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Old 07-02-2022, 12:46 PM
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Default Deer Gun - .270 win

Looking at purchasing a new rifle specifically for deer and .270/.280 is my preferred caliber choice.

Anyone have any suggestions? Lightweight is key and not wood stock.

I was thinking the sako 85 finnlight or sako a7, but i do know of the ejection issues that come with the 85s.
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Old 07-02-2022, 12:51 PM
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T3x lightweight Tikka, and invest heavy in mounts and optics.

No fly’s on either cartridge, if you are a factory fodder flogger, look more towards the .270Win. Not that 7mm REM Express (280 REM) is that hard to find, just it’s that 1/2 a degree further towards obscure, than it’s cousin the .270 Win.
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Old 07-02-2022, 12:54 PM
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I have have no hesitation in recommending a Christensen Mesa or a bit cheaper the Tikka T3X.

Lotsa nice guns out there.

270 is strychnine to deer.

Good luck.

I feel that they ask too much for the Sako 85s.
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Old 07-02-2022, 12:55 PM
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Any suggestions on mounts and optics?
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Old 07-02-2022, 12:58 PM
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Looking at purchasing a new rifle specifically for deer and .270/.280 is my preferred caliber choice.

Anyone have any suggestions? Lightweight is key and not wood stock.

I was thinking the sako 85 finnlight or sako a7, but i do know of the ejection issues that come with the 85s.
In that price range have a look at the new Weatherby Lightweight rifle. As accurate as the Sako, better action and stock. Also, a whole bunch lighter than the Sako. I have the earlier 257 Weatherby Ultra Light in LH. Great shooting gun, will do .25 at 100 for 3 shots. The only Sako I own now are pre Beretta ownership.

https://weatherby.com/store/mark-v-backcountry-2-0-ti/

Top it with a Swaro Z3 4-12x44 with the BRH reticle in Talleys and you will be all in with a full mag and sling, at a tad over 6 Lbs.

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Any suggestions on mounts and optics?

Talleys if you want to keep things on the light side but there's lots of options.

Sako A7 is disco'd but maybe you're thinking used. Do yourself a favor if you're contemplating going a step up from Tikka towards Sako pricing. As sns2 mentioned the Christensen Mesa is an excellent rifle and $5 - 600 lower than the Sako Finnlight with a better stock.

Fyi Tikka/Sakos will be detach mag vs drop plate mag if you have a preference.

Kimber makes a nice rifle as well but they are a little tighter chambers for sure.
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Steve, tell us how much you are spending total. We will always be happy to spend your money.
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Old 07-02-2022, 01:04 PM
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Steve, tell us how much you are spending total. We will always be happy to spend your money.
Easy there tiger!

I've had great success with my sako and i love the action on it but caught me by surprise a few items with some issues in the field.

Tikka always nice choice as it doesn't break the bank $$$
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Easy there tiger!

I've had great success with my sako and i love the action on it but caught me by surprise a few items with some issues in the field.

Tikka always nice choice as it doesn't break the bank $$$
I have never had anything but good luck with all my Sakos of which there have been more than a few over the years. In fact, I even had two Finnlights in 270 Win, of which there were no ejection issues. The price increases and the potential danger of the ejection issues would just make me look elsewhere or buy used from a trustworthy seller. Buying used is always wise.

I ask for your budget, as it will help guys give you reasonable suggestions.
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Old 07-02-2022, 01:33 PM
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Thanks for your feedback.

Sako's are pretty tough right now especially in .270 but i will keep looking.
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Old 07-02-2022, 02:39 PM
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I have a Seiko 85 in270 win Left Hand had ejection problems when I first bought it got different scope rings no issues since then.

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Old 07-02-2022, 02:47 PM
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Very happy with my Tikka t3 Lite stainless .270 win. It shoots under an inch groups of three with factory rounds, the action is very smooth, etc. All the good things people say about them are true in my experience, and the bad things they say are mostly aesthetic. I have the Sako optilock rings and bases with the plastic inserts. Very solid setup, doesn't require any lapping, etc., although quite expensive as rings/bases go.
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Old 07-02-2022, 02:49 PM
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Browning X Bolt Hells Canyon in 270 would be light
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If you are thinking Sako A7, there's nothing wrong with your thinking....
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I've been hunting with a Browning A Bolt II for years, never had a problem never used more than one round to take an animal. It wears a Bushnell Elite 4500, I keep it zeroed for 200 yards. It likes a diet of 140 grain BTSP Customs. Smooth action and the weight is very reasonable.
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The Browning X-Bolt Composite is a great rifle with some various stock camo patterns available, love the way mine shoots and carries. Very smooth bolt action. I kinda wish I would have got it in a .308 but the .270 is getting it done as well.
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Just read an article on this a couple days ago ....

https://www.fieldandstream.com/12-li...-every-budget/

The best thing to do, especially when buying a light weight rifle is shoulder it. A bad fit is a nightmare to try and shoot accurately. Not sure if it's just me, or somehow the less weight the worse it gets if it doesn't fit right. I've spent some real good money learning this lesson.
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Old 07-03-2022, 12:20 PM
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I have a Tikka T3 with a Leopold vx3 4.5 to 14 in 270(wsm). It is my first choice when I grab a gun. It's been used on 2 antelope, 3 elk and more deer than I can remember. Used it sub 100 yards, out to 400. Matched with 140gr tsx or ttsx, whatever it gets aimed at hits the ground shortly after. It is very good on not damaging meat when you stay away from shoulders.
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I have a Seiko 85 in270 win Left Hand had ejection problems when I first bought it got different scope rings no issues since then.

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I wonder if its my rings, i do have sako rings so you'd think that couldn't possibly be the issue?
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I wonder if its my rings, i do have sako rings so you'd think that couldn't possibly be the issue?
I have Seiko Rings also just went up a different size I think they make three sizes

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I have Seiko Rings also just went up a different size I think they make three sizes

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The Sakos that have ejection issues are due to the angle it is ejecting the case. For some reason they don't all eject at the same angle, don't know whether it is cartridge specific or just the erector. The case hits the scope and falls back into the action. The cure has often been higher rings for more clearance for the brass to get out. Others were fixed by working on or replacing the ejector, which is actually the proper fix.

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Old 07-17-2022, 05:56 PM
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Decided on .270 Sako 85 finnlight, took awhile to find as stock issues are low as most of you are aware.

Any suggestions on a scope? I will need something that will be good for low light and long range 400-500 yards.
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There are a number of recent ones on right now on scopes. Worth a search and read, tons of good info.
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Decided on .270 Sako 85 finnlight, took awhile to find as stock issues are low as most of you are aware.

Any suggestions on a scope? I will need something that will be good for low light and long range 400-500 yards.
I topped mine with a Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 with BRH reticle. I thought it was a good pairing.
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Old 07-17-2022, 06:16 PM
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illuminated reticle is nice option, i hear the swarovski's are great but don't have a good warranty policy compared to others.
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illuminated reticle is nice option, i hear the swarovski's are great but don't have a good warranty policy compared to others.
Swarovski will back their product as good if not better than the rest
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Swarovski will back their product as good if not better than the rest
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illuminated reticle is nice option, i hear the swarovski's are great but don't have a good warranty policy compared to others.
I picked up a Zeiss V4 4-16 x 44mm with the illuminated fire dot reticle. My first Zeiss, I've had Kahles, Leica, and Leupold mostly the last 20 years. So far I'm pretty pleased with it, and my old eyes also appreciate that little red dot.
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I have the Leupold 3i 3.5-10*40 on my Finnlight 7-08. It’s a nice scope, tons of light and not too heavy.
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^ Still waiting for my Finnlight in 7-08, lol. The VX3i is a nice and light scope. That is what I have on my X-Bolt go to. I am planning to either move it to the Sako (if I ever get it, lol) or put a Z3 on it (which I already have). Another option I am debating is the FX3 (6x42), which I also already have, but not sure it fits my purpose, I have never extensively used a fixed power scope, and it is a bit (negligently, really, like an ounce?) heavier than both of the former.

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I picked up a Zeiss V4 4-16 x 44mm with the illuminated fire dot reticle. My first Zeiss, I've had Kahles, Leica, and Leupold mostly the last 20 years. So far I'm pretty pleased with it, and my old eyes also appreciate that little red dot.
Zeiss are very nice with excellent glass, but I don’t think it would be my choice for a “lightweight” rifle. It weighs almost twice as much as the VX3i (22+ oz vs 12.6). The same is true for Swarovski Z3, which weighs about the same as the VX3i.


The illuminated reticles are great, IMO.
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