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Sako 75 or 85 for WSM cartridges?

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I have a Rem 700 in 300 WSM, nothing wrong with it at all - but I only own and use sako L-series rifles in 5 calibers so far - very happy with them but now wanting a WSM cartridge and of course these are not available in any pre- 75 or 85 models. I've never even handled a 75 or 85 but interested in opinions on which one to look out for. I know the 85 has a different bolt face - supposedly to better pick up rounds ?? - but is it really better - especially re WSM's.

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I've never owned or fired an 85, but the Model 75 never had any issues with ejection -- and the 75's bolt face works the same as the previous five decades of Sakos, so I would personally opt for the 75.
 
stonecreek said:
I've never owned or fired an 85, but the Model 75 never had any issues with ejection -- and the 75's bolt face works the same as the previous five decades of Sakos, so I would personally opt for the 75.
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Hi Stonecreek - a very good point - thanks
 
I own an 85 in 7 mm 08. Works flawlessly. Lots of features on this rifle. Set trigger. Free floated barrel. Removable magazine (all steel). Special button near safety to allow unloading on safe mode. Bolt face is Mauser style in that it is flat but it has the Sako extractor. Mechanical ejector. It is also about a pound lighter than my AV (although the AV is a long action).

Regarding ejection it ejects the spent casing farther without the scope which I guess means the case is glancing off the scope as it comes out. But it has never failed to eject. Never left one in the action.

My two cents.


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I wouldn't pick 85 for WSM. The magazine is too small to have 4 rounds in it with one in the chamber. In other words full magazine will not fit in the gun with the bolt closed. You can force it. I have also seen an issue where the bottom right locking lug (iirc) would catch on the shoulder of 2nd and 4th cartridge of the magazine and make a dent on the shoulder.

I don't know if the 75 is any better in this regard. I would assume not, because the bolt locking lug design is the same.
 
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I have a 75 270 wsm. Great rifle. No issues whatsoever. I have an 85 308 that is also great. But I’d prefer the 75 if you have the option.
 
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