Need Advice Re: Sako 75 Finnlight 300WSM

[Lonewolf72]

Head over to Europtic or SWFA.... there are a few different manufacturers of ring mounts for that rifle, Leupold, Burris, etc.
The Sako system looks a bit odd, but it works.

I'd bet that after you shoot it a bit, you're not going to be troubled by the recoil enough to warrant a brake.

I'm hoping a brake won't be needed, since I don't want the hassle of having to don hearing protection prior to my "single" shot

 

[Lonewolf72]

I use Sako rings. My scope as been on there for over 10 years. Recoil of the rifle has never bothered me. The trigger is adjustable and is sweet. Factory rounds that shoot well out of the rifle include federal fusion and winchester ballistic tips (though the cause way too much damage). I've had great luck with 165 and 180 barnes bullets loaded to mag length using RL 19 and 17 powder. Sierra gamekings shoot very well also. I'm generally settling on about .5 grain off of max charge with those loads. The rifle has been an absolute joy for me and a killing machine. I'd sleep beside it during hunting season but my wife would divorce me.

Great info...I think I'm going to buy a box of Fusion t see how the rifle shoots. If I like what I see, I'll obtain some dies, brass and other components to reload for 300WSM. Any recommendations for dies or brass? The TTSX bullets are intriguing as well as the others I've mentioned.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I've been using mostly federal brass, rcbs dies, fed 215s and winchester LRM primers.

 

[RCA Dog]

Holy crap you pretty well stole that rifle ! I have had a Model 85 Finnlight in 30-06 for 10 years or so, and have had the leupold ringmounts on it the whole time with no issues whatsoever. I don't play very nice with my toys either, the rifle hasn't exactly been babied.