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Thread: Sako 85 Range report

  1. 01-07-2014, 04:19 PM #1
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    Sako 85 Range report

    Finally got the second scope mounted on the sako. Wasnt happy with the first. Thanks to 7mmsaum who helped out with load development.

    The calibre 7mmremag. I wanted a classic looking rifle with longrange capability without looking like a long range rig.

    The scopes a 4.5 x 14 x 50 with CDS . Shooting 162 gn A maxs it went well. Got it sighted in then went back too 200 yds.First two shots were on the right. went three clicks left then 5 more shots. Im not the best shot around so happy with the result. It will only get better.
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  3. 01-07-2014, 04:24 PM #2
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    Nice rig and nice using of rig
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    Nice!


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    Like it Nathan
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  6. 01-07-2014, 07:44 PM #5
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    Nice set up! What Bi-pod are you using ?
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    Nice rig, are you going to put a can on it?
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    Nice. Do you find the cheek piece is high enough with a 50 mm scope?
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    Nice rig for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ramrod View Post
    Nice set up! What Bi-pod are you using ?
    I only own one bi pod. It's a Harris. The low model.
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    Beautiful looking rifle.

    1 inch tube VX3?
    Welcome to Sako club.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian View Post
    Nice. Do you find the cheek piece is high enough with a 50 mm scope?
    Seems ok Brian. It's pretty comfortable to shoot. Compared with other rifles I've had it's quite heavy which helps
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hendrik470 View Post
    Nice rig, are you going to put a can on it?
    Not sure. I'm thinking it's too sexy to cut up.
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    Excellent scope choice aswell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogmatix View Post
    Beautiful looking rifle.

    1 inch tube VX3?
    30 mm. From the optics zone
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    Still gutted I missed out on a 300WinMag like this recently...
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