Hi Bob:

My suggestion, get the Finlite in SS and the new 270 WSM.... now thats a hummer..

That's probably my next rifle.

Regards... Jim P.

bob I just got the SAKO 75 ST/SYN but in 308. i have read KIMBER's are having some quality control issues and some of their actions are rough. I dont know how much the shorter barrel will hurt you. I was reading an article in rifleshooter magazine about barrel length and velocity and the conclusion was that people talk about, and worry about barrel length/velocity more than they need to. I dont have it with me or I would tell you what issue it was. As for my SAKO, i have yet to shoot it but have heard mostly good things about them.
The trigger guard is a solid piece of steel, whats bad about that? The bolt handle is machined out of a solid bar of steel with the bolt, it is not dovetailed or welded on. The rifle is all stainless steel including the internals, more so than any other stainless rifle. I doubt you will go wrong with the SAKO but I still havent found that out for myself.....yet.

Well

One thing that definately doesn't bellong on that rifle is the tacky and "ElCheapo" stock. It feels like it's made from old tupperware boxes.

You will have to replace it with an aftermarket stock from one of the well known maker.

How about a Finnlight in 6,5X55 ?

/ JOHAN

The Kimber 84M's here have a two position safety. It's a wing like the M70's but it only locks the firing pin in the full back position. The bolt is held closed on those rifles by a small spring loaded ball set in the rear bridge that engages a detent in the bolt body. These safeties work better than the M 70 as the action is smaller and it's easier to get to them with just ones thumb. For such a safety to be silent it must be controlled by the thumb all the way to off.

For myself I am not going to buy a rifle made in Finland when I can buy a rifle made in my own country. I have seen the way that these little Kimbers shoot and I have stopped the work on other custom rifles. They are the path of least resistance for me.

A friend just bought a Kimber 84M in 308 Win. I don't know when he will shoot it. We both have an adversion to plastic stocks and SS however. My 84M in 7-08 weighs only six pounds ten ounces with Leu rings and a new VX11 2-7. It's a very nice looking rifle. I might buy a Kimber 8400 Montana due to the weight savings. That would be a 270 WSM.

I really think that the other manufacturers are missing out design wise by putting 2.8" cartridges in large ring (1.3") actions. It's been proven to me that the Kimbers 1.1" ring will handle the .308 family with ease and free floated at that! This makes for a light, trim and attractive rifle.

My 84M Montana has a two-position Model 70-style safety. The Kimber 8400 WSM series has a 3-position safety.

I chose the Montana (in .308) over the Finnlight after checking out both. I just prefer the Mauser CRF style. Also, even after adding a scope, the balance on the Montana is much better - more weight out front than the Sako. Overall the Montana will be significantly lighter. The stock is pillar/glass-bedded fiberglass and Kevlar versus injection moulded plastic. The trigger is absolutely perfect. I have not shot it for groups yet so I can't give you an accuracy report. I'll post range results over the next few weeks.

Make sure you check out a Kimber before you buy the Sako.

I saw a Finnlight in .270. What is the barrel length for these? Is it too short to be optimal for the .270?

Thank you,
Scott

http://www.sportways.co.nz/documents/sako_finnlight_.270.PDF

http://www.sportways.co.nz/documents/Sako_finnlight_25-06.PDF

http://www.sako.fi/sako75_finnlight.html



Looks like 20 7/8" for the 270. I'd prefer 22", or better yet 24" on a 270, but it if you are OK with the increased muzzle blast and reduced velocity it will certainly work fine.