Post by: gee_unit360 on March 29, 2024, 01:57:26 PM
Post by: Lowedog on March 29, 2024, 02:23:33 PM
Post by: gee_unit360 on March 29, 2024, 02:26:50 PM
I don't have any personal experience with the Sako 90 but it gets great reviews. I am not a fan of the stock on the Christensen but that just comes down to personal preference. I guess with it being such a difference in calibers, for me it would come down to what I plan to hunt with the rifle. If it's deer size game or smaller then I'd probably go with the 6.5prc. If it's an all around gun to include elk sized game then I would put a lot more consideration into spending more on the Sako.
Thanks Lowedog, I was looking for more of an all around gun to include elk.
Post by: MADMAX on March 29, 2024, 03:35:26 PM
I got a Christensen 7mag ridgeline for just under $1700
Love it
Post by: gee_unit360 on March 29, 2024, 05:17:11 PM
Watch for sales at Sportsmans
I got a Christensen 7mag ridgeline for just under $1700
Love it
Thanks MADMAX, is it sub MOA out of the box as advertised?
Post by: MADMAX on March 29, 2024, 05:26:28 PM
Watch for sales at Sportsmans
I got a Christensen 7mag ridgeline for just under $1700
Love it
Thanks MADMAX, is it sub MOA out of the box as advertised?
Seems to be
I put a Leupold on went the range and was satisfied in an hour out to 200 only but anymore that works for my old eyes
I’ve heard some complaints but mine shoots fine
I also wire brushed and solvent cleaned before I ever shot one round and brush and patch after 3 shots at sight in
If you got lots of money take a look at a Cooper
Good luck
Post by: MADMAX on March 29, 2024, 05:32:24 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,284934.0.html
Post by: jrebel on March 29, 2024, 05:42:58 PM
Lots of great reviews on the Sako 90, if those were my only two choices....it would be the Sako over the Christensen without a second thought.
Savage ultralite
Savage KLYM (I'm super interested in this rifle)
Both these with good handloads will shoot sub MOA and likely half MOA with a good shooter.
Bergara Cabon Crest would be another to look at.
And the list just keeps going........lots of great rifles on the market these days.
Post by: Alchase on March 29, 2024, 05:59:59 PM
Post by: Alan K on March 29, 2024, 06:18:07 PM
Post by: Sakko300wsm on March 30, 2024, 06:15:23 AM
Post by: gee_unit360 on March 30, 2024, 07:05:54 PM
Have a couple Christensen Ridgelines - my 6.5 PRC is probably the best shooting rifle I’ve owned and it’s on factory ammo
How do your Sakos
shoot?
Post by: ipkus on March 31, 2024, 08:00:48 AM
Post by: Sneaky on March 31, 2024, 08:11:39 AM
That being said, the rifle when I got it had some tool marks on the inside that I didn't think were acceptable on an 1800$ rifle. While they mentioned it wouldn't affect performance, Christensen agreed and I sent the rifle back to have it repaired. They had a super fast turn around and the rifle came back looking fresh and shooting awesome. Good customer service.
As others have mentioned, north of 3k is a lot of money if you're not going full custom. I would go with the ridgeline and spend the other 1500$ on optics.
Post by: gee_unit360 on March 31, 2024, 10:02:32 AM
My 6.5CM ridgeline shoots sub 1 inch with everything I have ever shot out of it - all factory ammo. From 156 bergers to 127gr LR-X... I've never owned a rifle that performed that well over such a wide range of ammunition. It could also be that the 6.5's are inherently accurate. Lots of folks are getting great performance out of the savage ultralight rifles for quite a bit less money.
That being said, the rifle when I got it had some tool marks on the inside that I didn't think were acceptable on an 1800$ rifle. While they mentioned it wouldn't affect performance, Christensen agreed and I sent the rifle back to have it repaired. They had a super fast turn around and the rifle came back looking fresh and shooting awesome. Good customer service.
As others have mentioned, north of 3k is a lot of money if you're not going full custom. I would go with the ridgeline and spend the other 1500$ on optics.
Thanks, appreciate your take.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on March 31, 2024, 10:33:04 AM
Have a couple Christensen Ridgelines - my 6.5 PRC is probably the best shooting rifle I’ve owned and it’s on factory ammo
How do your Sakos
shoot?
They shoot very well also , but my Christensen is hands down my go to
Post by: b23 on March 31, 2024, 02:18:52 PM
Can't say that I was overly thrilled I had to send a brand new gun back but CA was excellent to work with and when it came back it was exactly as they said, and, they paid for shipping both ways so I have nothing to complain about.
My CA Ridgeline shoots the 147 Hornady match ammo so well and though I have, two, sets of Redding 6.5 PRC dies, don't ask it was a total brainfart on my part, unless I start shooting it a lot more I'm not even going to bother with working up a load.
I'm a Sako/Tikka fan but I'd have a hard time spending that much for a non custom rifle and since my CA 6.5 PRC has turned out to shoot so well, between the two, I'd have to pick the CA Ridgeline.
Post by: Alchase on March 31, 2024, 04:56:18 PM
All three are sub-MOA rifles. Never had an issue with either.
Fantastic rifles.