Sako?

[prarie_boy]

Any idea if it is possible to get a sako 85 varmint in .243?

 

[Prophet River]

Any idea if it is possible to get a sako 85 varmint in .243?

Walunt/blued?

 

[Stupendous Man]

Why would you want a .243 when the .22-250 is available? It shoots great, easy to reload and has the ability to reach out further than the .243. The only thing is it is a really heavy gun, but this does make the recoil feel really light.

 

[bp2626]

Why would you want a .243 when the .22-250 is available? It shoots great, easy to reload and has the ability to reach out further than the .243. The only thing is it is a really heavy gun, but this does make the recoil feel really light.

Could be because with the same bullet weight the 243 delivers more energy than .22-250.

Could be because he wants to use larger bullets (> 100 grains).

Could be because he wants to convert to .243 AI for even more speed and better reloading.

Could be because he has reloading dies for .243 and brass.

Could be because he has a rifle in .22-250.

Could be because he prefers .243 for any reason.

Walunt/blued?

Can you get the hunter laminate stainless rifles in? price?

 

[bollox]

Alberta has a min of 243 for game is the most likely answer.

Edit- unlawful to hunt big game with "ammunition of less than .23 caliber"

 

[prarie_boy]

Walunt/blued?

Stainless laminate was hoping.

 

[prarie_boy]

Alberta has a min of 243 for game is the most likely answer.

Edit- unlawful to hunt big game with "ammunition of less than .23 caliber"

Exactly why I want the .243

 

[win22]

Wise caliber choice. The 22-250 is Very Limited!

 

[bp2626]

Alberta has a min of 243 for game is the most likely answer.

Edit- unlawful to hunt big game with "ammunition of less than .23 caliber"

Ah, learn something new everyday. No size limit in BC, just has to be centre fire.

 

[johnydepp]

Same here in Saskatchewan, we can't shoot any big game animal with less than a 243 round.

 

[Fishbandit66]

Looking forward to filling my BC moose tag with the trusty 17 Hornet. Do you think it would be ok for griz too?

 

[bucktomcat]

Could be because thats what he asked for! Why is it that evrytime someone asks about a gun/caliber someone always has to jump in with a better idea?? Just answer the question, he didnt ask for a debate over calibers.

 

[Jonty]

Have a 75 Varmint in 308. Some say the 75 has a better stock than the 85, but after handling both I can't see the difference.

It is also available with a Sako 2oz set trigger

 

[jhmotorhead99]

I have an 85 and now most of my hunting friends are shooting 85's. Great rifle and action. (And magazine)
They all priced out custom Remington's and then went with the Sako.
McMillan also makes an aftermarket stock in their ultralight (and stiff) Edge hunter line. (As light as the finnlight but none of the downsides).
But shoots great as is too. I just think the 85 has options if you want them that appealed to me for a higher end 7lb hunter.