Best Ammo for Sako 85 - 308 Carbon Light

[Hunting DNA]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone who has a Sako 85 Carbonlight 308, could advise what ammo suited their rifle best for accuracy (100-200 yards stalking).

Many Thanks
H

 

[8x57]

No doubt you will shortly get the standard answer that every rifle is different even if the same make and model, and that you have to try various ammo until you find out what works for you.
I wouldn't concentrate just on accuracy, you need to consider effectiveness too. What species will you be shooting and do you want to stick to lead cored bullets or are you going down the lead free route?

 

[Covert]

Would try Sako factory rounds first.
My Sako 85 308 favours Sako 123grn Gameheads.

 

[Basil H]

As above. Sweet shooting and accurate. Other rounds are O.K., but I have reservations about Hornady Superformance as the bolt is left feeling a bit tight.

 

[arrybash]

I have a sako 85 varmint in 308. Its had hundreds of rounds through it. I have always reloaded using sierra #2155 155gr bullets.

It can achieve 10 rounds in a circle no bigger than a 50p at 100yds.

 

[Hunting DNA]

Thanks for taking time out to reply all, will look into getting hold of the suggested ammo.

I bought 150g Sako Super Hammerheads and 165g Hornady Superformance to try initially, will see what results I get from them when I zero.

Thanks again.

 

[oldhamstocks]

Would try Sako factory rounds first.
My Sako 85 308 favours Sako 123grn Gameheads.

My 85 Carbonlight loves them - very accurate and perfect on roes.

 

[antsa]

In my Sako 85 Hunter I use Sierra ProHunter 150gr (#2130). Great for fallow.

Cheers

 

[Rural Management Services]

Your Sako rifle will have been tested with Sako ammo before leaving the factory to ensure it shoots sub MOA or better. I would start with Sako factory ammo for this obvious reason. 150gr and 123gr lead given it is a 85.

 

[Buchan]

Another vote for sako ammo, and the fox 130grain are good as non lead.

 

[EssexBigMac]

Try Federal power shock 150gr as an alternative to the Sako. Test out on a range and let us know how you get on.

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