Sako 90
- Thread starter blakeyboy
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Your 85 Bavarian is not blued? My 85 Deluxe is certainly blued--high gloss.
One thing that has surprised about the Sako 90 was their doing away with the tapered dovetail scope-mounting system. I can see the attraction to the integral picatinny rail feature on some models, but the other option--the new "Sako 90 Optilock interface"--doesn't impress me. The original (identical from the earliest M46/M461 of the late 40's and early 50's up to the present-day M85) tapered dovetail feature has always seemed really good, representing a very solid scope mounting system. In my view, Sako would have been wise to retain this system as well as adding the integral picatinny rail option on some models for those who would like it.
I hadn’t heard of these Springfield’s, looks like a packaged rem 700 clone done well, the ultralight 308 20” without adjustable comb is 6 lb 4 oz, and the one you’re mentioning is 7 lb 11 oz, and obviously looks like the typical prs fashion long range rig. Not a bad execution if that is the type of rifle you’re after, but it after more hunting rifles lol then how this even enters the conversation I’m not even sure.
But for giggles’n’sh1ts let’s dig a little deeper on the redline grayboe trekker 20” vs Sako 90 peak 20” in 308.
Sako 5 lb 10 oz (actual weight of mine out of box), Springfield 6 lb 4 oz
Integral picatinny on Sako, screwed on rem 700 with recoil pins for Springfield
5 round flush stainless mag Sako, 3 round flush plastic on Springfield
60 degree bolt lift Sako, 90 degree Springfield
Is Springfield going to cycle as fast smooth and light as a Sako? Highly likely only a Tikka with stock poly mags can compare here.
Sako trigger 1.3 ms world record lock time fully adjustable for weight and even reach, Springfield a slap on timney trigger, zero mention of lock time.
Both carbon stocks, Sako has no plastic anywhere, Springfield action appears stainless with tool steel bolt, assuming the carbon wrapped barrel on Springfield is stainless. The integrated pic rail on Sako brings mounting options low enough to actually match comb heights for those who really get down on their guns and use ultralight scope option, the Springfield screwed on attached rail is sitting way up there, will work good for the fashionable prs ffp mil tanks for scopes...sounds hunting eh? One looks like it would be much better from muzzle to 700 from lpvo upward, the other looks like it would be more like a 200-700 yard rig not likely to wear an lpvo or handle as fast for bush and push work....where does all hunting land again? Springfield is marketing it as hunting but is it really? Looks like it’s just marketing it to the prs fashion trend of the moment. Natural Laws define hunting, not marketing, so who hits the mark better? Hmmm
Nice try with the Springfield but it’s loss after loss after loss and some compare items keep it completely out even being in the same class with the sako, just another kit gun that’s thought out pretty well. It’s only win that I can see is that it comes with a nice padded case lol. That’ll help ya kill something I’m sure. Ok it has some lop adjustment with 1/4” spacers the sako doesn’t. I’m trying to find wins here for the Springfield...I think that’s it. If you take the adjustable comb one and compare against the sako 90 adventure the sako will mop the floor with it also. What were you guys thinking with this Springfield thing as even close to the same band to compare as a hunting and sporting firearm?
There’s 20 minutes I wish I could get back lol. I hadn’t even heard of these things...how’s resale and desirability gonna be for them? Yeah that’s another L for the springer.
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