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Erno86 · April 16, 2013, 03:32 PM

The Tikka's are fine rifles, with very smooth running bolts. I love the Kimber's too. I like my standard stainless barreled Model 75 Sako {pronounced Socko}, synthetic stock in 30-06. The Model 85 is a step-up from the 75, because of the better designed magazine retention button --- due to when the president of Sako, lost a Model 75 magazine in a mudpuddle in Africa --- which brought about the redesign of the magazine; for the Model 85.

The synthetic 85 lacks the palm swell of the synthetic 75. I love the wooden stocked Sako's --- but if I were going to take a bolt rifle to such places as Alaska, due to the rainy conditions --- I would go with the synthetic.

Standard size barrels are a chore to carry around in the mountains...but may I suggest getting a standard weight Sako barrel --- because it is less whippy, holds a sight better and has less of a tendency to heat-up quickly.

I prefer the 30-06, over the 308. But if I were just going for whitetails...I might prefer the 7mm-08; due to the advantages of a short bolt throw.

I'm not quite sure...but I believe the Tikka's have a plastic magazine.

April 16, 2013, 03:32 PM	#9
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	The Tikka's are fine rifles, with very smooth running bolts. I love the Kimber's too. I like my standard stainless barreled Model 75 Sako {pronounced Socko}, synthetic stock in 30-06. The Model 85 is a step-up from the 75, because of the better designed magazine retention button --- due to when the president of Sako, lost a Model 75 magazine in a mudpuddle in Africa --- which brought about the redesign of the magazine; for the Model 85. The synthetic 85 lacks the palm swell of the synthetic 75. I love the wooden stocked Sako's --- but if I were going to take a bolt rifle to such places as Alaska, due to the rainy conditions --- I would go with the synthetic. Standard size barrels are a chore to carry around in the mountains...but may I suggest getting a standard weight Sako barrel --- because it is less whippy, holds a sight better and has less of a tendency to heat-up quickly. I prefer the 30-06, over the 308. But if I were just going for whitetails...I might prefer the 7mm-08; due to the advantages of a short bolt throw. I'm not quite sure...but I believe the Tikka's have a plastic magazine. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell Last edited by Erno86; April 16, 2013 at 03:51 PM.