Thread: Sako 85 Finnlight II

OK so where does he Finnlight 2 stand relative to other Sako 85 models ?

Take as the benchmark the 85 SS which would be a standard current Sako model.
There's one shown here, set up for hunting but also used for field target shooting: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-2018-a-38568/ it's good for open country and very nice to use but at 4.5 kg a bit on the heavy and long side for all round hunting in NZ.

The three key numbers are: barrel length, nominal weight (from sako.fi S/308 size action) and price. Features need discussion.

Sako 85 SS Bbl 510 Wt 2.8kg 20" with muzzle thread
Sako 85 SS Bbl 570 Wt 2.9kg 22 1/2"
Sako Finnlight 2 Bbl 515 Wt 2.8kg 20 1/4"
Sako Carbonlight Bbl 515 Wt 2.4kg 20 1/4"


So, the Finnlight 2 would be a price point alternative to the carbonlight.
It has the added features of adjustable cheek and cerakoting which would add to the weight.
A standard 85 SS is available at the same nominal weight and barrel length as the Finnlight 2 and has the advantage that the barrel isn't fluted so can be further shortened and doesn't collect water and dirt.