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Please don't crucify me....!
« on: February 04, 2019, 04:57:41 PM »
Please don't kick me out of the Nation or think I am changing my allegiance to another brand.... But after everyone was talking on the other thread about Tikka rifles I thought I'd show you guys my latest acquisition. It is a Sako 85 Finnlight in .270 win. As soon as I grabbed it of the shelf of my local gun shop and shouldered it, I knew I just had to have it! Boy is it ever so comfortable to hold. I am yet to get time to go and shoot it. But it sure is one lightweight rig even with the Swarovski 2-12x40 on top in Sako Optilock extra low rings and bases. It fits me just as comfortable as any of my Weatherbys do. 
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2019, 05:03:26 PM »
Sweet rifle, I don't have one yet but it's on my bucket list.
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Mark V Tactical 338 Lapua, .308
Tikka T3x Light 22-250
Ber B-14 HMR 6.5 CM
Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70
Win 94 30-30
AR-15 Match 5.56
AR-15 Match Wylde .223
AR-10 Match .308
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Russian SKS 7.62x57
Turkish Mauser 8mm
UZI Mini Pistol 9mm
Barrett M82A1 50BMG

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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2019, 05:12:05 PM »
That looks nice. I had a couple Sako AV lightweight hunter rifles, one 270 win and a 338 win. Good rifles, liked the stocks a lot.
You don't have to worry about me saying anything about your choice. I just purchased a Nosler rifle in 28 Nosler. I like it. I am still Weatherby first but l have other rifles 😎

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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2019, 05:12:51 PM »
I don’t think there is anything wrong with discussing the attributes of other rifles here. Weatherby can use the research information on competitor products.

Sako rifles are very nice...
JK

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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2019, 05:53:41 PM »
Wow, where is my drool emoji.  That is one great looking rig you got there.  Let us know how she shoots.  Well done my friend!   
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2019, 05:59:32 PM »
That’s awesome. And likewise, you won’t hear any bad words from me. I was considering one just like it in 300WSM before I ran across my custom shop Vanguard on Gunbroker and decided it was too cool to pass up.
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2019, 06:10:20 PM »
Very Nice BB im only surprized you would buy anything that wasnt High Gloss Finished and deep rich blued steel. I have come to like matte finished or ss with A sythentic stock. I have freinds that love there Tikas. Im sure it will shoot as good as it looks.
Mark

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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2019, 06:24:32 PM »
I like it.Do you have any idea about what it weighs?Looks like a great all weather rifle.
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2019, 06:30:08 PM »
I think it's great when we are buying new and new to us rifles of any brand.It wouldn't be any fun if all rifles were the same. Variety is the spice of life
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2019, 06:38:29 PM »
We are going to nail you to the cross Brett. Lol Nice looking rig.
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2019, 06:56:54 PM »
I have a few Sakos and would put them on the same level as Weatherby so you'll get no grief from me on your rifle.  I prefer pretty wood stocks and deep dark bluing but you're rifle looks really nice. 
Nothing is better than a Weatherby, big bore magnum, or a Colt.

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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2019, 07:41:28 PM »
I like ;D ;D

I have a Winchester 70, 270 win that has pretty wood but I would trade in a minute for a rifle like that.
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2019, 07:42:15 PM »
sweet rifle Brett,  8)  you will never hear any slack from me for getting a Sako. Like I said in the other post, Weatherby's, Tikka's and Sako's are the only rifles I buy or shoot.  :)

Rob

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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2019, 07:53:13 PM »
Nice, no complaints from me. Sako is in the same class as Weatherby as far as quality in my book, hopefully it shoots as well as it looks.  ;D
Doug

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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2019, 08:56:55 PM »
Nice rifle. I haven’t shot a Sako but have handled them and always liked them.