Sako 90??

[Sam 12]

Hi folks, im looking to pick up a Sako 90 for stalking and am after a laminate stock. I'm looking at the varmint however worried about the weight. am I worrying to much as its only 400 grams heavier?

Alternatively how stupid would it look to place a Finnlight into a varmint stock?? any ideas would be much appreciated!

 

[ejg]

How far are you planning on shooting deer? I think you will very soon regret the decision. The Laminate stock is already much heavier than other options, maybe alone in the 300-400 gram area at least is what we have weighed from older Sako rifles. Then add the varmint vs sporter barrel weight difference.
Problem is not going out for a deer.... it is the way back with a deer.
edi

 

[antsa]

I have an 85 varmint and two 85 sporters. I use the Varmint primarily from the UTV as it gets too heavy when walking and stalking, and it's in a walnut stock! One of the sporters is a laminate and is ok for stalking but it received an Alpex 4K LRF yesterday and now it's a pretty hefty piece of kit. My walkabout favourites now are the other sporter, a walnut .308, for deer and my AI .222 for fox and feral cat.

Cheers

 

[8x57]

I've got a 85 varmint walnut, excellent rifle which I love, but I got to hate lugging it around so bought a lighter rifle for stalking. The 85 is now reserved for range use.

 

[HonestJohn]

If you’re stalking, why not buy a stalking profile?

 

[scotch_egg]

I can assure you that when handling any rifle in a gun shop without scope and sound moderator attached any rifle feels light and pointy.

300g plus for a mod
700g for a light scope.

If you are walking and Stalking start with a low base weight. I have a collection of various rifles but actually covet an associate’s tikka T3 lite he has put in a PsE stock. The balance is excellent and it has the adjustable cheek piece for correct scope alignment which I find is needed for the larger objective bell scopes that are popular. That includes the alpex which has a large ocular housing.

 

[Sam 12]

Thanks for the advice all much appreciated! I may have a look at another T3 with a view to restocking it.

 

[wytonpjs]

Thanks for the advice all much appreciated! I may have a look at another T3 with a view to restocking it.

Interestingly, I too have just talked myself out of a 90 in favour of another T3X Lite (on deposit), especially as I don’t appear to have won last night’s Euromillions draw

 

[the scudd]

Has anyone handled the 90 carbon.
I quite like the look of them

 

[Tugmanade]

I’ve had the 90 Quest carbon in 243 for a few weeks now, really both happy & impressed with it. Very nice indeed.

 

[the scudd]

Is that the one with the stock similar to the carbonwolf

 

[Beretta shooter]

Has anyone handled the 90 carbon.
I quite like the look of them

I’ve had a 90 carbon quest in 6.5 creed for almost a year now, love it. The stock is fantastic, light weight, incredibly stiff and plenty of adjustment to get comfy behind! Trigger is also great

 

[Tugmanade]

Is that the one with the stock similar to the carbonwolf

 

[Lloyd90]

Saw the 90 fin light the other day, not sure if I’d go for that or a Tikka n a custom stock.

 

[weblyish]

Hi folks, im looking to pick up a Sako 90 for stalking and am after a laminate stock. I'm looking at the varmint however worried about the weight. am I worrying to much as its only 400 grams heavier?

Alternatively how stupid would it look to place a Finnlight into a varmint stock?? any ideas would be much appreciated!

Not holding out for the Sako100?

Surely it's due any day now right?

 

[Sam 12]

Not holding out for the Sako100?

Surely it's due any day now right?

I believe the sako 100 exists Sako 100

 

[HonestJohn]

The Sako and t3 will be indistinguishable performance wise - but a few key points, the Sako in the carbon quest means you don’t have to go buy a PSE stock, and you know it fits without any bedding etc.

The Sako will come with a double stack magazine. Single stacks might feed well, but 3 round mags for taking multiple animals is not ideal, and 5 round singles that stick out are on par with the annoyance of a Harris bipod, or worse!

The modified t3 will have a tough day in the used rifle shelf whereas a non-personalised Sako will retain value like a Mercedes.

Just my view, do whatever the F you want
Happy Monday!

 

[pommers]

I just bought a 90 peak and am very fond of it so far - it's nice and light compared to what I've used previously.