Hi
I am joining as a friend of mine recommended the forum to me, I have a Sako 85 .270 rifle and shoot red and roe deer, I have always used lead bullets but have just started using copper with some mixed results which I am hoping to remedy. I am from Co, Durham UK
I have been using Norma 50g vmax rounds for my sako 85 223 which has worked well. However I can’t seem to get them anymore and looking for an alternative?
Any one else had this problem?
Anyone else have a sako 85 223 and have really good results with a particular factory load?
Thanks 🙏🏼
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Unused, complete and still boxed. Set of Optilock stainless steel bases and matching phosphatised rings.
Bases are Sako Short fitment. Stainless steel. See photos of packet below for suitable applications inc Sako 75 and Sako 85.
Rings are 34mm - low height. Refer to photos below...
Selling my spare rifle:
Laminate Stainless in excellent condition.
20” barrel - £600
Swarovski 2-12x50 Z6i in decent used condition (lenses very good) - £500
Stainless optilock rings/bases
Lawrence Precision titanium moderator in very good condition. - £200
Whole lot £1200
PM for more info
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Contessa picatinny rail for Sako 75/85 S-SM. Note - this rail is 20 MOA. It is unused with all original packaging, screws and hex key. £40.00 to include tracked delivery.
The RTM carbon fibre construction ensures lightness and durability.
Features include; adjustable cheek piece & length of pull, double front sling studs, pistol grip and all over soft touch coating.
Came off a Sako Carbon Wolf (Sako 85) medium action (.270) and I have been told will fit the new...
Hi all.
I’ve got a sako 85 xs 223 varmint. Laminate stock.
Love the rifle but absolutely hate the stock. It’s not very hard wearing and it’s very heavy. I’m looking for a lighter stock for the rifle but struggling to find one. Any recommendations?
Thanks
Good morning all.
I have recently bought a brand new sako 85. Xs .223. The rate of twist is 1-12.
I’m looking for everyone else’s experience with these rifles as to what ammunition you’re using through it? I don’t home load and never have, so it’s factory ammunition recommendations I’m...
Hi all,
I’m joining this site as I’ve just got a new rifle set up and need some advice on it. Regarding ammo and optics. I’m an experienced rifle shot including wild and park deer as well as vermin control.
The rifle in question is a sako 85 xs 223 1-12 twist/ with a stallon sound mod.
I’m...
Hi was just getting everything sorted and clean to check zore tomorrow and out Monday evening and found my bolt for my sako 85 is stuck down in like in the cocked potion but out of the rifle any idea on how to uncock it or sort it out firing pin is down
Will add pictures below
Many thanks adam
For sale:
1 pair of Sako Blue 30mm Optilocks with 3cm long bases and liners. Medium height (1cm) - suitable for scopes with upto 50mm objectives. Very good condition. Taken off my short action (.222) Sako 75 as I've now changed to a picatinny rail. Suitable for use with Sako 85.
£85 inc P&P...
Hi All,
More of a warning to readers thinking of buying a Sako than anything else.
I have really enjoyed shooting Tikka / Sako over the years and my go to stalking rifle is a Sako in 308. However, I purchased a 85 Hunter in 375H&H from its first owner (purchased 3 years ago from Avalon guns in...
Hi all,
Slightly random one for you... We are giving a colleague a present for many years of service and he chose a new stalking setup including a new Sako 85 Hunter (wood and blued) in 308. We wanted to have his initials engraved on a metal insert to replace the Sako medallion in the bottom...
Hi all,
I'm new to the site and new to stalking. I like venison. From a young age I've had a keen passion for the countryside and hunting. Born in Cambridge, raised in Norfolk and now based in Essex with the Army.
I completed my DSC1 in October in Suffolk and looking to progress to DSC2 in...
Hi All,
I'm in the market for a new rifle.
I'd be interested in hearing about pro's and cons on the following choices:
a) Sako 85
b) Sauer 404
c) Blaser R8 pro success
Mainly used for deer but might take it out after the occasional fox.
Got my new sako 85 finnlight .308 stainless synthetic zeroed in and ready to well pleased with it. best wedding present ever defiantly better than a ring. Bring on the does. :-D:-D
Hi all
Don't want to reinvent the wheel here, so was wondering if anyone has done any load development on Sako .308 85ss (shorter barrelled version).
I intend to begin hand loading and any advice on bullet weights and powders/powder weights that work best with this rifle would be most...
I have been stalking for about a year now and i'm itching to upgrade my rifle to something better/lighter/shorter for woodland stalking.
I'm happy with my scope (Swaro fixed 8x50) for the moment and reckon i've got about £1000 for a rifle and mod once i've sold or p/x my current rifle and mod...
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