Sako Model 85 Varmint 308 stainless review

[@bigdaddypain295]

Just got my Sako 85 Grey Wolf in stainless steel. Threaded barrel too.

[@kencorsell8087]

I have a Sako Delux Vixen in .223 in skip checkered blond French walnut from 1970s and more recently a Tikka Tac 1a in 6.5 Creedmore, they are both super accurate, my only regret is I didn’t buy another Sako Delux in .243 Win. back when they were still making them in the 70s.

[@magnus9165]

I am a .260 fan. I will never own a Creed of any caliber. Pure profiteering.

[@Skilpadjie1]

Got a Sako 85 222 Stainless laminate about 2 years ago. Its seriously out of this world accurate. I did replace the trigger spring with a YoDave spring at $10. Which made that trigger even better. You can Save the $10 and find a Parker pen spring to fit in the trigger.

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

I had a Sako Vixen in .222REM, the best rifle I've ever had or likely to have.

[@thorout8377]

I had that same rifle mate. It was the most accurate rifle I had ever owned. I reloaded 22 magnum hollow points and I could constantly shoot 3 rounds in the same hole at 100 yards. Amazing accuracy, I shot a long necked critter at 180 yards through the neck, 4"

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

@@thorout8377 Head shooting rabbits at 250 yards was my best effort but I did head shoot a duck at 100 yards, I wanted the meat. The old rock method of cooking might have worked better than baking.

[@mikenolzeynolan4635]

Stoked with the accuracy of me tikka 223 tx3 sporter barrel 600 yards tight groups 3 shots under 90 mm ,33deggrees barrel warms up quick but then the bullets start 2 stray a bit , cant wait 2 shoot me new sako 85 308 i purchased having the stainless fluted varmint barrel , , gropings will stay heaps tighter , great video 🤙

[@haraldb.5637]

The best gun I have. Eats every amo, very precise, not a single issue so far.

[@paulkeys175]

I shoot one in 6mm professionaly as a wild game harvester. Love it, zeiss 4-12 x 50 scope. Rolls Royce of rifles.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Tell me more about this job of yours... What's it that you do exactly? How does one go about a career like that?

[@Skilpadjie1]

And there I go and buy the 85 Varmint in 308 on Friday. As Sako is a 100 years old this year.

[@markchester7584]

Shoots almost as well as Tikka Super Varmint tested more recently. Top loads just as beautifully as a Howa 1500.

[@wesleyhobbs9]

Excellent video, thank you for it. I’m just curious though can you use a varmint rifle like this for deer and elk hunting? The reason why I ask is because I like the look of this rifle but I’m not sure if the varmint rifle is different from a hunting version of the same caliber?

[@wolflahti412]

The only real difference between a "standard" hunting rifle and a varmint model is the varmint has a heavier barrel. Varmint hunting typically involves multiple shots over a short period of time, and a heavy-weight barrel will have less deviation in from heating up. When hunting whitetails or elk, one hopes to get away with a single shot (or at least not a lot of shooting in a short time), so barrel heat-up is not a consideration. Hunters choose not to carry a varmint rifle because of weight; a Sako Varmint will run 8 to 9 pounds whereas a wood-stock rifle such as te Bavarian, Classic, or Hunter runs 7 pounds and a synthetic or composite closer to 6. Those ounces can seem like a lot if you're lugging your weapon over any distance. It should be said, too, that the deviation in accuracy from a hot versus a cool barrel is largely insignificant under 200 yards.

[@watata1t]

I wouldn't focus so much on the rifle, but much more is the calibre enough for an incapasitating shot?( We mostly hunt with 308+ in Finland, so that is the basis of the question)

[@frufru0071]

@@watata1t In your opinion, is the sight-setup of a Tikka Arctic (.308) worth paying an extra $1200.00 over the T3x CTRL. Have you used the Arctic? Forgive me for presuming that you’ve had the opportunity. I can get a laminate stock from Boyd’s for $250 but those Sights at least LOOK to be incredibly fun.

[@alfonsosarabia9624]

I have a Sako 75 stainless in .300 Weatherby magnum. My go to rifle for deer an nilgai in south Texas Also the M995 in Lazzeroni calibers Warbird .308 n Firebird 7mm

[@EpikArms]

great review!

[@a4-tech919]

that is the guality of finland

[@Biksieboy]

If im not mistaken you guys also import Huntgroup shot guns ?

[@trg3761]

I have this rifle but with a 20' barrel, with my hand loads a hornady 168 gr eld at 2675 fps, factory trigger this rifle shot a one hole 5 shot group of .4 moa at 100 yds almost as good at my TRG 22

[@СергейТатаренков-л7ф]

Меня зовут Сергей,скоро получу долгожданную лицензию на карабин,очень нравится Sako хоть у нас он и дорогой но очень хочется этот карабин

[@IbangMaulana338wm]

how much does a sako 85 varmint stainless .cal 308 cost in the country of origin of Finland?

[@phutthipongsatolong5881]

How many inches is the barrel long? How much does it cost? How many meters can be shot?

[@auzziguy449]

Cuan is clearly the best shooting range tester I can find online, no doubt. But he only seems to test the high end equipment.

[@falcon5866]

What is a scope mount?

[@e.santerre2071]

Have you experienced any ejection issues?

[@jc7654]

does that one have the Two stage set trigger like the older drop plate Sako 85 Vermont, where you push the trigger forward to set for the lighter break ?

[@DrBreezeAir]

Silver trigger means it's a regular one. Set triggers are black on SAKO rifles.

[@Skilpadjie1]

Get a YoDave spring for it $10. Or a parker pen spring. Your mind will be blown away how that trigger performs then.

[@bigdaddypain295]

Yes and it’s set at the factory at 8 ounces. Kinda scary at first but you get used to it.

[@holgerd5242]

Does the magazine only hold three rounds?

[@peterkullberg4033]

5 round.

[@holgerd5242]

@@peterkullberg4033 OK, thanks.

[@2232hatcliffe]

Holds 5

[@ruanvandervyver]

Nice video - Doen meer jaggeweer reviews

[@thomaslapointe4671]

Great Content, Want one in 6.5 CM Thank You !

[@chippyjohn1]

You are better off with 6.5X55, it's better than 6.5SM

[@thegael791]

Best hunting rifles on the planet in my opinion, my only gripe is that full grain walnut and other high quality timber with blued steel are far more attractive than laminate/stainless XD

[@paulseale8409]

Look at that printing!!!!! Sub MOA!!!!!!!

[@larrysayers1377]

Have a 30-06 in Synthetic Black. Total failure in ejection. 90% of the ejected cases hit the bottom of the scope and dent the case mouth. The cases hit the scope and fall back in the chamber. For the cost of these guns they should be flawless. Don’t expect any help from the Sako rep. They’ll only tell you that the rifle works according to how it was designed. I’ll never get another Sako again.

[@crestonhorton6970]

I have one in 243

[@СергейТатаренков-л7ф]

Доброго времени суток

[@DirkHav]

I hate that ennoying music while you are talking. When I want to hear the shot . . . you put the volume up.

[@0x1337feed]

"soku" ? LOL it's pronounced "Sah-koh"

[@Britishshooter]

Who gives a single solitary shit? Do you know the correct way to pronounce Lamborghini or Husqvarna or Uzi, Mr Anal? Check how many thumbs up you have.

[@0x1337feed]

@@Britishshooter of course I do, cause I'm not a fckn rosbeef that's born and lives knowing nothing but his ridiculous island