Opinions on a new rifle
 

Wondering what folks think. I'm planning on buying a Sako 75 Hunter in 300 Win Mag and mounting a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44 scope. I'm planning on getting the rifle with open sites and the option of the oil finished stock instead of the varnished.

Questions:

1. Is this an appropriate powered scope for this rifle?
2. Will the open sites interfere with scope mounting?
3. Any thoughts on oil finished stocks versus varnished?

RE: Opinions on a new rifle
 

#1... absolutely

#2... no they shouldn't. Most ramped sights are plenty far enough foward so not to interfere with scopes.

#3... I much prefer an oil finsihed stock to a varnished stock. IMO a varnished stock just does not look like a hunting rifle. Too shiny for my tastes. Most varnishes tend to "yellow" over time also.

RE: Opinions on a new rifle
 

Perfect combination Bonedoc! Oil finished stocks look much richer than the urethane finish.

RE: Opinions on a new rifle
 

Yes
No
Oil all the way.

Sounds like a very nice rifle.

RE: Opinions on a new rifle
 

Has anyone had any experience with touching up a damaged oil finished stock. Can you touch up spots or do you have to refinish the whole thing?