Sako 75 versus Sako 85

[Jordan Smith]

That's true. I like to get a good bang for my buck, so if I'm spending $1500+ on a factory rifle, it's gonna have a good stock, barrel, and trigger right from the get-go. Kimber Montana is a good compromise. I'm looking forward to the new Forbes rifle, as well. If I have to replace parts right out the gate, I usually look for a cheaper rifle (or a used one), where I'm only paying the price of a good action. Ruger Hawkeye is a good example. Pay $600 for the rifle, another $500 for a McMillan, and you're still only sitting at $1100 for a great setup. Heck, you could even throw a premium barrel and trigger on there and still be sitting at that $1800 mark.

 

[Woodbeef]

That's true. I like to get a good bang for my buck, so if I'm spending $1500+ on a factory rifle, it's gonna have a good stock, barrel, and trigger right from the get-go. Kimber Montana is a good compromise. I'm looking forward to the new Forbes rifle, as well. If I have to replace parts right out the gate, I usually look for a cheaper rifle (or a used one), where I'm only paying the price of a good action. Ruger Hawkeye is a good example. Pay $600 for the rifle, another $500 for a McMillan, and you're still only sitting at $1100 for a great setup. Heck, you could even throw a premium barrel and trigger on there and still be sitting at that $1800 mark.

Ya but it's still a Ruger action,not a Sako.

 

[Jordan Smith]

I prefer the Ruger action, anyway...

 

[harv3589]

I prefer the Ruger action, anyway...

Nothing wrong with Ruger IMO...

 

[IAMAWILDPARTY]

use the search function.... been discussed a lot.

andrew (loves his finnlight 75)

If people used the search function(and if it worked better), then there would be about 100 threads in each subsection, and the 'community' would be a library.

 

[300grains]

I sold my 75 SS and bought a 85 SS. Reason = much lighter weight, even though the caliber is a 375 H&H.