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25-06-2016, 07:45 PM
BRADS

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Originally Posted by GravelBen

I guess you don't feel the need to try anything different when you've already given up on life? ;)

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25-06-2016, 07:57 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

More of a calibre thing really, most guys use one for a while when they start out before switching to something else, a problem that is easily solved by just buying a 270 to start with.

Haha what a crack up.
25-06-2016, 08:15 PM
Shanes215

I want to buy one rifle and be happy with it rather than buying one and deciding I don't like it and having to getting another.
I read that some 85s had a problem ejecting, is that still a problem or is it sorted now?
25-06-2016, 08:20 PM
Tommy

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

I want to buy one rifle and be happy with it rather than buying one and deciding I don't like it and having to getting another.

Where's the fun in that?! If I'd done that with girls.... Well, several dozen women would be less disappointed :XD:
25-06-2016, 08:25 PM
tetawa

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

I want to buy one rifle and be happy with it rather than buying one and deciding I don't like it and having to getting another.
I read that some 85s had a problem ejecting, is that still a problem or is it sorted now?

Mate, after 65 plus years of rifles believe me " there will always be something better"
25-06-2016, 08:26 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

I want to buy one rifle and be happy with it rather than buying one and deciding I don't like it and having to getting another.
I read that some 85s had a problem ejecting, is that still a problem or is it sorted now?

No its not and issue, the ones i have and know of don't have a problem.
25-06-2016, 08:27 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Where's the fun in that?! If I'd done that with girls.... Well, several dozen women would be less disappointed :XD:

Its not the same, Rifles are more reliable than women.
25-06-2016, 08:32 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

Get yourself a rifle, learn to shoot it well, learn about shot placement, projectile choice, and what works and what doesnt, every calibre has its good points and its bad points and learning the limitations of your setup will do you a thousand times more good than buying all sorts of stuff because "oh i didnt like that it did this, or it did that"
A great example of this is the 270 haters here that hate them because they cant shoot or dont understand shot placement and ballistics and need to buy big cannons that could take down a Elephant you hit it in the tail to compensate for their shortcomings :p
25-06-2016, 08:48 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Get yourself a rifle, learn to shoot it well, learn about shot placement, projectile choice, and what works and what doesnt, every calibre has its good points and its bad points and learning the limitations of your setup will do you a thousand times more good than buying all sorts of stuff because "oh i didnt like that it did this, or it did that"
A great example of this is the 270 haters here that hate them because they cant shoot or dont understand shot placement and ballistics and need to buy big cannons that could take down a Elephant you hit it in the tail to compensate for their shortcomings :p

Haha you're on fire man, hows that big 300 magnum of yours going?

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25-06-2016, 08:54 PM
BRADS

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

A great example of this is the 270 haters here that hate them because they cant shoot or dont understand shot placement and ballistics and need to buy big cannons that could take down a Elephant you hit it in the tail to compensate for their shortcomings :p

I understand all those things
But see deer get shot everyday and I've formed the opinion that almost anything is better than a 270.[emoji13]

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25-06-2016, 08:54 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Haha you're on fire man, hows that big 300 magnum of yours going?

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Hasnt done anything the 270 couldnt do yet :)
25-06-2016, 08:56 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by BRADS

I understand all those things
But see deer get shot everyday and I've formed the opinion that almost anything is better than a 270.[emoji13]

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You see deer get shot everyday by once every six months hunters who sight their rifle in and call it job done...
25-06-2016, 08:59 PM
BRADS

First hunting rifle

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

You see deer get shot everyday by once every six months hunters who sight their rifle in and call it job done...

Very true but there's more blood to follow when they use a decent gun[emoji13]
Sorry it's deeply rooted hate
I do hope one day you'll see the light[emoji106]

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25-06-2016, 09:46 PM
Matt2308

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Originally Posted by BRADS

Very true but there's more blood to follow when they use a decent gun[emoji13]
Sorry it's deeply rooted hate
I do hope one day you'll see the light[emoji106]

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If people use a quality round with a well constructed bullet then the .270 will be as effective a caliber as any other on the hill.
Poorly constructed and cheap (usually 130 grain) bullets that suffer premature blow up and jacket separation are where the problem is with the .270...not the caliber!
25-06-2016, 09:51 PM
tetawa

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Originally Posted by BRADS

Very true but there's more blood to follow when they use a decent gun[emoji13]
Sorry it's deeply rooted hate
I do hope one day you'll see the light[emoji106]

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I'm now glad I missed out on your hunt offer, was going to bring my .222.
25-06-2016, 09:53 PM
GravelBen

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

A great example of this is the 270 haters here that hate them because they cant shoot or dont understand shot placement and ballistics and need to buy big cannons that could take down a Elephant you hit it in the tail to compensate for their shortcomings :p

Its funny, that sounds like exactly the reasons for some people buying a 270 instead of a 7mm08. ;)
25-06-2016, 09:54 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by tetawa

I'm now glad I missed out on your hunt offer, was going to bring my .222.

Spose you only ever head shoot deer as well :thumbsup:
25-06-2016, 10:01 PM
Shanes215

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Where's the fun in that?! If I'd done that with girls.... Well, several dozen women would be less disappointed :XD:

Hahaha that's a fair point!
25-06-2016, 10:02 PM
tetawa

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Spose you only ever head shoot deer as well :thumbsup:

No, like with any calibre the right bullet in the right place, all comes down to me getting it right.
25-06-2016, 10:08 PM
Shanes215

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Originally Posted by tetawa

No, like with any calibre the right bullet in the right place, all comes down to me getting it right.

The rifle in my photo is a .222, I've lost a few animals with it due to poor shot placement because my finger was getting itchy
25-06-2016, 10:12 PM
223nut

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

The rifle in my photo is a .222, I've lost a few animals with it due to poor shot placement because my finger was getting itchy

Use my 223 a lot, have be patient and wait for a good shot, makes you a better Hunter in my opinion. Anyone can blast both shoulders out with a canon as soon as they see an animal:pacman:
25-06-2016, 10:17 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

The rifle in my photo is a .270, I've lost a few animals with it due to poor shot placement because my finger was getting itchy and because its a dumb caliber

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25-06-2016, 10:19 PM
Frosty

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Originally Posted by 223nut

Use my 223 a lot, have be patient and wait for a good shot, makes you a better Hunter in my opinion. Anyone can blast both shoulders out with a canon as soon as they see an animal:pacman:

I thought if you shoot deer with a 223/222 it was mandatory to be a hard core head shooter?:D
25-06-2016, 10:20 PM
Shanes215

You'll be happy to know I'm under strict instructions from the old man not to anywhere near a .270!
25-06-2016, 10:21 PM
Frosty

Haha wota legand!
25-06-2016, 10:40 PM
GravelBen

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I thought if you shoot deer with a 223/222 it was mandatory to be a hard core head shooter?:D

No no not in the head, in the eye!

Might spoil the eye fillets if you don't get it just right though.
25-06-2016, 10:41 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

You'll be happy to know I'm under strict instructions from the old man not to anywhere near a .270!

Keeping not being able to shoot in the family eh?
25-06-2016, 10:45 PM
southernman

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

I want to buy one rifle and be happy with it rather than buying one and deciding I don't like it and having to getting another.
I read that some 85s had a problem ejecting, is that still a problem or is it sorted now?

No one has answered this,
sum of the long action, rifles the empty brass can hit the scope, and fall back into the action, This only seams to be a problem when you are soft/ slow pulling the action back.
I have two long action sako 85's and had a 85 finlight 260, not a problem on the short action, I have encounted it a couple times, only at the range when trying to slowly retract action, to stop brass landing on the ground.
I have close to a thousand rounds threw both my sako 85 long actions, 2506, 3006 and have never had a problem in the field, or in any shooting position other that sitting at a bench,
They a good rifle, and hold there value well,
25-06-2016, 10:46 PM
Mathias

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Originally Posted by Shanes215

You'll be happy to know I'm under strict instructions from the old man not to anywhere near a .270!

Wise man your father[emoji106] 270 is just so last century [emoji3]

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25-06-2016, 10:48 PM
Shanes215

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Keeping not being able to shoot in the family eh?

Each to his own
25-06-2016, 10:53 PM
Shanes215

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Originally Posted by southernman

No one has answered this,
sum of the long action, rifles the empty brass can hit the scope, and fall back into the action, This only seams to be a problem when you are soft/ slow pulling the action back.
I have two long action sako 85's and had a 85 finlight 260, not a problem on the short action, I have encounted it a couple times, only at the range when trying to slowly retract action, to stop brass landing on the ground.
I have close to a thousand rounds threw both my sako 85 long actions, 2506, 3006 and have never had a problem in the field, or in any shooting position other that sitting at a bench,
They a good rifle, and hold there value well,

Sounds like I shouldn't worry about it but just be aware that it's been a problem in the past then if I get one
25-06-2016, 11:04 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

My finnlight is a short action (SM short mag action) and it has the same problem, if i pull back the bolt very slowly the brass doesnt quite jump out of the action, normal use its not a problem its just the ejector pulls on the case to angle it a bit more upwards than outwards, in a hunting situation (prone shot) I actually kind of like it, shot fired, then just slowly open the action and the case pops off the bolt face and is sitting there for me to collect rather than fishing around in the grass for it.
25-06-2016, 11:11 PM
southernman

I wouldn't, but can understand your concern for a first rifle, there is tens of thousands of 85 model Sakos, in current use, around the world, most like them, if your worried, about the scope and brass, you can flip the scope, so windage adjustment is on top and side on the right, looks a bit goofie thought.
Model 70 win, and the higher end rem M700 ie (BDL, or CDL) are very good options, for working rifles, Lots like there tikka's, I aren't a Fan, have had a dud,
I would much rater a M70 as I like the featherweight stock, steel, no plastic, and a effen big claw extractor.
25-06-2016, 11:19 PM
Pengy

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Originally Posted by Frosty

No no no, I know for a fact that deer would much rather be shot with a Sako instead of a cheap ass wheat bix box gun such as a tikka. Annnd you'll shoot more coz they are more awesome. Don't listen to common sense, that's boring.If we all settled for mediocre we'd all have tikkas and drive round in Datsuns. Listen to your heart and be happy, much more happy and cooler.

Datsuns ??? How friggin old are you :P
25-06-2016, 11:20 PM
GravelBen

Obviously too old to know that Datsuns are cool now!
25-06-2016, 11:27 PM
Pengy

I recall the old saying when it was `raining Datsun cogs ` ;)
25-06-2016, 11:49 PM
Frosty

Bet you Im just about half ur age.
26-06-2016, 09:22 AM
SlimySquirrel

Dude, grab a .223 and get some of the OSA 55gr game king loads.... you'll be able to use that a whole lot with low cost and learn good habits.
Spend a bit on your scope and learn to read the wind.... turkeys and rabbits are good targets to start with especially at range as you'll need to get it right past 200.
Howa, Tikka and CZ would be my choice in .223
26-06-2016, 09:28 AM
SlimySquirrel

Dude, grab a .223 and get some of the OSA 55gr game king loads.... you'll be able to use that a whole lot with low cost and learn good habits.
Spend a bit on your scope and learn to read the wind.... turkeys and rabbits are good targets to start with especially at range as you'll need to get it right past 200.
Howa, Tikka and CZ would be my choice in .223
26-06-2016, 03:27 PM
Bagheera

The beauty of starting a thread with this title is the everybody feels qualified to give advice ! :):pacman::pacman:

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