Sako 85 Long Range rifle question

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

would this rifle be ok for long range hunting?

ref:
"SAKO 85 LONG RANGE
the Sako 85 Long Range rifle serves
designed for long-range hunting in particular
specific details, such as a muzzle brake,
26" match grade barrel,
double sling studs and
a stock designed for the prone position,
guarantee that you will hit your target
even from extreme distances"

URL (download pdf)

Sako 85

Sako 85 rifles are built with demanding design criteria, based on tradition and innovation, allowing you to choose between different models for the given hunting or training purpose.

www.sako.global

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Yes, what caliber.

 

[David_h]

I'd say yes. Kinda heavy and there are lighter options if needing to carry very far or up mountains. Sako 85 action is outstanding.

Website shows only two cartridges for that model: 300 WM and 338 Lapua.

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

laminated stock in Sako 85 long range ?
how does it last and behave
in demanding hunting environments ?
pros & cons compared to other stock
materials ?

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

does laminated mean layers
glued ?
if so is the glue used the weak point ?
in colder temperatures ?
ps. hard to find which tree is
being used in stock :

STOCK

The Sako 85 Long Range has a flat fore- end that provides better support while shooting without a bipod. The double studs enable simultaneous attachment of both the sling and bipod.

 

[flyguy1]

The laminated stocks are made from birch in the Sako 85s. Since it is essentially always winter in Finland, doubt their glue breaks down in cold weather.
We have a Varmint in .204, but PDs aren't out at 15 below, so no personal experience.
There have been some extraction issues with the 85s in longer cartridges; not frequent, but it happens; cartridge hits scope and falls back into action. They supposedly fixed it in the 90.
If you go to Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum, there are experts galore.

 

[memtb]

I'd say yes. Kinda heavy and there are lighter options if needing to carry very far or up mountains. Sako 85 action is outstanding.

Website shows only two cartridges for that model: 300 WM and 338 Lapua.

I have a friend that has this rifle (I think) in .338 Lapua…..great rifle, but heavy, if ya plan on carrying it in somewhat rugged terrain or on long jaunts.

If ya hunt like many folks…. the sxs's or trucks don't seem to mind the weight! memtb

 

[Casscade]

Go to a BR comp or F class and you'll see a ton of laminates. Other than the weight I wouldn't lose sleep over durability.

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

The laminated stocks are made from birch in the Sako 85s. Since it is essentially always winter in Finland, doubt their glue breaks down in cold weather.
We have a Varmint in .204, but PDs aren't out at 15 below, so no personal experience.
There have been some extraction issues with the 85s in longer cartridges; not frequent, but it happens; cartridge hits scope and falls back into action. They supposedly fixed it in the 90.
If you go to Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum, there are experts galore.

tuning required with Sako85 LR stock ?

I had to have a gunsmith tune my
Sako .243 which has traditional wooden
stock because its barrel was adjusted
"too close the stock" i.e the barrel did not
"freely vibrate above the stock" (sorry,
don't know the right terms) i.e it was
impossible to get it hit targets due to
this faulty design one would expect the
manufacture like Sako to set it right
in their production line.

Once tuned by the gunsmith the rifle
has served me well even in winter
conditions.
Has Sako improved production
standars for Sako85 ?

Also .243 stock is durable and let me
to install the bipod I wanted for which
I disassembed the riffle, drilled holes
to have the bipod and stuff I wanted
to carry the rifle with special belts for
winter hunting and with picatinny trail
.243 did not have.

The question is that whether Sako85
laminated stock is as durable
to disassembly and drill ?

Birch as stock material for Sako85
sounds good, it's the
glue between laminated layers
which makes me nervous -
on the other hand laminated wood
is used to build
tanks for LNG shipis ...

About birch plywood

WISA® Birch plywood is ideal for interior design and furniture because of its harmonious surface and dimensional accuracy. Its strength and stiffness make it perfect for industrial applications.

www.wisaplywood.com

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

DIY steel targets to practice ELR shooting
with Sako85 Long Range rifle & .338lm ?

tips welcome how to build and
how to set the target in field

I have some steel plates I use to
practuce shooting with 9mm pistols
but they are not suitable for .338lm,
and for .243 cal just to adjust rifle.

which material/source have you used ?
grand old car bonnet ?

DIY targets because off the self targets
are very expensive and difficult to get
for .338lm (mostly max .308 cal).

 

[flyguy1]

tuning required with Sako85 LR stock ?

I had to have a gunsmith tune my
Sako .243 which has traditional wooden
stock because its barrel was adjusted
"too close the stock" i.e the barrel did not
"freely vibrate above the stock" (sorry,
don't know the right terms) i.e it was
impossible to get it hit targets due to
this faulty design one would expect the
manufacture like Sako to set it right
in their production line.

Once tuned by the gunsmith the rifle
has served me well even in winter
conditions.
Has Sako improved production
standars for Sako85 ?

Also .243 stock is durable and let me
to install the bipod I wanted for which
I disassembed the riffle, drilled holes
to have the bipod and stuff I wanted
to carry the rifle with special belts for
winter hunting and with picatinny trail
.243 did not have.

The question is that whether Sako85
laminated stock is as durable
to disassembly and drill ?

Birch as stock material for Sako85
sounds good, it's the
glue between laminated layers
which makes me nervous -
on the other hand laminated wood
is used to build
tanks for LNG shipis ...

About birch plywood

WISA® Birch plywood is ideal for interior design and furniture because of its harmonious surface and dimensional accuracy. Its strength and stiffness make it perfect for industrial applications.

www.wisaplywood.com

What you mean is the barrel was not completely free-floated. That can happen. I wouldn't worry about the Sako laminate stocks, nor the glue. You can buy a laminate stock from Boyd's for <$300 that my pretty famous smith stakes his reputation on. My only concern on that rifle would be extraction.

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

What you mean is the barrel was not completely free-floated. That can happen. I wouldn't worry about the Sako laminate stocks, nor the glue. You can buy a laminate stock from Boyd's for <$300 that my pretty famous smith stakes his reputation on. My only concern on that rifle would be extraction.

extraction issue with Sako85 Long Range 26"

any known problems in hunting situations
with Sako85 extraction ?
&
with scope like Eliminator 3 attached?
?
in sport shooting ?
&
passing bear hunting test ?
ref:
" test consists of shooting four shots
at a stationary bear figure in 90 seconds.
All shots must hit a target area
that is 17 centimetres in diameter"
or
shooting fast to rescue your fellow hunter
ref: "wounded bear attacked a bear hunter,
other team members succeeded to rescue
him shooting the bear (the poor lad got
one shot into his leg)"
&
are extraction problem related how
scope has been installed ?
or
how well rifle is cleaned
after hunting ?
or
does Sako85 require any special
treatment, handling to avoid extraction
problems ?

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

memorial shot with .338lm Sako85 ?

how could my son and fellow hunters
build .338 cal memorial shots
after my body has been cremated ?

DIY memorial rifle cartridges preferred,
commercial ones are expensive and
might leave bad memories about me

ref:
"Allow Holy Smoke to help you create
a tribute to your outdoorsperson
like no other."

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