Sako 85 Longrange .338lm Eliminator3 RFI

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

Any tips to hunt with Sako 85 Longrange .338lm
which has the Burris Eliminator 3 laserscope ?

Has anybody experience about the
following bullets:

(1)
338 Lapua Mag Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail FMJBT
(2)
Lapua Naturalis .338 Lapua Magnum 15g

How long distance can one master with the
Burris Eliminator 3 laserscope ?

How does fog limit laser scope ?

What are alternatives for Lapua .338lm
cartridges ?

What distances to use to practice
long range hunting with this rifle ?
or
to adjust/tune it before hunting season ?
with
Lapua tactical-target-cartridge-
scenar-194g-300gr
or similar ?

Which self loading equipment to use
for .338lm ?

Has anybody long range hunted
in the European Union ?
with the EU gun passport ?
in which country ?
which game ?

Any tips/advice/experience
more than welcome !

 

[Taylorbok]

I've been looking at this post way to long.
There is way to much to unpack here.
I'm assuming it's a language barrier thing but most of your questions don't make any sense.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

This is written like the Terminator is trying to become self aware and Skynet has taken away his Phase Plasma Rifle.

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

I've been looking at this post way to long.
There is way to much to unpack here.
I'm assuming it's a language barrier thing but most of your questions don't make any sense.

would this rifle be ok for long extreme 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

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

I've been looking at this post way to long.
There is way to much to unpack here.
I'm assuming it's a language barrier thing but most of your questions don't make any sense.

would this scope be ok for extreme long range hunting ?

URL:

Eliminator III LaserScope 4-16x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

 

[338 dude]

would this scope be ok for extreme long range hunting ?

URL:

Eliminator III LaserScope 4-16x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

There are better choices

would this rifle be ok for long extreme 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

yes, that rifle is capable of Long Range Hunting

 

[Shane Lindsey]

A 338 Lapua is capable of long range shots.

The shooter is typically the weak link.

 

[BAKPAKR]

A 338 Lapua is capable of long range shots.

The shooter is typically the weak link.

I have been the weak link in my long range shooting attempts (sometimes, even with short range shooting attempts). Luckily, this rifle's features "guarantee that you will hit your target even from extreme distances."

How soon until Sako offers a lefty?

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

There are better choices

yes, that rifle is capable of Long Range Hunting

would this .338lm cartridge be ok for extreme long range hunting ?

ref:
"338 Lapua Magnum factory-loaded
with the lead-free Naturalis hunting bullet
centerfire rifle cartridge
purpose-built specifically for extremely long ranges
has been used increasingly by long range hunters
15 gram / 231 grain lead-free Naturalis hunting bullet"

URL:

.338 Lapua Mag. / 15 g (231 gr) Naturalis

The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, or .338 Lapua Mag or .338 LM for short, is the ultimate centerfire rifle cartridge, purpose-built specifically for extremely long ranges. While the .338 LM round has a…

www.lapua.com

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

A 338 Lapua is capable of long range shots.

The shooter is typically the weak link.

would this .338lm cartridge be ok to practice extreme long range hunting ?

ref:
338-lapua-mag-tactical-target-cartridge

URL:

.338 Lapua Mag. / 16.2 g (250 gr) Scenar

The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, or .338 Lapua Mag or .338 LM for short, is the ultimate centerfire rifle cartridge, purpose-built specifically for extremely long ranges. While the .338 LM round has a…

www.lapua.com

 

[338 dude]

would this .338lm cartridge be ok to practice extreme long range hunting ?

ref:
338-lapua-mag-tactical-target-cartridge

URL:

.338 Lapua Mag. / 16.2 g (250 gr) Scenar

The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, or .338 Lapua Mag or .338 LM for short, is the ultimate centerfire rifle cartridge, purpose-built specifically for extremely long ranges. While the .338 LM round has a…

www.lapua.com

Those will be fine. I use these.

https://bergerbullets.com/product/338-caliber-250-grain-elite-hunter/

 

[Shane Lindsey]

No experience with that bullet. Others may, but for long range shooting yes. For hunting, there are probably better bullets.

 

[Taylorbok]

The cartridge and rifle will be fine.
If those are the only options for ammo I'd use the scenars.
That scope will limit the system especially if it's on a flat base.

 

[majog]

Any tips to hunt with Sako 85 Longrange .338lm
which has the Burris Eliminator 3 laserscope ?

Has anybody experience about the
following bullets:

(1)
338 Lapua Mag Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail FMJBT
(2)
Lapua Naturalis .338 Lapua Magnum 15g

How long distance can one master with the
Burris Eliminator 3 laserscope ?

How does fog limit laser scope ?

What are alternatives for Lapua .338lm
cartridges ?

What distances to use to practice
long range hunting with this rifle ?
or
to adjust/tune it before hunting season ?
with
Lapua tactical-target-cartridge-
scenar-194g-300gr
or similar ?

Which self loading equipment to use
for .338lm ?

Has anybody long range hunted
in the European Union ?
with the EU gun passport ?
in which country ?
which game ?

Any tips/advice/experience
more than welcome !

First off, I have lived and hunted in Europe for over 15 years. Let me start by saying that as far as hunting goes there is very little terrain suited for long range hunting that I have run into. The longest shot I pulled in Europe was about 600 mtrs. I also own a 338 Lapua and choose not to hunt with it as I have never encountered terrain where the weight to use ratio was worth schlepping it. To your questions:

While I have shot FMJ in my lapua, I would never use FMJ for hunting. You will never get bullet expansion you want when hunting.

Burris Elliminator. If I was shooting long range I would definitely not use a Burris. Like the other thread said, "way to many other good choices". My guns shooting 1000 mtrs plus all have Nightforce, Schmitt & Bender, Zeiss, Swarovski, Vortex scopes. One of the things I learned in my European hunting courses is that you throw money into glass first then the gun.

Distance to practice. As I learned in Africa you alway practice at the same distances you think you will be shooting or hunting. This varyies much to much by the area you are hunting. Most of the area I hunted in Germany for instance is dense forest. My hunting in England was on more open terrain but still way under 500 meters. In the alps I never had a shot over 400 meters.

Not sure what you mean by self loading.

As to other advice not sure where you are going with this thread. You need to be a bit more specific as to what game you will be going after and what country you will be trying to hunt in. Lots of regulations, gun/ammo limitations, and coordination that needs to be had. If you are using a guide or professional hunter they will have all the information you need along with advice. If you are trying to go on your own, you need to realize that there is almost no public land or public hunting areas in Europe.