Sako Finnlight
08-07-2003, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Satsop Washington USA
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Sako Finnlight
Does anyone have any experience with the Sako Finnlight. I am thinking about investing in one, I sure like the way it feels. I am a 30-06 person but am considering the 7mm or 300 win. I am used to a Remington 700 BDL but the Finnlight sure feels good.
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08-07-2003, 06:52 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MN USA
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RE: Sako Finnlight
Sakos are fine rifles. Many features that make it a quality, accurate, strong rifle out of the box. Floating barrel, 3 lug bolt, etc. The price matches that.
I urge you though to also look at the new Tikka T3 rifles. The rifle is also a Finnish mfg. It has an floating barrel identical to the Sako. It' s been redesigned from the previous models. A little lighter, still has an adjustable trigger, top-grain walnut stock or synthetic, palm swell, fits well. Above all, it' s guaranteed factory tested 3 shots @ 100 yds within 1" . It also costs about about 1/2 of the equivalent Sako rifle. For $800 I had the rifle and Nikkon Monarch mounted.
I bought a .300 WM T3 this summer and put a Nikkon Monarch 3-9 X 40 scope. Sited it in at 100 yard. It' s true. 3 rounds within 1" . Backed up to exactly 200 yds and it was still within 2" , leaning over the hood of a Jeep! I haven' t had a chance to hunt with it yet, but I really look forward to it!
MinnFinn
I urge you though to also look at the new Tikka T3 rifles. The rifle is also a Finnish mfg. It has an floating barrel identical to the Sako. It' s been redesigned from the previous models. A little lighter, still has an adjustable trigger, top-grain walnut stock or synthetic, palm swell, fits well. Above all, it' s guaranteed factory tested 3 shots @ 100 yds within 1" . It also costs about about 1/2 of the equivalent Sako rifle. For $800 I had the rifle and Nikkon Monarch mounted.
I bought a .300 WM T3 this summer and put a Nikkon Monarch 3-9 X 40 scope. Sited it in at 100 yard. It' s true. 3 rounds within 1" . Backed up to exactly 200 yds and it was still within 2" , leaning over the hood of a Jeep! I haven' t had a chance to hunt with it yet, but I really look forward to it!
MinnFinn
08-09-2003, 11:23 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: E. Washington State
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RE: Sako Finnlight
Yes, the Tikka rifles are great. I paid just under $600 for my Whitetail Hunter in 7mm R.M. and it shoots MOA;
4th target is 1 5/8" at 200 yards:
2 9/16" and 3" at 300 yards;
Power
4th target is 1 5/8" at 200 yards:
2 9/16" and 3" at 300 yards;
Power
08-14-2003, 08:43 AM
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RE: Sako Finnlight
I like the regular Tikkas and Sakos, but I notice this finnlight to be very finicky as most ultralights are. Especially with Factory ammo. I was on this super light kick, and looked at most of the ultralights. Some members at my range, had the finnlight, and accuracy was not that great. Also the stock was cheesy. So I picked up a Medallion. I will handle the extra 1.3lbs. Its seems more accurate and alot cheaper. Also looked at the Rem Titanium. It wasn' t bad. Accuracy was around 1.5" . But more expensive.
