My new Deer/Moose rifle

[mrsmitty]

Hi guys I picked this baby up today From P&D in Edmonton. Put my Leupold 2.5-8X36 on her and a limb saver recoil pad. (I am a recoil wimp) Always wanted a Sako 85. It was this finnlight or a Stainless laminate stocked one. I ended up liking the weight and handiness of the finnlight. Its a 308win for anyone asking.

 

[1899]

That is a nice set-up. What loads do you plan on using?

 

[mrsmitty]

Right now I am just using Nosler Trophy Grade 165 accubonds and I have some Winchester Supreme 168gr ballistic silver tip. Might do reloads in the future but only using it for deer this hunting season.

 

[Kevan]

Good choice Sir, a couple buddies have the exact same rifle and can't say enough good things about them...

 

[west250]

Nice rig, 'I'd hunt that'!

 

[StevieK]

Nice hunting setup. I would love to live in an area such as yours that has no calibre restriction. Right now my crossover deer/moose gun is a 270, as it can also be used for coyotes in southern Ontario if need be. But I think a 308 is the perfect gun for that combination. Although the benefit is that it gives me a good excuse to keep a 300 win mag in the safe as a dedicated moose/elk gun

 

[Bowie]

Nice hunting setup. I would love to live in an area such as yours that has no calibre restriction. Right now my crossover deer/moose gun is a 270, as it can also be used for coyotes in southern Ontario if need be. But I think a 308 is the perfect gun for that combination. Although the benefit is that it gives me a good excuse to keep a 300 win mag in the safe as a dedicated moose/elk gun

There is a caliber restriction where the OP lives (Alberta). We have to use something bigger than .23 caliber

 

[WhelanLad]

Lovely Rifle, an top scope choice, id hunt that thing errryday!

 

[blargon]

Good choice. I've had 6 or 7 Sakos, and another on the way. All have been impressive in accuracy, though they should be.

 

[chrismc]

Nice rig, good choice of scope and caliber!

 

[marty06]

I like it, could the the perfect big game set up.

 

[broadhead67]

it won't work .it dosn't say uber/ultra/mag on it. best send it to me and just get a different one.

 

[two-dogs]

Hi guys I picked this baby up today From P&D in Edmonton. Put my Leupold 2.5-8X36 on her and a limb saver recoil pad. (I am a recoil wimp) Always wanted a Sako 85. It was this finnlight or a Stainless laminate stocked one. I ended up liking the weight and handiness of the finnlight. Its a 308win for anyone asking.

sweet, sweet and sweet! Happy hunting.

 

[Calum]

Very nice, looks and sounds great.

 

[RoscoeP]

I have the same rifle also in .308, so far it prefers 150 gr ammo. Cheers Roscoe

 

[Mighty Peace]

Sweet rig. Love my Sako m75 rifles. Even bought a few from P & D. All have Leupold scopes.

Good luck with the new setup.