which sako 85??

[louey 0]

hi there people, wow first post.... thanks for taking the time to read.

I'm undecided about the sako 85 hunter or the 85 varmint. I believe the hunter has a 570mm length barrel and varmint with a 600mm. At this point I'm unsure of any other differences.

I'ts going to be for hunting deer and pigs mainly. And maybe one day I might take it out to the range.

If anyone’s got experience or knowledge please let me know.

cheers.

[Jonty 0]

hi there people, wow first post.... thanks for taking the time to read.

I'm undecided about the sako 85 hunter or the 85 varmint. I believe the hunter has a 570mm length barrel and varmint with a 600mm. At this point I'm unsure of any other differences.

I'ts going to be for hunting deer and pigs mainly. And maybe one day I might take it out to the range.

If anyone’s got experience or knowledge please let me know.

cheers.

 

 

I've got a varmint 75 in 308, topped off with a schmidt and bender PH 3-12X50. Its no lightweight for stalking. For pigs you've gotta have a light gun to swing easy - I presume its driven boar?

 

The easiest thing to do is to go to a shop and pick up the two of them. Then get the Dealer to mount a scope and see then.

[Mr Adventure 0]

This is mine ............85 varmint 308 .

 

 

 

I use this for both target and game, I find the heavy barrel best. It is a big lump to carry if its got my North Star mod on........... the only thing that would tempt me away from my 85 varmint woud be a TRG 22 .

[Deker 3,478]

If you are out in the field a lot then the Hunter would be my choice every time, MUCH lighter than the varmint and just as accurate, but then, I like lightweight guns as I spend a lot of time in the field!

 

All my certrefires (.223, .243, .308) have light barrels and also get used for target shooting at Bisley on a regular basis, no problem at all unless you go in for rapid fire!!!!