Thread: Sako 85 in 6.5x55 - should I?

Originally Posted by nak

I'm a after a 6.5 cal at the moment. It's a toss up between 6.5x47L and 6.5x55, I think it'll depend on what rifles come up.

I've found a swede in an 85 Finnlight, the only sako I've ever owned is an old L579 .308, it's a great little rifle.

The new 85's look pretty nice and they do come with a great reputation but I've heard there's been some issues with quality control and in some cartridges in particular the ejected case gets spat right out into the wind age turret on the scope, often ending up landing backwards in the action.

Has anyone owned a 85 in 6.5x55 -positive or negative experiences?

Fantastic cal in a great rifle.

You won't regret it!

Handloading is the way to go with the swede IMO. Norma and Hornady Superformance are worth a shot though.

Talk to @gimp as he has tried them all.