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rem338win said:
Nice rifle from days gone by John.
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Thanks. For a while now, I've been 'sort of' looking for a rifle along that style but had in mind a more matching European caliber like 7x57 Mauser. This is a rehash of one of my posts a while back:redface:, but here goes again. The Sako belonged to a former workmate and friend that, for a number of reasons:(, is no-longer able to use it. Anyway, considering all the details, I decided to pick it up. A bit of an ironic twist though, a short while back, I thought before too many more years pass and while I'm still able to make use of it, I should get one of the more popular caliber I've never had. A 270 Winchester and to fill that void in my gun safe, from Why not? , I purchased a nice model 3000 Husqvarna in 270. Feast or famine, all these years I've never had a 270, :redface:Now I have a pair:p. Oh well................ .

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marcoman said:
LOL, funny but I have to dis-agree this time. I just sold mine and it was a beautiful gun. I happen to be a fan of the Bavarian style stock. The one on the 85 just didn't fit me well.

She's gone now but this was mine:

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Unfortunately, if you chambered that rifle in a large Weatherby, you would get the p*ss kicked out of you with that sloping butt.
 
444shooter said:
Unfortunately, if you chambered that rifle in a large Weatherby, you would get the p*ss kicked out of you with that sloping butt.
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Yeah it would certainly do that. The length of pull was awkward(for me) and it had a rather long reach to the trigger, like I said it just didn't fit.

Aesthetically beautiful, Ergonomically.... not so much.
 
444shooter said:
Unfortunately, if you chambered that rifle in a large Weatherby, you would get the p*ss kicked out of you with that sloping butt.
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Umm says who? It depends on your body shape and the comb and lines that make the Weatherby and Lazzeroni "magnum resistant" (or the Monte Carlo" for that matter) are inherent in this design also.
The fact that I stand at 6'4" and 230lbs with high cheek bones and a chin at my shoulder line means the Bavarian and Weatherby (or Monte Carlo) would fit me better and likely reduce felt recoil. If your chin is deeper to your chest and the cheek bones are closer to the jaw line, one of these could really hurt. The length of pull matters significantly also, as felt recoil between 13.5" and 14" for me is quite drastic.

This is another example of an old wives tale that has carried on with the help of Roy's gimmicky claims (he wasn't and isn't the only one). Not all stock designs are good for all people. Though there are a few that don't work well for either like those on most WWI and WWI military rifles.
 
rem338win said:
Umm says who? It depends on your body shape and the comb and lines that make the Weatherby and Lazzeroni "magnum resistant" (or the Monte Carlo" for that matter) are inherent in this design also.
The fact that I stand at 6'4" and 230lbs with high cheek bones and a chin at my shoulder line means the Bavarian and Weatherby (or Monte Carlo) would fit me better and likely reduce felt recoil. If your chin is deeper to your chest and the cheek bones are closer to the jaw line, one of these could really hurt. The length of pull matters significantly also, as felt recoil between 13.5" and 14" for me is quite drastic.

This is another example of an old wives tale that has carried on with the help of Roy's gimmicky claims (he wasn't and isn't the only one). Not all stock designs are good for all people. Though there are a few that don't work well for either like those on most WWI and WWI military rifles.
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Says me ;)
Have you EVER fired a un-braked .378 or a Brno 602 in .416 Rigby loaded up? (it had the sloping butt)
I have, and there was a heck of a difference in recoil control.
 
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Finally we get to see a nice piece of wood that has been treated with respect, rather than tarted up like a cheap ####o slut with a Tijuana boob job....
 
marcoman said:
LOL, funny but I have to dis-agree this time. I just sold mine and it was a beautiful gun. I happen to be a fan of the Bavarian style stock. The one on the 85 just didn't fit me well.

She's gone now but this was mine:

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That was a Beauty Sako you sold...7mm Rem mag I believe it was chambered in and for a good price because of the little wood chip.I was very temped to buy your sako 85 bavarian.over the years Ive looked at hundreds of sako bavarians and yours had the best wood i've seen that is comparable to my dads sako bavarian,which I bought him as a gift in 2009.The sako bavarians fit me good,however I did notice that it wacks my right check on occasion.

Eitherway our sako bavarian 300wsm is very well built and it will do 1\2" with 5 shots @ 100yards

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RememberTheSomme said:
I must say there's alot of staying power in this thread,..........much like the Weatherby Magnums themselves.:popCorn:
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I wonder how well the Weatherby chamberings sell, other than the 300 Weatherby? Weatherby sells lots of rifles, but they also sell lots in non Weatherby chamberings. And I've never really tried to find out what the ratio or numbers of Weatherby chambered rifles happen to be.

The only ones I've ever really been interested in is the 257 W and the .375 W. The only ones that seem common at the range or in the feild are the 300W, with a few 270W's thrown in. A few years ago a gun store donated to our clubs fund raising a 7mm W that he had in his shop for about a decade, because everyone wanted 7mmRM's.
 
Gatehouse said:
I wonder how well the Weatherby chamberings sell, other than the 300 Weatherby? Weatherby sells lots of rifles, but they also sell lots in non Weatherby chamberings. And I've never really tried to find out what the ratio or numbers of Weatherby chambered rifles happen to be.

The only ones I've ever really been interested in is the 257 W and the .375 W. The only ones that seem common at the range or in the feild are the 300W, with a few 270W's thrown in. A few years ago a gun store donated to our clubs fund raising a 7mm W that he had in his shop for about a decade, because everyone wanted 7mmRM's.
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I would guess that 9 outa 10 Mark V's sold are chambered in one of Weatherby's line of Magnums. I'm refering to the 9-lug magnum actioned MK V's. As for which calibers out sell others I don't know for sure but vaguely remember reading that 1st=.300Wby, 2nd= .270Wby, 3rd=.257Wby followed by 7mmWby.
This may have changed?

As for the Vanguard line I bet a large number are sold chambered in both .300 & .257Wby. Weatherby was smart to offer these chamberings in a rifle priced for the masses. A great rifle at a better price, these will no doubt create a lot of new Weatherby loyal gun owners,
 
I would figure 300 then 257. After that I would have no idea. I think the 7W is way under rated. My 26" bbl 7w was neck and neck with my 24" 300. Both shooting 150's.
 
rem338win said:
And for 1899:
Many lifetime PH's spend $10k or more on their everyday rifle. I know of a few (read I don't know a few) that do have Echols rifles.
Great post on your part though.
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Lol...it's all in jest anyways. Moose season opens in 40 days.:cheers:
 
444shooter said:
Says me ;)
Have you EVER fired a un-braked .378 or a Brno 602 in .416 Rigby loaded up? (it had the sloping butt)
I have, and there was a heck of a difference in recoil control.
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Nope, but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express once. If the BRNO 602 in the Rigby is no good for recoil control, then why would it be a sought after rifle by strapped PH's? I wouldn't be surprised to hear you happened to be shooting that model scoped when the stock design was built for using the irons;)
Also, the 602 stock isn't the same as the Sako Bavarian that we are looking at either. Take a side picture of both and run a line straight through the bore an you will see what I am saying.
And did you expect a 400gr bullet at 2550fps to feel good?:eek: man up :rolleyes::D


1899 said:
Lol...it's all in jest anyways. Moose season opens in 40 days.:cheers:
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You thought I was taking his seriously? It's a good exercise for the mind, but not too hard. I'm making wit against Weatherby fanboys:) My Moose tag ain't good until November, so I have a bit to go.
 
rem338win said:
You thought I was taking his seriously? It's a good exercise for the mind, but not too hard. I'm making wit against Weatherby fanboys:) My Moose tag ain't good until November, so I have a bit to go.
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No, no, no, not at all. Folks who take it seriously get all foamy at the mouth and usually start making things personal. It was just my way of tipping my hat to you and saying adios amigo!
 
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