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I'd be pretty happy with 1/8" clearance. I'd be happier with even less. When I had my 4.5-14x44 Conquest in medium Conetrols on my 7mm mag Sako 75 I had no more than 1/16" clearance and I thought that was about perfect. Since I sold that scope and now have a 3-9x40 (Conquest, of course) on it, I've got about 1/8" or maybe 3/16". I can live with that.

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Oh yea, as long as it doesn't hit when fired all that matters.

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Mustad

I have used Sakos for years because they (the stock design) fit my body so well. Mine are mostly the pre-75s, the Lt Wt Hunter model in calibers .300 up to .416. I have a new model 75 stainless/wood in a magnum. A real oinker to carry (over 10lbs w/it ready to hunt with). Being so heavy, it's pleasant to shoot.

I had one Sako that wouldn't shoot. A .338 WM. The best I ever got out of that one was about a 2" group, most were 3 1/2 to 6".... I tried everything I could think of to make it shoot. Powder, primers, brass, bullets. In desperation, I totally freefloated the bbl. Finally, I got rid of it.

Other than that one, They have been good for me.

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Gadd Zooks,

That's interesting that you mentioned you had lousy accuracy with a 338 sako. I am considering purchasing a Sako 75 SS in 338 Win Mag. Has anyone else out there had any problems with a 338 Sako? And to add to that, I would be interested in hearing any accuracy stories that people have with the 338 Win Mag with rifles other than Sako.

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RDJ

The problem child .338 was the Hunter Lt Wt, the forerunner to the current 75 model. Sako brought out this model in the .340WeaMag and I purchased it after getting rid of the .338 It shoots fine.

Recently, the New Model 75 in .338WM was put back into my battery as I wanted a S.S. model for the rain and snow. Plus I have another .338 (blued). I always bring 2 rifles whereever I go hunting, in case one rifle fails (horse brakes the stock, scope damage, etc). It was time for me to get the S.S., as a backup and for bad weather usage. Plus, I wanted a second rifle in the same caliber. The S.S. .338WM shoots 1 1/2" groups when I do my part with the Federal's H.E. 250gr Noslers. I haven't Chonographed them yet, but when I do, I'll post here. (After the Big Thaw)

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I took a look at the model 75's today in the hunter, deluxe and SS today. I think I'm sold on the SS model. I didn't think I would like it, but was really impressed with how dull the stainless steel barrel was. I think the synthetic stock will work very well for me, especially for Moose and Caribou hunting.

Chambered in 7mm rem mag, I think I'll shop it around a bit and figure out where I can get the best deal. The only version I didn't look at was the Finnlight, which I think is what you bought GZ, true? I didn't think the model 75 SS was going to present any issues in carrying around, so I think I'll just stick with this.

Thanks a ton for the great advice.

Cheers

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mudtad

The Sako 75 which I bought wasn't the 75 Finnlight. It was their regular 75 SS model, with a wood stock (I wished I would have gotten the Synthetic). Both of the models, wood or synthetic, weighed around 8 1/2+ lbs! No scope, no rings, no bases, no bullets, no sling.

After a day of humping Miss Piggy up and down the mtns, you'll start looking like "Arnold".

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I have the Finnlite in 7mmrem mag. It shoots 1/2" groups with 2 different load/bullet weights. Best rifle I have ever owned. In the last 3 seasons I have taken 2 caribou, 2 pronghorn and 1 bull moose. All 1 shot drop in your tracks kills. I used to shoot a rem 700 in .338 win mag for moose and I don't miss it at all! Just make sure you check serial # on Finnlites as there is a recall out on some of the newer ones. I love the trigger, clip and safety on the new sakos. I went with the Sako Optiloks on mine.

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Did any of ya'll get iron sites on the rifle when you bought it. I'm thinking about a Sako 75 Hunter in 300 Win Mag, but I think I would prefer it to have iron sites even though I will mount a scope. My thinking is if you knock the scope, you can always take if off and use the iron sites. Any thoughts, comments?

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I can't shoot so great with iron sights anyways. I also only use leupold scopes so have never had a malfunction yet. We always have at least one spare rifle in camp so I don't worry much about that.