I have a 270 in the browning a bolt. Mine is not synthetic, so this might not apply. I love the way it shots, but think it is a little heavy (agian it is wood, Im sure the synthetics are much lighter). Very good gun. I have a weatherby in synthetic 300 wby. I love it as well. Never shot a sako. I dont think you will go wrong with any of your choices. Go to a gun store and play with them. See which action you like the best. Only advantage I can think of among those choices would be that the Mark V is very easy to adjust the trigger setting. You dont have to pull the gun appart to set it. Just two simple screws.

I'll agree with the others in that all three are great choices. I have a Weatherby, A bolt, and Tikka (White tail). I almost bought a Sako 75 until I shot the Weatherby at the same time. They are all close in quality and performance. They do have a different feel from each other. All of the them have short bolt throws and smooth actions which I like.
You should look at each one. Sholder them and work the actions. If lucky enough you'll be able to test fire a model or two. Pick the one YOU like the best. All three are winners so you can't go wrong with either one.

Browning A-Bolt would be my choice. I have had Weatherby, Sako and most of the other brands as well. Of the three you listed I like the A-Bolt. I have one in the lite weight Stalker in 308. It will group an inch or better with every load I have tried in it so far.

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The .270 is a great caliber and would be a good choice in all three of the listed brands. If you go up to the .270 WSM, you'll pick up about 300 fps muzzle velocity and over 600 in Energy @ 200yds over the standard .270 (if that even matters to you). I second the addition of Kimber also. They deserve a look IMO. With that being said I'd still vote for the Sako as I have one in .30-06 and really like it. However, finding new Sako's in any of the WSM's has been somewhat of a challenge. Good luck.

Jeez this is a good forum, one day and 14 replies.

Like I said, I am somewhat new to deer hunting so am looking for all the advice that I can handle.
Solitary Man, compared to a 300 Weatherby Mag (my other choice for last year's deer hunt), I would agree that the 7mm RemMag is a *****cat, and as a matter of fact the 7mm RemMag is what I hit the 8 pointer with (one shot , one buck) @ 75 feet. However, I missed a Doe at ~250 feet (about an inch low and big blast of snow/dirt) and am somewhat concerned that I will not be able to practice effectively due to the recoil. BTW - The miss was due to not allocating for the sight-in at 100 feet. Most of my hunting will be from a stand at 50 to 250 feet max. At this point, I think that the .270 Win is all I need.

Thanks all for the advice on the Sako, I will try to get to Reed's ASAP and shoulder one - maybe Gander Mountain has one, so shorter drive from Lakeville. I have to admit that the Tikka T3 Light Stainless felt a little flimsy compared to the A-Bolt (cycling the bolt). MinnFinn, I haven't been able to locate a T3 Hunter, but I would expect it to be the same as the Light Stainless. Sorry guys, I have heard bad things wrt the A@@hole Kimber Customer Service, so won't be going there.

James B, you are the only guy supporting my initial choice. I'll have to try the others, but the quality of the synthetic stock on the A-Bolt was much superior to the Win, Rem, and Tikka.

I own a Abolt SS stalker but in a 270 win and it has been a wonderful gun, that being said the other 2 are no slouches either. I suggest you handle all on your short list and buy the one you feel is the best fit to you personally. Best of luck!

This can be a problem with the monsters 300 wby, rum, 338 or 375 h and h. Cost of ammo is another concern with practicing with the monsters. If you get a good 30-06, you can shot all day and still have a very versitile gun. A 30-06 will drop any animal you can find in America.

270 is a great calib. as well. Between the 308, 30-06, and 270 there is little difference. If you reload you can do a little more with the 30-06. I own them all, and they all work great and get the job done. If you will not be shooting over 250 yrds, there is not need for an ultra mag. I have a ultra mag, not because ill ever need it, Im simply addicted to big guns. (no jokes about compensation) Any of the above mentioned calib. can reach deer out and touch any deer at any ethical distance.

Sako is a mighty fine rifle, would depend on which model of weatherby for me, and the browing is also a fine rifle.

While I don't have alot of bolt action rifles have shot alot of them out there. My favorite bolt I the Winchester rifle made about 1970's to early 80's mighty fine shooting rifle.

Although I haven't owned either the Sako or the Weatherby, here's a vote for the Browning A-Bolt.

I've got the Composite Stalker in .300WSM w/BOSS. Wanted the SS Stalker but it wasn't out two years ago in .300WSM and with a BOSS. If you go with an A-Bolt, my advice would be to get the BOSS option. It really works... for instance, I've shot a single ragged hole 3-shot group at 100 yd that measured only .22" extreme center-to-center... and I'm no Bob the Nailer... lol... even though I fancy myself one at times. <smiling>

Oh... even though you haven't asked... I can also recommend a Burris Fullfield II 3x9 scope with Ballistic Plex reticle. It's one helluva scope for under $200. Bright field of view... and with a range-finding type feature. I compared a Leupold Vari-X III directly to the Burris... and the Burris came out ahead.