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Offline Thehowler

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New rifle
« on: March 03, 2017, 07:19:18 PM »
Looking at purchasing a quality hunting rifle this spring in 270 win.
Torn between the Kimber Montana vs the Sako Finnlight 85.
Thoughts?
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2017, 07:41:22 PM »
Tough choice.  Finnlite as I don't prefer the kimber safety.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2017, 12:23:40 AM »
Lot's of great options out there but of your 2 choices Sako all the way. My Sako 85 is the best rifle I have ever owned. Feel, fit, trigger,accuracy can't be beat.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2017, 01:03:56 PM »
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2017, 01:27:55 PM »
A bunch of models in the Sako, what is your preference?  You might have guessed, Sako

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2017, 01:49:09 PM »
Sako finbears for me
.338 for elk,
7mm mag for deer.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2017, 02:19:07 PM »
I have a deluxe finnbear as well. My grandpa got it for my father and gave it tom him at 18. Then my dad passed it to me when I turned 18. It's in 300 wm but I need to re-barrel it.
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2017, 02:31:26 PM »
I sure like mine.
My dad bought the 7mm new in 1972.
He gave it to me and I eventually found an identical one in .338, also like it.. The 7mm has such sentimental value that I will probably pass it to my boy.
Dependable, accurate and trustworthy.
Also classy.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2017, 04:08:30 PM »
Sako
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The American Soldier and Jesus Christ. One died for your freedom, the other for your soul.

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He trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2017, 07:01:15 PM »
Thanks for all the replys.
I will be testing out a new Sako soon.

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