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    Quote Originally Posted by von tempsky fan View Post
    just handled a finnlight in taupo hunt and fish in 7mm it was very nice alright ,bit of a contrast compared to the forbes.
    If you're interested in a finnlight and want to shop around for a good price ring Dave on 063747761(dannevirke). Don't deal with any of his minions, just him. Hes always willing to cut a deal. I just got a finnlight in 260 of him and he smashed H&F prices.

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    Those are sharp prices for a Finnlight !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pointer View Post
    Those are sharp prices for a Finnlight !
    Sharper than you on Saturday night mate
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    Everyone loves their Finnlights, my mate had one sold under his nose by a HnF shop, even though he gave them time and date to pick up, he offered to pay a deposit to hold it for 2-3 days.
    They sold it just before he walked in the door, having driven an hour to pick it up.
    They said "have a look at this though", it was a Sako 85 Black Bear in .308.
    It's scary light, with a 21 1/2" medium contour fluted barrel, coated black in a soft touch stock.
    They're available in S and M size actions.
    .308 and .338 Fed in S action, and 30-06 and some Euro cals in the M action.
    You'd be lucky to pry it from his hands now.
    Google for more info, or PM @10-Ring on here.

    Just a suggestion....

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    Sharper than you on Saturday night mate
    sharp alright!
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    FORBES 243

    I've owner Kimber, nice but definitely had it's certain issues.
    Finn- apart from the finish which is second to none in any factory rifle I've seen and handled the thing I appreciate mostly is the action/feeding. They are or have been totally reliable.

    off topic sorry, but I rate the Weatherby MK V. I use it more than my Sako.
    If you do go Sako I've some Optilocks you can have @von tempsky fan.
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    I've had 3 Montanas. The one thing I didn't like about the Finnlight is the stock. If you could live with it then go for one

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    I thought you blokes across there all hunted with T3s! Never a bad option mind you......

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    T3's are rubbish. So are .243s. You girl pants will bloody learn one day
    VIVA LA HOWA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    T3's are rubbish. So are .243s. You girl pants will bloody learn one day
    Think you'll find we've already learned. And you just come here and say that pal!
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    T3's are rubbish. So are .243s. You girl pants will bloody learn one day
    Classic!

    I have shot a kimber and a finlight but both didn't live up to the MOA guarantee.

    Very nice to carry and they would still shoot good enough for hunting.

    Forbes do have a rep for accuracy. I know a bloke who got a 6.5 swede and reamed it to 6.5-284, shoots very well.

    How light was the Black Bear @shift14 ?

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    I don't think it's scary light, bit more than a finnlight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300_BLK View Post
    Classic!

    I have shot a kimber and a finlight but both didn't live up to the MOA guarantee.

    Very nice to carry and they would still shoot good enough for hunting.

    Forbes do have a rep for accuracy. I know a bloke who got a 6.5 swede and reamed it to 6.5-284, shoots very well.

    How light was the Black Bear @shift14 ?
    Like I said, it belongs to @10-Ring, contact him, or you could ask my wife, she knows everything.

    Google isn't bad these days either....

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post
    I don't think it's scary light, bit more than a finnlight.
    Whatever, it went to the shoulder nicely, pointed great, and despite its looks, was a nice compact light setup with a small VX-6 mounted.
    A lot to be said for a shortish, stiff, medium contoured barrel.

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    Yeah nice rifle for sure, just saying its considerably heavier than a Forbes

 

 

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