Which rifle to buy?
 

Sako 75 finlite ss or Kimber or a rem700, I want quality with as many goodies I can get without going custom, and in 7mm rem mag. Which I dont think Kimber offers?
Thanks
Elmer

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Kimber, Kimber, Kimber, did I mention Kimber. Quality is second to none in a production grade rifle. And it is American made. Sako is second choice-but not American made. Remington is at the bottom. Did I mention Kimber. Tom.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

T/C

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Thats like comparing Porsche orFerrarito aFord. I like the Kimbers but they are in the samequality/price arenaas the Sako's so whichever feels best to you is the one to go with, even if its the ford.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Sako or Kimber would be fine choices. I prefer the Sako stock design to the Kimber asit feels better in my hands. The pistol grip area of the Kimber is a little too skinny for my liking, but who knows, it may suit you better. You'd be well advised to handle both models and see what feels better to you.

I currently own two Sako 75's, one of which is a 7mm Rem Mag. They've been quite accurate and have given me no problems whatsoever.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Either Sako or Kimber. I have and like both. The Sako is heavier and well put together. Good tolerances. My only complaint with it is the safety. It's a two position and I prefer the 3 position model 70 type. Kimbers are also worth the $ IMO. They are light, trim and accurate. At least my 84M is. They have the 3 position safety. Yea!! Good luck on your choice.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Myself, I like Sako's, but I've never held a Kimber either to compare it to.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

I've had many people tell me that Kimber rifles, are the best rifle you can get outside of a custom job, and after holding many and even seeing a few shoot, I have to agree. But, the Sako's are nice rifles, too.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Remington!! Hands down, the best for the price. Remington 700 actions are used in about 80% of full custom rifles.

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The Kimbers and Sako are good enough out of the box you don't need to do all the custom work to them.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

Sako.

I have a 300 WSM in the Finnlite and love it.

RE: Which rifle to buy?
 

I have handled Kimber rifle and they are nice rifles, but I would find it a little light for magnum cartridges although I haven’t shot one. I do prefer the Sako rifle but either would be a good choice. Good luck...

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Recoil can be affected by stock design. I have found that the lighter weight of the Montana does not translate directly into recoil. Also remember most people spend very little time shooting, and most of their time carrying their rifle. Tom.

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Very true, but I sure wouldn’t want to find out differently and have a rifle that wouldn’t be pleasant to shoot at the range with a magnum cartridge. Now give me Kimber rifle in a 260 Rem. or 7mm-08 and this rifle would make for a good and light rifle at the range or out hunting...;)