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wakerider017 · December 16, 2007, 08:01 PM

Nice choice with the .30-06. You will not be disappointed.

I am the same height as you, but about 60 lbs lighter. Recoil should not be a big problem..

Although I have no personal experience with Sako rifles I have heard they are very nice!

I am not sure what the Deluxe King Ranch Heritage Series is... (I think the Hunter model is pretty popular) The 75's are the older models I believe.

There is supposed to be little difference between the Sako 75's and the newer 85's.

Make sure you give the Reminton 700's a look! I love my CDL. They are a beautiful rifle and quite a bit cheaper than the Sako's. Gives you more money to spend on glass.

December 16, 2007, 08:01 PM	#47
wakerider017 Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2007 Posts: 122	Nice choice with the .30-06. You will not be disappointed. I am the same height as you, but about 60 lbs lighter. Recoil should not be a big problem.. Although I have no personal experience with Sako rifles I have heard they are very nice! I am not sure what the Deluxe King Ranch Heritage Series is... (I think the Hunter model is pretty popular) The 75's are the older models I believe. There is supposed to be little difference between the Sako 75's and the newer 85's. Make sure you give the Reminton 700's a look! I love my CDL. They are a beautiful rifle and quite a bit cheaper than the Sako's. Gives you more money to spend on glass. __________________ Remington Fan