Sako 85 Hunter

[stringer 1]

I have been considering my options since I applied for my FAC a couple of weeks ago and have narrowed my choice down to either Tikka T3, Rem. 700 or the above mentioned Sako 85 Hunter. (in.243)

 

My current thought is to go for the Sako but I just wondered if it was really worh the extra cash.

 

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Stephen

[garyw 0]

I have been considering my options since I applied for my FAC a couple of weeks ago and have narrowed my choice down to either Tikka T3, Rem. 700 or the above mentioned Sako 85 Hunter. (in.243)

 

My current thought is to go for the Sako but I just wondered if it was really worh the extra cash.

 

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Stephen

get the sako and dont look back.

[stringer 1]

I have been considering my options since I applied for my FAC a couple of weeks ago and have narrowed my choice down to either Tikka T3, Rem. 700 or the above mentioned Sako 85 Hunter. (in.243)

 

My current thought is to go for the Sako but I just wondered if it was really worh the extra cash.

 

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Stephen

get the sako and dont look back.

 

Thanks,

 

Meant to ask as well where's the best place to pick up a bargain

[kiwi 4]

sako 85's are nice rifles, i'm not a fan of the weight though, i just traded down from a sako 75 to a t3 2506 and to be honest they both put them in the same hole...the money i saved was put into a good european scope.

both the sako and tikka are top rifles.......remington do make good hair dryers.

[Guest JohnGalway]

b]remington do make good hair dryers[/b].

 

Just to be picky, argumentative and splitting hairs (tounge in cheek!). I had a Tikka T3 Varmint in .223, I now have a Remington 700 VL SS also in .223. Blindfolded I could outshoot that Tikka with this Remington

 

General statements are always targets

 

Now, for the proper reply

 

Stringer, I can't really see you going wrong with any of those three brands of rifles. If you get a Remmy, stick a Jewell trigger in it Much better than any factory trigger. Stick a good scope on top using good mounts. Run it in properly (there is debate on that, some do some don't, at the end of the day though it cannot hurt a rifle to run it in properly and if there's a chance of it helping then it's worth it).

[stringer 1]

b]remington do make good hair dryers[/b].

 

Just to be picky, argumentative and splitting hairs (tounge in cheek!). I had a Tikka T3 Varmint in .223, I now have a Remington 700 VL SS also in .223. Blindfolded I could outshoot that Tikka with this Remington

 

General statements are always targets

 

Now, for the proper reply

 

Stringer, I can't really see you going wrong with any of those three brands of rifles. If you get a Remmy, stick a Jewell trigger in it Much better than any factory trigger. Stick a good scope on top using good mounts. Run it in properly (there is debate on that, some do some don't, at the end of the day though it cannot hurt a rifle to run it in properly and if there's a chance of it helping then it's worth it).

 

Thanks for all the replies.

 

I have in the last hour put a deposit on the a Sako 85 Hunter ex demo.

 

Was told by the dealer about the problems with getting hold of Tikkas at the moment so kind of ruled that out.

 

Didn't like the feel of the Remington. Thought it felt cheap.

 

A bit over budget so will just have to save a bit longer for some decent scopes, but thought it was a good buy at £920.00

 

http://www.continentalshooting.co.uk/

 

Cheers

 

Stephen

[SNAP SHOT 194]

stephen the sako 85 is an excellent weapon. the barrels for the tikka and sako are exactly the same it's the build of the sako and finish that you are paying the extra money for.

Shoot the weapon in. As it improves the accuracy of the rifle over the long term.

The sako will perform excellently in .243 cal. And will last until you decide to change. Next thing is good optics and mounts. Happy hunting

[stringer 1]

stephen the sako 85 is an excellent weapon. the barrels for the tikka and sako are exactly the same it's the build of the sako and finish that you are paying the extra money for.

Shoot the weapon in. As it improves the accuracy of the rifle over the long term.

The sako will perform excellently in .243 cal. And will last until you decide to change. Next thing is good optics and mounts. Happy hunting

 

Thanks,

 

Forgive my ignorance but how do you "shoot it in"?

 

Is it just a case of getting some rounds through the weapon before it is used in anger or is there more to it.

 

Stephen

[arcpest 6]

Forgive my ignorance but how do you "shoot it in"?

 

Is it just a case of getting some rounds through the weapon before it is used in anger or is there more to it.

 

Stephen

 

 

 

Hi i asked the same question a while back, take a look chap

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=44747

 

arcpest

[stringer 1]

Thanks for that - more to it than i imagined

[arcpest 6]

Thanks for that - more to it than i imagined

 

 

Hi there is more to it chap but Definitely worth the effort

 

arcpest

[SNAP SHOT 194]

Sorry only getting to the post now as i'v3 been flat out at work i think the guy's have ye covered there good luck.

[dicehorn 38]

I totally agree with the breaking in procedure, however I was told that once they are tested at the factory, they coat the bore with anti rust solution. It is therefore imperative that before a shot is put through the bore you treat the rifle as if it had just had its first shot down through it.

 

Peter