Sako 75 Hunter accuracy

elkaddict · 12-13-2003, 11:21 AM

Does anyone have experience with the Sako 75 Hunter? I'm considering a purchase in either 300wby or 7 ultramag in a stainless synthetic. What was the accuracy like? I've left multiple messages with Sako and several reps trying to get info on Sako's accuracy guarantee but have not received a response. Ive read that the Tikka model come with a 1" guarantee. I like the feel and balance of the rifle but don't want to shell out that kind of $ to find it doesn't shoot as well as the comparably priced weatherby rifles. Please advise.

Crashman · 12-14-2003, 05:18 PM

I can't vouch for the Sako, but the Tikka will shoot well under an inch. I have a Tikka Whitetail Hunter in 308 win. and with handloaded nosler partitions, it will shoot .5 to .75 inch groups. I can only imagine the groups that I would get if I used a match bullet. The Tikka and the Sako barrels apparantly are made in the same factory, so the quality is the same for both rifles. Also the action is so smooth, if the Tikka is this good, the Sako must glide like it is on ice. Don't worry about the accuracy garuntee, the gun will definitly shoot. enjoy your new toy!!

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Worc · 12-15-2003, 11:35 AM

The Sako 75 is very good shooter. I almost bought one myself (75 deluxe). I had the opportunity to test fire one and a Weatherby at the same time. I shot better groups with the Weatherby to my suprise. I also like the action on the weatherby slightly better. I got the Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300Wby mag.. I also have a Browning A-Bolt (.308 win.) and a Tikka Whitetail Hunter (.223 rem.). The Tikka and Sako do feel very similar. The Sako has a beefer and smoother action than the Tikka. With the long actions there was less binding with the Weatherby and Sako as compared to the Browning and Tikka.
As far as cartridge choice I can only recomend the .300 Wby mag.. They have about the same velocity. The .300 has about 500 ft/lbs of energy more than the 7mm. You'll be able to find ammo for the .300 Wby. more readily than the 7mm RUM. As well as a larger selection of bullets and weights (factory loads).