Title says it all.
Which one would you pick and why?

Sako, because I am a Sako kind of guy; however, I'd like to see an EW in 375 H&H.

I also would lean to the Sako. I own several brands of guns and have four Sako's. The Sako's have all had good workmanship and accurate.

Never owned a Sako but I recently bought a new 70 Featherweight in 7mm-08. The workmanship is great and it's very accurate. First time out it shot .5" 3 shot groups with both 120 NBTs and 160 Deepcurls.

I don't like the looks of the Finnlight stock but that's just me.

I have 5 Sako 75 Finnlights so you know which one gets my vote. I like the Sako rifles because I know they will shoot and have a very nice adjustable trigger. I'm one of the rare people that like a detachable magazine so that also leads me that direction. My favorite is a Sako 75 Finnlite 6.5x55 for deer.

Go Sako if you want an accurate rifle.

M

Extreme Weather!

Every modern rifle manufacturer will turn out at least a few shooters and at least a few dogs. When you buy a rifle without being able to shoot it first, you're making a bet that it'll be a shooter and not a dog. An expensive bet.

The question is, which one will give you the best odds?

IMO, a Sako is your best bet for an out of the box shooter (no trips back to the factory, no trips to a gunsmith, etc.)

I've owned several that have all been shooters. I've never heard a bad word from anyone who's ever owned one except that they're expensive. You get what you pay for.

-nosualc

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Originally posted by LJS:
I have 5 Sako 75 Finnlights so you know which one gets my vote. I like the Sako rifles because I know they will shoot and have a very nice adjustable trigger. I'm one of the rare people that like a detachable magazine so that also leads me that direction. My favorite is a Sako 75 Finnlite 6.5x55 for deer.

That is exactly the same rifle/caliber I use for hogs, it's the most light weight and accurate rifle I have ever had.

L

Firstly, I've never owned a Sako so perhaps shouldn't comment. However, my vote goes for the Extreme Weather but then, again, I'm a Win. kinda guy and I have an Extreme Weather in .270 WSM.
It easily puts 3 Partitions into an inch. I just started working with 150 NorthForks and it's at least as accurate with those.
Not saying a Sako isn't accurate but for me at least, I don't care for the looks and I believe the magazine is detachable. To me, it's just another item that can get lost or perhaps malfunction at just the wrong time.
I'm sure you would get an accuratre rifle regardless of which way you go however. Good luck.
Bear in Fairbanks

Thanks for the replies. The vote went the way I thought it would, with Sako getting most of the votes. The only negative thing I have with the Sako is the detachable magazine, so it was interesting when Bear also mentioned it. It doesn't make sense to spend almost a thousand dollars on something that is not exactly like you want it, so the Winchester is looking pretty good.
Thanks all

I shoot both the Sako (.338 Lapua) and Winchesters in several chamberings. Both are super accurate for me. Given everything considered I would go with the Winchester. Good shooting.

The detachable magazine of the Finnlight is as sturdy as a fixed one, it's impossible to loose it and you don't need to take it away for reloading. I never ever take it away, not even to unload the rounds after the hunt is over.
L

Keith, I have both as well. I have always loved my Winchesters but I give the nod to Sako. I was apprehensive about the magazine as well but I have never taken it out. I load through the action just like on my Model 70's and when it is time to unload I pick up the cartridge with the extractor and short stroke the bolt just like any CRF. I ahve 3 Sako 85s and 3 Model 70's and feel that I can give an honest opinion.

I'm with the others, the Sako Mag box is a plus, an asset, an advantage above and beyond a standard fixed mag box with a drop floorplate. It is extremely well designed. The Sako would be less of a rifle without.

Best

My vote is for the Sako also. Bought my first in 1997 and never looked back. I love my Sako m75 rifles....have a couple Tikka T3 LS..good shooters too.

I never had an issue with the detach mag as now for the m85 they redesigned the release so you "dont loose the clip"

I also prefer the safety of the Sako over the Winchester. To each their own opinion.

I do not own a Finnlight but have several of the SS models and a fewe Greywolf's.

I alsp prefer the fluting by my gunsmith over the factory stuff by Sako.

Either will be just fine. I'd pick the one that fits best. The Finnlite is not light by any means, but they are very accurate.

I have a love/hate relationship with my 75FL. Damn thing has jammed twice on me after I shot a buck. 1st time I thought it was just a fluke, the second time it pissed me off. Have too many other rigs that perform the way they are supposed to....