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Old 12-05-2007, 11:12 AM   #1
 
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Looking to purchase new rifle and looking for inputs on pros and cons on each for hunting purposes. Sako 85 Finnlight vs Weatherby Mark V Ultralight vs Browning Abolt Mountain TI. looking at 300 WSM if makes a difference.
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W0w that is a tough call SAKO
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Old 12-05-2007, 11:20 AM   #3
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I'd go with the A-bolt of the three. I prefer a little heavier rifle to absorb recoil, decrease flinch, increase steadiness all adding up to better accuracy.
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:23 PM   #4
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I would go with the A-Blot as well.
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:30 PM   #5
 
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I'd go with the A-bolt of the three. I prefer a little heavier rifle to absorb recoil, decrease flinch, increase steadiness all adding up to better accuracy.
Do you know how much the browning weighs compared to a Sako to make a comment like that?
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:51 PM   #6
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I'm a big A-bolt fan because of the 3 lug bolt and the 60 deg bolt throw. Plus every A-Bolt I have owned / loaded for have turned out to be excellent shooters. Only Browning I have not been able to cut holes with is an 1885 HighWall but I think it was because the barrel was too long for that caliber. But that's just me

I'm NOT a Weatherby anything fan unfortunately. Have tried to work up loads for several Weatherby rifles in the past without much luck. I have been able to make them shoot okay but not as good as I would expect for such an expensive rifle. Probably just my own personal experience tho...I'm sure there are plenty who will swear by them.

Sako makes a fine rifle. I don't own any but several people I know have then and they are very good shooters.
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I'd go with the A-bolt of the three. I prefer a little heavier rifle to absorb recoil, decrease flinch, increase steadiness all adding up to better accuracy.
Do you know how much the browning weighs compared to a Sako to make a comment like that?
Ooops, looked at the wrong one.
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ttt. any more pros and cons?
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Old 12-06-2007, 07:41 AM   #9
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Well, since a Marlin isn't on your list... I'd say go with the Browning.
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For a 300 WSm id go with the Browning. BUt i really like the Weatherbys but i would ahve to get one in 300 Weatherby Mag or 7mm Weatherby Mag
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