Sako 75 vs the 85

harv3589 · #1 12-04-2008, 05:48 PM

Why do some think the 75 is better than the 85? Is purely the stock design that they are going on or am I missing something about the rifle itself? Just wondering if that can be clarified. Personally I have an 85 and it shoots excellent, recoil is great and functions without a hitch....am I missing something?

double gun · #2 12-05-2008, 10:28 AM

I like the 75's synthetic stock better than the 85's, I like the old mag release better, and the bolt knob shape. I really like that the 85's are lighter, and I like their laminate stocks better than the 75's. I dont think there are any "real" advantages to either model over the other, just personal preference.

Ice Fishing Maniac · #3 12-05-2008, 10:44 AM

I personally prefer the stock design of the model 75 over the 85. If I wanted the m85 stock, I'd just buy a Tikka T3 in the LS model and save the $$$$ IMO. Since Beretta bought over Sako, they went with a more "American style" stock.

The model 85 has a new clip release system so some hunters dont hit their release button for their clip and loose it...never happened to me.

I do believe the m85 is a Control round feed action now. Other than that...it a Sako...great craftsmanship and an awesome rifle.

Form more info goto Sako's website... Sako Rifles

Mad_Mikee · #4 12-05-2008, 02:01 PM

While I dont really have experience with the model 75, I did just get a Sako 85 in 7mm-08. Seems to fit nice, its light and I like the control round feeding and new mag system.

Mind you I havent even mounted a scope or shot it yet, I still really like it.

harv3589 · #5 12-05-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by double gun

I like the 75's synthetic stock better than the 85's, I like the old mag release better, and the bolt knob shape. I really like that the 85's are lighter, and I like their laminate stocks better than the 75's. I dont think there are any "real" advantages to either model over the other, just personal preference.

That is the biggest complaint I hear about the 85, is their stock. People don't like the style and what it is made out of. It handles recoil great I have found and I don't know why people don't like what it is made out of...mine will shoot the lights out so I am not sure what a "better" quality stock would offer the gun....other than very few onces of weight savings. Don't get me wrong, I have thought about putting a McMillan Edge on my 85 to shave a few onces but when it comes down to it why mess with something that is already so accurate?

No one has an issue with the rifle itself though? how it functions or reliability?

Ice Fishing Maniac · #6 12-05-2008, 04:46 PM

NEVER, and my first Sako m75 rifle...a stainless synthetic 300WM been thru soom hard hunts. Never failed me or my buddy with his (10 years now). At the time my buddy was going to get a Browning SS due to his cash flow back then but after he held his Sako for the first time, he was very happy he went with it. And to me there is no comparison of a Sako m75 rifle to a Browning.

A Macmillan stock would be nice and I'm considering one for a 270WSM for a m75 just because I prefer the synthetic stock of the Sako m75 in the grey with black rubber inlay over the black with grey rubber inlay (like the Finnlight)..and thats what the rifle in the 270WSM is (black with grey rubber). And with a Macmillan stock its soemthing nobody else would have because you customized it to your own persoanl preference.

The synthetic stocks of a Sako m75 rifle are not like a Tikka T3 stock nor a Sako A7 from what I heard... not the hollow sounding. Its solid.

harv3589 · #7 12-05-2008, 05:04 PM

My 85's stock does not sound hollow at all as well....I am going to be hunting this gun hard for the rest of my life all over the world and I am sure it will hold up.

This 85 stock is strong and will take a beating I am sure....I had a McMillan Edge stock and it to me was not very tough, not as tough as my factory Sako one anyways.

DelQ · #8 12-05-2008, 05:12 PM

I purchased my first Sako, a 75 in 270 wsm, recently. I had hesitated on a Sako when I found out the design of the 85 clearly was built to American "classic" spec. I've shouldered both and when I found a 75 in my calibre, I did not hesitate, nor have I regretted it. I've tested my Sako75 out to 400 metres and it rivals my Sendero.

I guess this doesn't really answer your question, Harv 3589, but if you are looking at a Sako, 75 or 85, I think you have good taste