Sako 85 Hunter vs Win Mod 70 Supergrade

[lackeyse]

Cost vs value which one would you buy? Both being brand new and in standard calibers.

 

[Mighty Peace]

Sako hands down gets my vote

 

[DOUGLAS D]

X2.

 

[bellero]

Sako hands down gets my vote

 

[Dogleg]

This may be the height of irony, but I just had to return a Supergrade in 30-06 because it was the worst shooting new factory rifle I've come across lately.

As chance would have it, I came home with a Sako Grey Wolf which lived up to its 5 in 1" warranty the first day, at least with handloads. Same scope.

Cost versus value is a tough one. If my Supergrade was a shooter, it was a rifle I liked a lot for $700 less and not a bad deal. It wasn't, and as such was just an expensive noisemaker.

 

[Whitetail Junkie]

Cost vs value which one would you buy? Both being brand new and in standard calibers.

I actually like both rifles but will go with the Sako..

The superGrades are great except for one thing.....That stupid\cheap black plastic tip on the Forend of the stock.It doesnt have to be ebony,but the least they could do is put some dark rosewood on there instead of plastic.

 

[archie_james_c]

I own an 85 Grey Wolf and have shot/handled Hunters, Finnlights and Bavarians. I've only handled a Super Grade but it was a nice little rifle. Fit and finish was on par with my Grey Wolf, the Hunter I handled was a nicer fit than mine though. I really don't think you can go wrong with either...

Flip a coin...

 

[jk123]

I would have to agree with everybody else. I am a big fan of the new winchesters, but the Sako get my vote.

 

[blargon]

M70

 

[72mustang]

I choose the Win. Only because I do not believe the $700 more is costs for the Sako you are getting $700 worth of improvements, looks, feel and/or value. NO gun should cost almost $2000 to purchase.

 

[ben hunchak]

I'll go with the Winchester supergrade, because it will have much nicer wood than the Sako, and prolly shoot just as well.

 

[Highwind]

I've used both and favour the sako...!

 

[GRiNGo]

Both are great guns, I voted Sako85 just because I prefer a detachable mag.

 

[1899]

The Super Grade is ~1lb heavier, which is quite a bit, imo. On the other hand I don't really like the style of the 85 Hunter's stock. BUT, there is a solution! It's called the 85 Classic, or the 85 Classic Deluxe:

 

[kzelmer]

I have a 85 grey wolf in 30-06 and a M70 sporter in .338 win. In terms of the price vs value. I'd say M70. The finish on the winchester is pretty durn good and it shoots great. I've never been able to get the sako to group consistently, but I'm sure it varies by rifle.

 

[gak]

I had a similar decision a few months ago, went Sako 85 and have zero regrets.

 

[bearkilr]

I voted Supergrade only because I absolutely detest the magazine release on the Sako 85.

 

[Cinch]

I have a number of Sako rifles, mostly M75's, and will continue to buy more when opportunities arise. However, I would find a couple hundred $ for a Cooper before I would pay +$1800.00 for a Sako 85.

 

[Dogleg]

I voted Supergrade only because I absolutely detest the magazine release on the Sako 85.

A couple strokes with a file will fix that push-me pull-me release.

 

[archie_james_c]

However, I would find a couple hundred $ for a Cooper before I would pay +$1800.00 for a Sako 85.

Come to think of it, I'd just spend 1500 on a Kimber and be done.