Sako 85 Design

Originally posted by TexasPhotog What would you guys recommend for a quick detachable system for Sako's with iron sights?  Is the Talley QD system good?  How repeatable is it?  Also will Talley low's work with a 40mm objective lens on a Sako?  How about the same thing on a T3?  Thanks for replies!

There are lots of good postings in this thread that may answer some of your questions.  I've owned a 75 and 85 and by process of elimination the Talley QD was the best.  It has great repeatability if mounted correctly.  The levers are long and allow a lot of leverage in tightening. 

Make sure the bases are completely and fully forward on the dovetails.  Tap them with a hammer and piece of wood (to protect the finish).  Then be sure both rings are fully forward against the recoil shoulders before tightening.  I preferred the short action bases on my long action because there was no overhang into the loading port with the rear base.  I found positioning the levers pointing towards each other and down about 45 degrees prevented most catches on gear or whatever.

I find Talley's are not the easiest to mount but they are rugged.  The lows will easily mount a 40mm objective lens.  I used lows with a 50mm objective lens on my 85.  I have no idea if the scope would interfere with the back iron on a Sako. 

Can't comment on rings for the Tikka T3 because I didn't keep it long.  Mine had the factory bases and rings and I didn't like them.  As to the 85 itself I love the trigger and the smooth action but don't like the hard cocking, fit of the stock around the tang and small recoil lug system.  But no rifle is perfect. 

Originally posted by pass-thru Originally posted by Rebel I am ready to make the big investment in gun, scope and mount.  Sako 85 or A7? Swarovski Z5 3.5 - 18 X 44 or Swarovski Z6 2.5 - 15 X 44? Talley Mounts? It is a lot of money and I can't make a mistake. I have been shooting my last rifle for 20 years Remingtom 700 in 30-06. I hope I am just as happy with my new investment! Any coments are appreciated! I just got the Bavarian and it is a very nice rifle.  I am having a terrible time deciding which scope to go with, so I guess I'll just take my time to avoid buyers remorse.

I am ready to make the big investment in gun, scope and mount.  Sako 85 or A7? Swarovski Z5 3.5 - 18 X 44 or Swarovski Z6 2.5 - 15 X 44? Talley Mounts? It is a lot of money and I can't make a mistake. I have been shooting my last rifle for 20 years Remingtom 700 in 30-06. I hope I am just as happy with my new investment!

I like Sakos
I have a 1959 Forrester 243 that my son now hunts with
Dad has a Sako actioned custom 22-250 he built in 66
I bought a Tikka T3 Stainless lite 308 2 years ago and it (like the others) is a tack driver
decided to "upgrade" to a model 75 greywolf in 308 (laminate and stainless)
didn't really like it, felt bulky in my hands
sold it
fondled a new 85 Finlight 270 and had to have it

so, I like the 85

I think Tikkas are the better value though
I still have my 308 and always will, in fact, if I had to choose just one rilfe it would probably be it.   I helped a newbie co worker recently sight in a lightly used Tikka Varmint 308 he got and my handloads (for my gun) produced one ragged hole, nice...

as much as I appreciate and admire nice handrubbed wood stocks and deep bluing,  for a hunting rifle, give me synthetic and stainless.. 
heck, my ARs are camo spraypainted and my Tikka just got the same treatment!

Originally posted by pyro6999 i wonder if its possible to call beretta and ask if they could get you one of those??what kind of money are we talking here $2000??

i wonder if its possible to call beretta and ask if they could get you one of those??what kind of money are we talking here $2000??


Edited by pyro6999 - March/19/2009 at 12:52