Thread: 85 SS & Finnlight

Really the only weight saving I can think of excluding the difference in the fluted barrel is the alloy trigger guard and mag base plate in the Finnlight.

Originally Posted by BRADS

In 308 .7kgs.
85 SS 3.5kgs
Finnlight 2.8kgs


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Those numbers do not sound correct at all. 700g with the only changes being alloy bottom metal, alloy mag bottom and barrel contour / fluting / length.

100 - 200g would be more like it.

Originally Posted by kokako

Those numbers do not sound correct at all. 700g with the only changes being alloy bottom metal, alloy mag bottom and barrel contour / fluting / length.

100 - 200g would be more like it.

Given the quality of the hunting fishing website..... in hindsight id say you are correct.

If you want to save some weight on the 85, replace the 875g stock! (85 S Finnlight not soft touch)

Originally Posted by kokako

If you want to save some weight on the 85, replace the 875g stock!

Options here are?

Originally Posted by gimp

Anyone know the actual weight difference? Sako site doesn't help much, maybe .1kg according to them...

Sounds like the Carbonlight is what you are after

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Options here are?

McMillan! here, as in on the planet.

Originally Posted by kokako

Sounds like the Carbonlight is what you are after

gimp is allergic to man calibers

Originally Posted by kokako

McMillan! here, as in on the planet.

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weight,price,avalibility etc? last time I got keen on a lighter stock I couldn't even find one on their website.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

weight,price,avalibility etc? last time I got keen on a lighter stock I couldn't even find one on their website.

I will do some research........

This clip solves the argument regarding the weight of a rifle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX0MB7pJtKs

Have you looked at the retail price of the 85 Finnlight in the states? It's $1700 at Cabelas. That translates to about $2250. Over here we sell them for $3200. That's quite a mark up isn't it? I'm looking at a Finnlight for myself also, however that mark up is really putting me off.

How long people reckon before the Carbonlights start showing up in the shops? Would like to go look at one.

Originally Posted by Daniel Kwon

Have you looked at the retail price of the 85 Finnlight in the states? It's $1700 at Cabelas. That translates to about $2250. Over here we sell them for $3200. That's quite a mark up isn't it? I'm looking at a Finnlight for myself also, however that mark up is really putting me off.

Do you need an export permit to buy a rifle out of the states? Did you include the shipping, insurance, customs fees and GST in that? Did you allow the NZ shop you buy it off any profit margin? How about giving the NZ shop some slack for having one on the shelf for you to handle? Not trying to start an import debate, I just thought if you were going to make those sort of comparisons you might want to be a little more realistic with your numbers.

Originally Posted by MattyP

How long people reckon before the Carbonlights start showing up in the shops? Would like to go look at one.

Too long!