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bluffhunter 12-05-2007 11:12 AM

new rifle choice
 
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.;)

oldelkhunter 12-05-2007 11:19 AM

RE: new rifle choice
 
W0w that is a tough call SAKO

kmunny19 12-05-2007 11:20 AM

RE: new rifle choice
 
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.

RugerM77.270 12-05-2007 12:23 PM

RE: new rifle choice
 
I would go with the A-Blot as well.

oldelkhunter 12-05-2007 12:30 PM

RE: new rifle choice
 

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?

speyrjb 12-05-2007 12:51 PM

RE: new rifle choice
 
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.

kmunny19 12-05-2007 02:54 PM

RE: new rifle choice
 

ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter


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.

bluffhunter 12-06-2007 06:54 AM

RE: new rifle choice
 
ttt. any more pros and cons?:D

Catus Magnus 12-06-2007 07:41 AM

RE: new rifle choice
 
Well, since a Marlin isn't on your list... I'd say go with the Browning.

Retaks 12-06-2007 07:58 AM

RE: new rifle choice
 
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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