Sako finnlight

[Car Ramrod]

Are the actions on the sako finnlights the same as the m85 actions? Assuming they are but I’ve made assumptions before. Looking to replace barrel with a proof pre fit

 

[Ondavirg]

Yes, I did the same last year. The tikka prefits will fit the sako 85. Stocks are the issue.

 

[Car Ramrod]

Yes, I did the same last year. The tikka prefits will fit the sako 85. Stocks are the issue.

Perfect!! Looking to replace the stock too. I know there are fans of that stock out there but I’m not personally in love with it to be honest.

Great Segway into the next question. Which stock did you go with? Do any of the manners stocks fit?

 

[Car Ramrod]

Nevermind, quick google search shows there are lots of options! Too many actually! Let the research commence.

 

[BjornF16]

I just had finnlight stock replaced with MPI Custom stock…they did a great job on it.

The original stock was all gummy/sticky.

 

[Car Ramrod]

I just had finnlight stock replaced with MPI Custom stock…they did a great job on it.

The original stock was all gummy/sticky.

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Yupp, same with the sticky gummy feeling

 

[Car Ramrod]

I just had finnlight stock replaced with MPI Custom stock…they did a great job on it.

The original stock was all gummy/sticky.

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Where did you get your muzzle break done?

 

[BjornF16]

Where did you get your muzzle break done?

Bought it second hand that way…

 

[Ondavirg]

There are not lots of options for a carbon barrel, very few actually. Fierce is the easiest, but I went with a flat top from AG composites and had my gunsmith cut it for me. I’m very pleased with the work and how it shoots, but it was quite a process.

 

[Car Ramrod]

There are not lots of options for a carbon barrel, very few actually. Fierce is the easiest, but I went with a flat top from AG composites and had my gunsmith cut it for me. I’m very pleased with the work and how it shoots, but it was quite a process.

I’m you mentioned AG composites. Held one today for the first time and it felt really really good. I like the price of them even more

 

[Ondavirg]

I agree with the quality of the AG composite stock. Just wish it was factory cut for a Sako like it is a tikka!

 

[jg1418]

Following

 

[Car Ramrod]

I agree with the quality of the AG composite stock. Just wish it was factory cut for a Sako like it is a tikka!

Which AG stock did you get? I can’t find which flat top stock you referenced

 

[Ondavirg]

The alpine hunter

 

[Muley Buck]

There are not lots of options for a carbon barrel, very few actually. Fierce is the easiest, but I went with a flat top from AG composites and had my gunsmith cut it for me. I’m very pleased with the work and how it shoots, but it was quite a process.

Who did the work inletting the stock for your 85? Do you have any photos of the process and finished product?

 

[Ondavirg]

Jon Powers in Lafayette, LA did the work. Did a good job. Here’s the finished product.

 

[Muley Buck]

Jon Powers in Lafayette, LA did the work. Did a good job. Here’s the finished product.

That looks very nice. I am wanting to put my Sako 85 in an AG adjustable hunter in the future. This helps, thanks!

 

[Ondavirg]

The stock is a bit too short, leaving the magazine exposed a bit. It’s not flush like the factory stock. But it’s not much. I’m very happy with the finished product.

 

[Muley Buck]

The stock is a bit too short, leaving the magazine exposed a bit. It’s not flush like the factory stock. But it’s not much. I’m very happy with the finished product.

The whole bottom metal has a reveal or just the magazine protrudes?

 

[Ondavirg]

The whole bottom metal is exposed, but probably only 1-2 mm. The magazine and the release mechanism are a bit more than that. Every stock manufacturer warned me that there might not be enough ‘room’ for the Sako action. I guess this is what they meant.