I can't speak for the x-bolt but my A-Bolt is very accurate, reliable, and has a good trigger for a factory rifle. That being said, the Sako 85 is a much more refined rifle.
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28 October 2015, 05:52
scottfromdallas
Considering the X-Bolt is roughly half the price of a Sako, it's probably not a fair comparison.
28 October 2015, 06:42
df06
If price is not a major consideration, Sako. If price is a consideration, Sako.
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28 October 2015, 07:41
Big Wonderful Wyoming
quote:
Originally posted by df06: If price is not a major consideration, Sako. If price is a consideration, Sako.
Every factory rifle is built to a price point, Sako isn't necessarily a better product than the Browning. I voted Sako and I'd probably pick them because there are features I like more. But honestly if you like the features on the Browning pick that.
Sako probably has a better barrel and scope mount system.
Browning magazines are rotary and feed well, but the Sakos are steel and don't always feed well.
Sako stocks are stiffer than Browning stocks.
Sako will have a better trigger.
Is that worth twice the price?
28 October 2015, 15:16
Brian564
quote:
Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming: [QUOTE]Originally posted by df06:
I'm a Sako fan, but I wouldn't touch an 85. Just do a quick google search on "Sako 85 ejection problems". It seems to be a common problem. I have a friend who bought a new 85 Finnlight in 7 Rem Mag. He has the Sako optilock ringmounts and a Leupold 1" scope. No turrets on his scope. Ejected cases hit the windage knob and often drop back into the action.
I'm a Sako fan, but I wouldn't touch an 85. Just do a quick google search on "Sako 85 ejection problems". It seems to be a common problem. I have a friend who bought a new 85 Finnlight in 7 Rem Mag. He has the Sako optilock ringmounts and a Leupold 1" scope. No turrets on his scope. Ejected cases hit the windage knob and often drop back into the action.
Beretta won't do anything about this problem.
That is not necessarily Sako's fault. A little more metal could be removed on the forward side of the action, but most likely the scope is mounted lower than the rifle likes.
30 October 2015, 00:04
Geedubya
quote:
Originally posted by Brian564: which of these is more accurate, reliable, has better trigger, and built better? Thank you.
Lets see.......
X Bolt, Carbon Fiber Long Range Hunter.......
Good looking rifle. Accuracy is minute of hoglet to at least 200 yds with Berger 150 grainers out of 270 WSM. Decent trigger. Don't particularly care for the plastic rotary magazine. Stock dipped in carbon fiber but not a carbon fiber stock. This year's model is $1,369 at my local gun shop.
Sako Bavarian Carbine, 308 Win.
I very seldom buy new rifles or pay retail, but when these first came out the scoop was that only six retailers would get the Bavarian Carbines, and a small number of each caliber (somehow 40 of the 308's stick in my head) would be available. I paid full retail of $2,250 for the Bavarian Carbine.
Recently picked up a Sako Bavarian (half stock) in 6.5 x 55 on GunBroker. I'm all in (rifle, shipping and dealer transfer) @ $1,471.
Maiden trip to the range. Two shots to get on paper using some rounds I'd loaded a couple years ago for a CZ carbine
After ajustment. Should work on hoglets at reasonable ranges.
The Bavarians have silky smooth actions, great accuracy and single set triggers (+/- 9 oz when set). I've yet to have an ejection problem.
JMHO,
I own and enjoy rifles by numerous different manufacturers, and not to take anything away from the Browning X-Bolt, but I find myself reaching for my Sakos more than most. However, my Steyrs are creeping up there.
