Sako 85 Finnlight

[Oldtrader3]

I guess that I am surprised that this stock which is injection molded polymer and not a thermoset resin, would ever be used on a rifle that costs as much as this one does. I own a Sako Model 85 Hunter with a walnut stock and they are the same price as the Finnlight.

This injection molded stock looks just like what was used on the much less expensive Model 75 which is discontinued now. I guess that Sako just moved the stock over and used it on the Model 85 but did not lower the rifle price to reflect using a stock that is left over from the Model 75 being moved into a higher platform product, at a higher price. I hope that this sort of thing is not what we can expect from Sako now that Beretta controls them?

 

[brianwyo]

I have two Sako 75 stainless/synthetic rifles. Their stocks are just ok. My 85 finnlight has a much differant stock that is very disappointing. It has some cheap rubber like inserts that look like they will fall out soon. Both Sako 75 are very accurate and the actions are glass smooth. My Sako 85 accuracy is good but the action is a little rougher. I am still getting used to it. Brian

 

[Jager1]

Here's what I want with, now to coat or not?

I own the exact same rifle. I expected a better quality stock from Sako in its price range.
Did your rifle gain any weight with the new stock? I do like those mcswirley stocks. I should look at them a little closer. Brian

Brianwyo,
I felt the same for the cost we should received better. At this point with cost of the stock,pillar install and bedding cost. I'm close to and may have been into a 48 sporter by now. Although I do like the Sako actions. As far as the weight goes. I feel it may have lost an ounce or two. Perceived felt recoil has seemed to defiantly improved but probably due to the fact of having a real recoil pad. This is my 2nd McMillan they are very strong and stable stocks one of the best IMO.

Jager1

 

[Oldtrader3]

I changed the pad on my Model 85. Sako had set it up with (2) stainless pins that were rounded and were located only about 3/16ths under the back surface of the recoil pad. In .338 this arrangement pounded my shoulder and left sore marks where the pins were after every range session. I froze off the recoil pad and replaced it with a Simms. Much better now no pins to wreak my shoulder.

 

[ccoker]

might check with Manners precision, they make great stocks as well
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