I would rate the 75 higher..the 85 was a way to remarket the 75 and cut costs at the same time. I like the new magazine latch even though I never had a problem with the OLD one. Differences are the recoil lug functions like a Tikka lug does as it is aluminum and bedded into the stock and there is an indentation in the reciever to hold the lug in place. I personally think this is a step backward and really cheesy. The rear bridge on the action is longer supposedly to cut down on binding. Anyone that has a 75 knows that this is marketing bunk. The bottom of the bolt has been milled out making it CRF even though in running the action it doesn't completely control the cartridge like a true CRF. The bolt shroud is contoured which is cool. The Stock isa classic contour ..what was wrong with the old stock? According to Mcmillans site the old Sako 75 stock is probably the best designed hunting stock available. In short if you want a new sako and don't have an older 75 then purchase it. It is still a Sako and a step up then most rifles sold today and certainly anything made here.Myself I will keep looking for 75's . I sold a 75 Deluxe to a Collector a few months back..this stock had the most exquisite wood I have seen on any rifle for its price range and it was in 300 win mag. It shot one ragged hole at 100 yards with REmington yes Remington 150 grain win mag corelockts. The guy had 37 Sako deluxe 75's.