New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
01-05-2008, 02:49 PM
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Spike
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New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
I recentlybought a new Sako 75 in .260 rem. I picked it up for $850 at Cabela's on closeout due to the 85's coming along. I alreadyhave a L691 Classic custom7mm rem and know how addicting these Finnishrifles are. Thegunwill be alightweight more compactrifle opposed to theL691.My 7mm has a heavy 24.5 inchbarrel, HS Precision stock, Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40. As you can imagine you definetly notice you're not carrying a sporter weight rifle.The .260 is purely for all arounddeer hunting out to200 yards, mostly woods terrain.I don't wish to spend a pocket load ona scope for this rifle. I'mthinking along the lines of a Nikon Prostaff in 2-7x33. Maybe I should wait and get aLeupold VXIII 2.5-8x36?Do you guys think a Prostaff in plain 3-9x40 would be best? All input is greatly appreciated, thanks.
01-05-2008, 03:36 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
I have that exact rifle and had considered getting the 3-9 x 40 Zeiss Conquest for it but I have a 3-10 x 40 Weaver Grand Slam sitting around doing nothing so I’m going to use it on this rifle. Heck I’ve only had this rifle since last spring and still haven’t shot it.
Your choice of magnification sound good to me. I’m not familiar with the Nikon Prostaff but I do have a Nikon Monarch and I’m very impressed with it’s optics. What type of rings do you have in mind on using?...
Your choice of magnification sound good to me. I’m not familiar with the Nikon Prostaff but I do have a Nikon Monarch and I’m very impressed with it’s optics. What type of rings do you have in mind on using?...
01-05-2008, 05:31 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
I too just bought a Sako 75 mine in 270 win. I went with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 I have always had Leupolds but for some reason I wanted something different. I am glad I did I think I like the Zeiss better than the Leupold vx-3's that I already have I hope this helps chad
01-05-2008, 06:45 PM
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RE: New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
I recentlybought a new Sako 75 in .260 rem. I picked it up for $850 at Cabela's on closeout due to the 85's coming along. I alreadyhave a L691 Classic custom7mm rem and know how addicting these Finnishrifles are. Thegunwill be alightweight more compactrifle opposed to theL691.My 7mm has a heavy 24.5 inchbarrel, HS Precision stock, Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40. As you can imagine you definetly notice you're not carrying a sporter weight rifle.The .260 is purely for all arounddeer hunting out to200 yards, mostly woods terrain
01-06-2008, 08:29 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: New Sako 75 .260 rem, which scope?
Man, you've got a great rifle... why be tight on the scope? I'd check out the Samplelist at S.W.F.A. You can pick up a 3-9 X42 Kahles American Hunter with TDS reticle foe 499.95. That's a very good scope my friend. If that doesn't float your boat, search the entire Samplelist. There are some good deals there. Good luck.