Thread: Chose between Sako or Tikka...

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I have only ever used lows.....but then I have only ever used 308 in the 85s....they work perfectly.

Both my 85's struggle with lows. As an estimate, I'd say the 270win would eject 70% of the time at best, the 270wsm was worse at only 30% of the time. Even with meds the wsm still fails occasionally. Like a few guys have said you have to be energetic with the bolt for best results. I don't think a $3500 new rifle should perform like that, but I still have two, but I bought them 2nd hand

Originally Posted by FRST

Both my 85's struggle with lows. As an estimate, I'd say the 270win was 70% at best, the 270wsm was worse at only 30% of the time. Even with meds the wsm still fails 10%. Like a few guys have said you have to be energetic with the bolt for best results. I don't think a $3500 new rifle should perform like that, but I still have two, but I bought them 2nd hand

I think your problems start with 2 and rhyme with 70