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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Tjv28 on February 15, 2017, 09:29:07 PM

Title: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Tjv28 on February 15, 2017, 09:29:07 PM: Which would you choose? Thinking .30 caliber.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 15, 2017, 10:24:09 PM: Deer ? Elk ? Long range or close ? If going 300 I would really look at the 300 wsm Browning Xbolt. Very compact handy rifle that packs a pop. If you need more than that I would look at jumping to a 338. The Mark 5 is a stout gun - may as well shoot something with authority in it. The 338 kicks no more than the 300 imo having shot both forever in weatherbys. Sako's are nice though.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 16, 2017, 04:50:52 AM: Sako 85
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Alchase on February 16, 2017, 10:22:39 AM: Quote from: Buzz2401 on February 16, 2017, 04:50:52 AM
Sako 85

Ya that, I have had a Weatherby Mark V in 7mm, great rifle.
I now Own a Sako 85 Finlight in 300 WM.
If I had to choose I would take the Sako.
Both are good rifles.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Bofire on February 16, 2017, 06:38:43 PM: Sako, no contest
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 16, 2017, 07:27:59 PM: Quote from: Bofire on February 16, 2017, 06:38:43 PM
Sako, no contest

With out getting into a pissing contest I totally agree with this. My wifes Finnlight is twice the rifle that the weatherby was it replaced. I love my Kimber but am totally jealous of my wifes rifle.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: NW SURVEYOR on February 16, 2017, 07:32:49 PM: I have two Sako finbears, a .338 and a7mm mag.
Both 1971 models.
The triggers, feel, accuracy, confidence are outstanding.
Like Filson's motto states,
"Might as well have the best".
A buddy has an 85 which is pretty sweet, but he still prefers
My rifles.
Sako any day.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: 4T on February 16, 2017, 08:18:49 PM: I've never had a sako but they are on my short list for future purchases. I had an accurate in a 7 mm wthrby is was very accurate. But I sold it after hunting season because it was so heavy to pack around all day.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: JJB11B on February 16, 2017, 08:28:41 PM: Quote from: Tjv28 on February 15, 2017, 09:29:07 PM
Which would you choose? Thinking .30 caliber.
I used to have a Stainless Weatherby MKV in .300 WBY. PUT A BRAKE on it if you go that route...It was fine with the brake, noise aside. Without the brake she kicked like a mule.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: slm9s on February 16, 2017, 09:03:12 PM: Sako, unless you're a LR hunter - then the Wby.
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Tjv28 on February 19, 2017, 12:32:10 AM: Thanks for the replies...
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: Sakko300wsm on February 19, 2017, 05:15:54 AM: Sako300wsm :chuckle:
Title: Re: Weatherby mark v accumark or sako 85 hunter?
Post by: bearpaw on February 19, 2017, 01:31:09 PM: I own both types of guns, both are good guns, I like the feel of the weatherby better, just a personal preference, both are great guns