Sako Grey Wolf - opinions

popcan said:
so, what's your suggestion for a comparable but lighter alternative?
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If you want a Sako, get an A7 in a short action cartridge.

Otherwise in a 308 it's hard to beat a Tikka, more than a pound lighter.

My feeling on it is if a rifle as some recoil then I love Sako's, I've shot several truckloads of critters with Sako 300's and 7mm mags, those rifles weighed about 8.5+ pounds all in.

For a deer rifle, I want it to be more like 7 pounds or less scope and all in a mild shooting cartridge. I've had a Kimber 84m in 308, a couple of 700 Mountain Rifles in 260 and lately a Tikka T3 hunter in 6.5x55, to me those are all perfect whitetail rifles.
 
archie_james_c said:
Here's a little comparision for ya's. One, a Grey Wolf, two what most people consider to be a "mid weight" sporter, a Kimber 8400 Montana .270 Win.

Sako 85 LSS .338 Federal
Sako Ringmounts
Leupy 2-7X33 VXII
Leather sling
5 shells (225 Interbonds)

VS

Kimber 8400 Montana .270 WCF
Leupold Mounts
Leupold M8 6X36
Same sling
5 shells (130 GMX's)

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You are comparing a short action Sako to a long action kimber. The long action Kimber is a standard weight rifle, about 1.5 pounds heavier than the 84m model in a short action. My 84M with a 6x40 Nikon Monarch weighed considerably less than 7 pounds.

I'm not sure why anyone would spend $1500 on a long action heavy Kimber.
 
I love my Sako M75's and have even had a couple Grey Wolfs go through my hands. But just like Rembo and Martinbns have already stated they are heavy rifles, especially the Grey Wolf.
 
martinbns said:
You are comparing a short action Sako to a long action kimber. The long action Kimber is a standard weight rifle, about 1.5 pounds heavier than the 84m model in a short action. My 84M with a 6x40 Nikon Monarch weighed considerably less than 7 pounds.

I'm not sure why anyone would spend $1500 on a long action heavy Kimber.
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The point I was making was that the Kimber is what is considered a mid-weight or lightish mid-weight sporter, and the Sako was nipping at it's heels weighing only 8 pounds 11 oz's.

And I didn't pay anywhere close to 1500$ for my Kimber :D
 
If you're that worried about the weight of your rifle - pack one less sandwich! The only guys that can gripe about the weight of their guns are the ones that pack BAR's. To all the rest of ya - Waa! =]
 
west250 said:
If you're that worried about the weight of your rifle - pack one less sandwich! The only guys that can gripe about the weight of their guns are the ones that pack BAR's. To all the rest of ya - Waa! =]
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Ok, that's the macho response we hear all the time.... and granted maybe some truth to it....but it doesn't take into account things like health/age issues, so it comes off a bit flippant. You're gonna get old too someday my friend! :)

But my original question was about the Grey Wolf in .308... I already have a light (7-08) sporter, and was thinking of adding a "nice" non-synthetic stocked hunting rifle in a similar caliber for moose. I also have a heavyish 300WM if I feel the need. The 85GW looked like something in between.
 
popcan said:
Ok, that's the macho response we hear all the time.... and granted maybe some truth to it....but it doesn't take into account things like health/age issues, so it comes off a bit flippant. You're gonna get old too someday my friend! :)

But my original question was about the Grey Wolf in .308... I already have a light (7-08) sporter, and was thinking of adding a "nice" non-synthetic stocked hunting rifle in a similar caliber for moose. I also have a heavyish 300WM if I feel the need. The 85GW looked like something in between.
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Yea, I'm chuckin' chit that's for sure - but it comes from a dislike of 'light' rifles, not a slight on the ones who carry them. I'm the guy that packed the 85 hunter while my 65+ hunting partner packed a hefty 300wm model 70 while moose hunting earlier on this month - and I felt like the puss! =].
 
I've got a greywolf 85 in 30-06 with a Leupold VXIII 4.5-14 on it and neoprene/nylon sling. It's not a drastically heavy rig but it's heavy enough that I carry it on the shoulder 99% of the time I'm out hunting. Because of the shoulder carry, I find that I've missed out on some quick shot opportunities. But the weight is well distributed, it's easy to keep on target, the action is smooth as silk, and it's a tack driver (loves 165gr TSX).

If I was to spend the money again, I'll echo some of others posts, I'd buy a Finnlight 85 most likely in .308 to take advantage of the short action and reduced weight.
 
I was fidiling with a bolt off an 85 awhile back, and some how it sprung out or closed. What a pain in the ass to fix..
 
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