jimmer Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 which rifle is best off the shelf want a synthetic stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Sako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 gmk havent got a 85 till november any ideal where to buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Sako_Rifle_85-M-Synthetic-Stainless_For-Sale_130419114639001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Another vote for sako. The money you save over a blaser you could put a McMillan on your sako an have change to pay for a mornings stalking. Sure there are plenty of 85's on the shelves if you have a phone round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Blaser off road R93 with heavier barrel. Reasons: 1. Ongoing calibre flexibility 2. Build quality 3. No loss of zero on take down. 4. Available now What's the sense in buying a rifle and throwing bits away? ( I do like old Sakos ) I await the incoming flak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Blaser off road R93 with heavier barrel. Reasons: 1. Ongoing calibre flexibility 2. Build quality 3. No loss of zero on take down. 4. Available now What's the sense in buying a rifle and throwing bits away? ( I do like old Sakos ) I await the incoming flak! Each to their own Blaser just seem vastly overpriced for what you get (and the straight pull isn't to my liking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan.308 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Another vote for sako have 2 Sako 85's Excellent rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have 2 Sako 75 rifles excellent quality and bolt actions are so smooth and flawless One of them is a 6.5x55 synthetic stock, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako 243 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Sako85 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 SAKO- blazers are awful in the feel factor -very numb -and folk will call you a snob if you buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo3 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I like sako but the 75 model is better than the 85 so several smiths tell me re the blaser the mauser mo3 is a better rifle built with steel not plastic and tin crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I like sako but the 75 model is better than the 85 so several smiths tell me re the blaser the mauser mo3 is a better rifle built with steel not plastic and tin crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Cheer gents fin lite on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exeter lad Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 +1.. I have a sako 85 and It shoots 0.3 groups with my custom home loads 110 gr vmax and 168 gr hornady bthp in 308!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan17hmr Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Against everybody's thoughts I bought a Blaser R8 I've posted my favorite 308 load on this site It shoots through the same hole if I do my bit Alan xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exeter lad Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 As long as your happy is the main thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolter Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Blaser have a couple of new stocks out. One a thumbhole synthetic and it was one of the nicest handling stocks I have had hold of. What is the reason for the snob thing with Blaser?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Blaser have a couple of new stocks out. One a thumbhole synthetic and it was one of the nicest handling stocks I have had hold of. What is the reason for the snob thing with Blaser?? Maybe it's just the cost-not that Sakos are bargain basement either. As a stalking rifle,if you are unsuccessful with a Sako,your problems lie elsewhere than in the rifle. Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I only asked anyone's preference on two makes of rifle not on my shooting ability but thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I only asked anyone's preference on two makes of rifle not on my shooting ability but thanks for your input Sorry,perhaps not as well expressed as it might have been.It's a reply to the 'snob' question....not a comment on 'your' ability...rephrase: "If anyone is unsuccessful in stalking with a Sako (or Howa or Tikka or whatever),then the main problem is probably not with the rifle." A lot more money may buy a desireable rifle,possibly even a more comfortable one etc,(though remember 'we' are crawling around on the hill-comfort is relative,and subjective) but not a more effective one.Any aesthetic preferences will be enjoyed in the gunroom,not on the hill,but why not? Gbal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I own a blaser r8 success and have owned many tikkas and sakos and find the blaser to be a very compident rifle easy to shoot great accuracy out of the box and the option to change the barrel if needed The other thing I have noticed there are not that many second hand so the people who own them keep em Atb mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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