Sako 85 prices?

[Gary O]

They look like well made rifles, but seem kind of pricey to me. What say you?

 

[berrywood]

expensive, but worth it

I think they are definitely worth the price. They are very well made, with exceptional triggers.

If you want a cheaper alternative, try Tikka. Again, a very well made rifle. I don't know why they are so cheap!

 

[atomchaser]

worth the money.

 

[Gary O]

man of few words, huh?

 

[6.5swede]

Yep, worth it. I have 2 and both great shooters right out of the box.

 

[atomchaser]

What did you specifically want to know? I have two 85 Finnlights (308 and 6.5x55). Fit and finish is excellent. Accuracy on both is sub MOA. About the only criticism is the scope mounting system which can limit your options in regard to scopes.

 

[Fred in Wisc]

Spend it, you won't be sorry. I bought a Sako way back in 1984, my first rifle in fact.

Beautiful workmanship, very accurate, well engineered product. Extremely sweet trigger. Mine still works absolutely like new after 25 years.

The scope mounts are kind of different, but an ingenious design.

 

[atblis]

I would say not worth it. Buy an older Sako that's been well taken care of. The new ones, while being solid rifles, don't have that made by craftsman feel or look to them. They are simply cranked out by machines (albeit high quality machines).

Nice rifles, but not worth what they're asking when you can get a cherry old school Sako for the same money.

 

[Horsemany]

atblis is right on. I've owned 2 Sako 85's. One a 270wsm and one 270 Win. Both ejected spent cases into the bottom of the scope(biproduct of a 6o'clock standing ejector)and both struggled to shoot factory or handloads under 1". Don't assume because they're one of the most expensive rifles available that they're the best. I actually like my 700's and Browning X-Bolts much better and mine shoot better thant the Sakos. My Tikka T3 also shoots better than either 85 did and the action is smoother.