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Old October 29, 2018, 09:31 AM   #1
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Sako 85 eject problem

I saw a Sako 85 Finnlight that a guy was selling that I'd really like to purchase. After doing some reading and studying on the rifle I have seen a few posts that there is an eject problem with the spent shell casing. I read where people say the spent casing ejects straight up, hits the bottom of the scope, and falls back into the rifle. Does anyone have anything to say about this? I'd really like to purchase the rifle, but hearing this is deterring me.
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Old October 29, 2018, 10:10 AM   #2
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does the scope on it have extended turrets?
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Old October 29, 2018, 10:28 AM   #3
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does the scope on it have extended turrets?
No. It has a Leupold VXII 3-9x50 with just regular caps.
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Old October 29, 2018, 11:49 AM   #4
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For what I understand not all had the eject problem and only on fired case. Outside of marks on the scope no sure you could tell other than talk to owner.
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Old October 29, 2018, 01:05 PM   #5
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Yes not all have the problem. From what I've read it is because of a loose extractor. Some say putting higher scopes rings on helped.
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Old October 29, 2018, 01:26 PM   #6
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I think what I will do is take an empty brass casing, place it in the chamber, and eject it. That is probably the best way to determine how that particular rifle will act.
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Old October 29, 2018, 01:44 PM   #7
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Does it have SAKO rings and mounts?

I believe I have SAKO 1" diameter medium height rings on my Model 75.
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Old October 29, 2018, 01:56 PM   #8
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The model 75 didn't have this problem. You might be able to cure it with a one piece base and different ring.
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Old October 29, 2018, 02:02 PM   #9
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Does it have SAKO rings and mounts?

I believe I have SAKO 1" diameter medium height rings on my Model 75.
Optilock bases and rings. Probably medium height rings.
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Old October 29, 2018, 02:11 PM   #10
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This https://www.eurooptic.com/PH14-20-CONTESSA.aspx is the one piece base I have on my 75 300 mag. With seekins rings.
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Old October 29, 2018, 02:37 PM   #11
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I have seen this problem in my shop several times. In each case, the scope had a 30mm body and low rings. You can put a 1" scope on and get rid of the problem, or put higher rings on.
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I think the problem is limited to the long action as well. But I'm not 100% sure.

What is the rifle chambered for?
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I think the problem is limited to the long action as well. But I'm not 100% sure.

What is the rifle chambered for?
.270 Win
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