Sako Grey Wolf - opinions

so, what's your suggestion for a comparable but lighter alternative?

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.
 
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.
 
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.

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! =]
 
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! =]

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.
 
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.

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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