Thread: Sako Carbonlight - New for 2015

The long actions aren't as light as I thought they might be, but then suppose it's better to have a bit'a'meat in the action then not enough.

TIM is way lighter even with his heavy stock, 6- 3/4 lb as in the pic with a Z5. GO WEATHERBY





Wouldn't mind one though, especially a 260 mmmmmm...........

Originally Posted by Philipo

The long actions aren't as light as I thought they might be, but then suppose it's better to have a bit'a'meat in the action then not enough.

TIM is way lighter even with his heavy stock, 6- 3/4 lb as in the pic with a Z5. GO WEATHERBY

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Wouldn't mind one though, especially a 260 mmmmmm...........

How heavy are the long action carbonlites Phil ?

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

@Dreamer what does that outfit weigh?

3355g minus 5 rounds or 3045g minus sup, bipod and 5 rounds

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

How heavy are the long action carbonlites Phil ?

2.8 so just under 6-1/4 lb, so still bloody light for a mag action. Most lw long action models are a lb heavier than their short action siblings.

I'd have one, good to have a little weight on a grunty cannon, thought of putting a lighter stock on Tim and saving another 300 odd grams but I think he's light enough and a good practical weight at the mo.



PS- Was waiting and hopeing for some flack from the Sako fan club hahaha where's my boyfriend Brads xx

Originally Posted by Philipo

The long actions aren't as light as I thought they might be, but then suppose it's better to have a bit'a'meat in the action then not enough.

TIM is way lighter even with his heavy stock, 6- 3/4 lb as in the pic with a Z5. GO WEATHERBY

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Wouldn't mind one though, especially a 260 mmmmmm...........

good job men!

Originally Posted by Philipo

2.8 so just under 6-1/4 lb, so still bloody light for a mag action. Most lw long action models are a lb heavier than their short action siblings.

I'd have one, good to have a little weight on a grunty cannon, thought of putting a lighter stock on Tim and saving another 300 odd grams but I think he's light enough and a good practical weight at the mo.



PS- Was waiting and hopeing for some flack from the Sako fan club hahaha where's my boyfriend Brads xx

No flack here mate.
Rifles are just tools to me.
While I love my carbonlite I'm just not convinced they are worth the asking price.
Edit: Tim is a super cool rig.


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Originally Posted by BRADS

No flack here mate.
Rifles are just tools to me.
While I love my carbonlite I'm just not convinced they are worth the asking price.
Edit: Tim is a super cool rig.


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Should we be worried about someone who names his rifle "Tim"
I like the Sako Carbonlights its just I would rather have several rifles as opposed to just one flash one I'm too scared to take out in the rain eh.

Originally Posted by mikee

Should we be worried about someone who names his rifle "Tim"
I like the Sako Carbonlights its just I would rather have several rifles as opposed to just one flash one I'm too scared to take out in the rain eh.

Philipo is way past the stage of needing to be worried about mikee.
Take out the rain shit mines out bloody near everyday at this time of year!
Then again we don't get rain


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Good writeup @Philipo.

My Howa (yeah I said it) with a senator carbon weights 6.8lbs with 4 rounds and the Zenith. No can though so that would put it over 7lbs I reckon.





Had a good look at the Carbonlights at the Sika Show and would love one in 22-250...

After looking at this thread the other day I saw a carbonlite in store while I was in town today and decided to take a look at it, nice rifle, nice to handle and reasonably light, im just not convinced that the carbon stock is worth $1800 on top of the price of a "basic" finnlight.

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Good writeup @Philipo.

My Howa (yeah I said it) with a senator carbon weights 6.8lbs with 4 rounds and the Zenith. No can though so that would put it over 7lbs I reckon.


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Had a good look at the Carbonlights at the Sika Show and would love one in 22-250...

That's one futuristic muzzle brake 3hundy

Originally Posted by Philipo

That's one futuristic muzzle brake 3hundy

Its actually a 'Mussel Brake' ...

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

After looking at this thread the other day I saw a carbonlite in store while I was in town today and decided to take a look at it, nice rifle, nice to handle and reasonably light, im just not convinced that the carbon stock is worth $1800 on top of the price of a "basic" finnlight.

@Ryan_Songhurst Which shop had it? I'd like to go have a gander at one.

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

@Ryan_Songhurst Which shop had it? I'd like to go have a gander at one.

H&F tower junction, its a 7-08

Also one at Whangarei in 7-08 if anyone wants a fondle.
I had a good look and would love to buy it because it is awesome, but just can't justify $5k, wish I could!

So I bought the Japanese version instead!