stock model....or the finnlight 11 model????
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/09/20
FInnlight would be the lightweight version . It would come with a Fluted Barrel and aluminum magazine. The stock is trimmed compared to a regular 75/85

Link to FinnLight
Posted By: Reloder28 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/10/20
Originally Posted by cervus
So when you say finnlight are you referring to the soft touch stock model....or the finnlight 11 model????



My 300 WSM, purchased 2008, was the original Soft Touch stock which turned all gooey & went in the trash. The 308 is the Finnlight II Black Synthetic, purchased 2018, without the soft touch & thus far has been great & accurate as is.
Posted By: cervus Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/10/20
Originally Posted by Reloder28
Originally Posted by cervus
So when you say finnlight are you referring to the soft touch stock model....or the finnlight 11 model????



My 300 WSM, purchased 2008, was the original Soft Touch stock which turned all gooey & went in the trash. The 308 is the Finnlight II Black Synthetic, purchased 2018, without the soft touch & thus far has been great & accurate as is.


Sorry for confusion,,,, was actually referring to the OP....
Posted By: Reloder28 Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/11/20
Woops.
Posted By: CrimsonTide Re: Mesa or finnlight - 09/12/20
Originally Posted by Esox357
Mesa appears to be what im going to purchase



You'll be happy with your purchase.
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