Sako 90 Reviews/experiences

[JohnsIsl]

That’s a S&B Polar with a 50mm objective and a 34mm tube. Running UM low.

 

[Vedran_R]

I've been using S20 in 300WM and 90 Peak in 30-06.

S20 had feeding issues from the start but 90 feeds flawlessly.

Both shot mediocre with factory ammo but I literally tried one load and went straight to reloading. I managed to get S20 shooting about 0.5 MOA with 180gr Sierra TGK's @ 3150 fps (5shot groups). With the 90 I'm usually just under 1MOA with the same 180gr Sierra TGK's @ 2850 fps but I didn't really bother finding the right load as hunting season was starting. Good enough for now.

Not the most precise rifles I used, both Sauer and Blaser shot a lot better, but for a lightweight hunting rifle I'm fine with it.

 

[JCMCUBIC]

I have the 90 Peak that was mentioned earlier as denting cases when the bolt is pulled back if 5 rounds are in the mag. There's a pic of it on here somewhere in one of the Sako 90 related posts. I just run 4 rounds in the mag but will look into it more after the season.

Aside from that, the only complaint I have is the LOP is a bit long, especially when layered up on cold days.

I've not worked up a load. The first load I shot through it was great so I just went with it. I've done the majority of my hunting with it this year and it's killed 4 deer and a coyote so far. Still have until early Feb to hunt and it will likely be the main rifle used.

There's a lot I really like about it. Love the integrated pic, the mag/bottom metal design, trigger, option to open on safe, smooth action/feeding. I prefer a zero drop/neg comb/vert grip stock after spending time with the Rokstok/CF Versa/Mt Tracker LR, but for a sporter stock the Peak's is really nice. For a sporter style stock, I've been impressed with how little barrel rise there is with it. More than the 3 mentioned above, but it's still pretty good there.

 

[MtnHawker]

Appreciate the responses! Still going back and forth in my head between a 90 or just grabbing a Tikka and being done with it. Can buy a whole lot of ammo for the price difference. Seems like people are generally happy with their 90's but they're not knocking anybody's socks off.

 

[eLightfoot]

Appreciate the responses! Still going back and forth in my head between a 90 or just grabbing a Tikka and being done with it. Can buy a whole lot of ammo for the price difference. Seems like people are generally happy with their 90's but they're not knocking anybody's socks off.

The main reasons I went for the Sako (I’ve been a huge tikka fan since 2006 and have many)

The 5 round double stack, flush fit, all metal magazines. I like having more than 3 rounds. I don’t like the ergonomics of tikka 5 rounder.

Integral pic rail

Everything is metal

They look better

I’ve decided I want hunt with rifles that will eventually become heirlooms and more than just a tool. I love seeing rifles that are more than just the standard/basic joe, value weapon. Like when you see someone’s grandpas old super grade or deluxe model. I want to be that old guy who has nice guns some day.

If you just need a no bullsh*t killing machine, a Tikka T3 light is all you need.

 

[MtnHawker]

The main reasons I went for the Sako (I’ve been a huge tikka fan since 2006 and have many)

The 5 round double stack, flush fit, all metal magazines. I like having more than 3 rounds. I don’t like the ergonomics of tikka 5 rounder.

Integral pic rail

Everything is metal

They look better

I’ve decided I want hunt with rifles that will eventually become heirlooms and more than just a tool. I love seeing rifles that are more than just the standard/basic joe, value weapon. Like when you see someone’s grandpas old super grade or deluxe model. I want to be that old guy who has nice guns some day.

If you just need a no bullsh*t killing machine, a Tikka T3 light is all you need.

That's nearly my exact thought process. Just need to figure out what route I want to take. Eurooptic has some solid deals on 90's in other calibers. Maybe I'll do both

 

[Vedran_R]

I went to get a Tikka and exited the store with a Sako two times now.

I know Tikkas are great shooters but stocks suck, magazines are not flush, no threading on older ones, two position safety... I'm buying a rifle, not looking for a project.