Is Sako 85 good?

Shooting performance of the Sako 85 is excellent but, the felt recoil is high considering the lightness of the carbine and the caliber in which it is chambered, the powerful . 30-06. The 85 Hunter is not made for long sessions at the range, shooting several shots in succession.

What is the Sako 85 chambered in?

Sako 85

Sako M85
Cartridge .204 Ruger to .416 Rem Mag
Action Bolt action
Feed system Controlled feed
Sights Proprietary tapered dovetail rail for attaching optical sights

Are Sako rifles the best?

Sako rifles have always enjoyed an enviable reputation for both rugged dependability and above-average accuracy straight out of the box. Sako has always been mindful of its special reputation in this respect and no rifle ever leaves the factory before being test-fired.

What is a Sako 85 L?

Sako 85 rifles are built with demanding design criteria, based on tradition and innovation, allowing you to choose between different models for the given hunting or training purpose. The Sako 85 series offers several stock styles and barrel options.

How much does a Sako 85 weigh?

With an approximate weight of only 2.4 kg, the Sako 85 Carbonlight with S-action or the new XS-action is exceptionally comfortable to carry, even on long treks.

When did Beretta buy Sako?

2000
After further organizational shifts in state ownership, the company was sold to the Italian Beretta Holding in 2000.

What is the difference between Sako 75 and 85?

The 75 is a pure push feed with with bolt face fully enclosing the cartridge rim. The 85 has a cut at the bottom of the bolt face that allows the cartridge rim to slide under the extractor during feeding. Not quite CRF like a Winchester, but close. Otherwise there are only minor differences between the two.

How much is a Sako 85 Carbonlight?

$3,175
Available models

CAT CODE MODEL MSRP
JRSCF16 85 Carbonlight $3,175
JRSCF21 85 Carbonlight $3,175
JRSCF52 85 Carbonlight $3,175