Sako 85 finnlight
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Me too. I also have had the pleasure of shooting them and have no such complaints, issues or problems. The action is the smoothest I've ever used. Those who I know own them, swear by them. These concerns posted here are news to me. I can say that you can name ANY rifle & there will be someone on CGN who will slag it. I defy you to ask about a gun here that everyone will love. It just can't happen. This is the beauty of the diversity & selection we have to choose from. There is something for everyone. Just like cars, there is always someone who will have something against it.
Just take good care of it so when I buy it off you, it will still be like new.
Kman 300 is 100% right. After making and beading new recoil lug, modifying bolt to accommodate new extractor that I made, installing limbsaver pad, I'm happy with my Finlight in 270 win. I also had one mod 75 in 30 06 and had the same issues.
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I have that exact same gun. I love it. My only small complaint is that for a .223, it has a very long bolt pull. I believe they use this same action on their larget caliber rifles so the .223 gets an excessively long action for the caliber. Otherwise, I can't say enough about the T3 lite. The trigger is awesome and i have mine set for range use at the lightest weight. It fires when I touch it.
I have the Finnlight in 30-06 with one piece Sako bases/rings. The scope is less than 1/8" off the barrel. You can leave an empty in the chamber but you have to be moving the bolt very slowly and make an effort to do so. Under normal circumstances the empty does hit the cap but still clears the rifle by 3 or 4 feet. When I first got the rifle I ordered 2 piece Sako medium rings and bases not knowing how high they were. Cheek weld was sloppy but it would throw the empty brass across the room.
Anyway, ejection is not an issue for me. I now have it bedded into a hunter edge stock with a 3-10 x 44 Z3 and it is as perfect as I can imagine.
Anyway, ejection is not an issue for me. I now have it bedded into a hunter edge stock with a 3-10 x 44 Z3 and it is as perfect as I can imagine.
I have a Finn light in 308, I also have a couple of tikka rifles and a couple of Remington 700.
The Finn is by far the nicest rifle I own I have never had any issues with the gun and I have just over 1000 rounds through it.
If you like the look and feel of the Finn then buy it you will not be disappointed.
My tikka rifles are just as accurate but the feel of the tikka is not as nice
I like wood stocks, but they sure get beat up fast, compared to the plastic sake stocks, as for them being garbage, well all my plastic guns shoot under MOA, and my Finn shoots .5 MOA with hand loads, 5 shot groups and no work done to the stock.
The Finn is by far the nicest rifle I own I have never had any issues with the gun and I have just over 1000 rounds through it.
If you like the look and feel of the Finn then buy it you will not be disappointed.
My tikka rifles are just as accurate but the feel of the tikka is not as nice
I like wood stocks, but they sure get beat up fast, compared to the plastic sake stocks, as for them being garbage, well all my plastic guns shoot under MOA, and my Finn shoots .5 MOA with hand loads, 5 shot groups and no work done to the stock.
I have owned a SAKO M995 in 30-06 for years and use it every year to hunt both moose and deer. Sako is a Finnish manufacturer of fine sporting rifles and some military guns, and began importing the SAKO M995 into the US in the early nineties. The SAKO M995 is actually a variation of the TRG-21 which is a tactical or 'sniper' rifle. The SAKO M995 is sometimes referred to as the TRG/S.
The M995 stock does have a reputation as being brittle and prone to cracking. I have never had an issue with my full floating synthetic stock even when I attach a bi-pod to it. The ergonomics of the smooth utilitarian factory stock suits me well and it effectively absorbs the recoil shock. However, in case you want to replace the factory synthetic stock which has served me well, a replacement can be had from McMillan. The only thing I don't like about the M995 is the detachable 4 cartridge magazine. If you don't deliberately 'click' it into the locking postion it may inadvertanlty drop out of your rifle. This has never happend to me. Nevertheless, you may want to consider buying an extra magazine as only one is bound to be forgotten or get lost on a hunt of a lifetime. They cost about $75.00 CDN and are available from your local gun store.
I do love the short throw Mauser bolt action which has three over-engineered locking lugs. It lends itself to fast relaible repeat shots. The Sako extractor is known the world over for being an excellent and proven design that is silky smooth and solid.
The SAKO M995 has a two position safety. With the safety on, the bolt is locked from rotating. So it wont dump a round out of the chamber if the bolt handle catches on a tree limb or brush. SAKO has a 5 shot MOA guarantee. Shooting the SAKO M995 is a joy. It is a reliable, accurate, and easy to maintain hunting rifle that I recommend to anyone.
I'm sure you will enjoy your lighter SAKO 85 Finnlight in 30-06 equally well.
You may want to post your question on http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?38-Discussions-about-Sako-TRGs
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I have both models. No issues with recoil..if you have issues, the caliber is too large for you to handle then IMO. For the 30-06 go SS or as you mentioned, the Finnlight.
As for the factory fluting, its ok, I just prefer a custom fluting job by a good gunsmith myself.
Mighty Peace
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Maybe look into a Sako A7...its not a m75 or m85 rifle, but for the $$$ with a Burris Ballistic Plex scope included for around $1150-1200, pretty good deal.
Here are a couple Sako m75 rifles of mine for teaser pictures...all have Leupold scopes.
My 243 - and NO I will NOT SELL IT !!!!
My first Sako m75 rifle-300WM-new since 1997 with custum fluting
My Sako m75 Greywolf 338-06 Ackley Improved
I have more Sako m75 rifles, but thats enough, you get the picture!!! Also, btw, no issues with ejection of spent casings and I use the LOW Optilock rings.
Just buy the Finnlight and be happy. if not in a 30-06, a 7mm-08 would be sweet too!
I also seen a few m85's for sale in the EE: SS / Finnlights / Greywolf's
Another option to consider.
Here are a couple Sako m75 rifles of mine for teaser pictures...all have Leupold scopes.
My 243 - and NO I will NOT SELL IT !!!!
My first Sako m75 rifle-300WM-new since 1997 with custum fluting
My Sako m75 Greywolf 338-06 Ackley Improved
I have more Sako m75 rifles, but thats enough, you get the picture!!! Also, btw, no issues with ejection of spent casings and I use the LOW Optilock rings.
Just buy the Finnlight and be happy. if not in a 30-06, a 7mm-08 would be sweet too!
I also seen a few m85's for sale in the EE: SS / Finnlights / Greywolf's
Another option to consider.
I had a couple of the Sako 85's...one 30-06 stainless/sythetic but with McMillian Edge stock on it and a 25-06 Finnlite with a McMillian Edge stock. Both function perfect, no ejection issues as others say they have had. They shot awesome as well. I like them and would buy another in a minute. I only sold them because I was tired of the ugliness of the stainless synthetic look. I bought a couple of the new FN M70's and they are just as good.
I own the exact gun you are thinking about buying. It is a nice rifle, and I have no real issues with it. The optilock rings and bases are too high for me, but I will be changing that soon. The rifle seems to have an issue shooting anything other than 180 grain bullets, reloads or not. Not that accuracy is bad, in fact it's entirely acceptable with the lighter bullets, but the 180 grain is where it really shines. It is a well balanced gun, slightly muzzle heavy. I do not really care for the sling mounts that come with the rifle, as they do not really swivel, only screw in. The chamber is unbelivably tight, and trimming cases is something I rarely do for that rifle. The magazine length will not let you load anywhere near the lands, although you can single load, but you will not be able to extract an over length round. The issues with stocks that some are talking about here, apparently were resolved for the 2012 year, and I have no complaints about mine at all. I have a Leupold 4-12x40 on mine, and with the optilock system, I have about a half inch between the objective lens and the barrel. If I had to buy another stainless/synthetic rifle again, I would most likely buy the exact same thing.
well thats good to hear...the only thing that scares me is if i spend like $2500 on a scoped setup and the spent shells hit the scope and not eject with ease...not only will it scratch the scope and make it look like but it will not feed the other round due to the spent shell falling back in...i hope to hear more on this topic so that i can make an educated decision...thanks everyone so far
