Thread: Sako 85 classic deluxe

Originally Posted by ChrisW

If you let me know what caliber you are looking for I can tell you what’s available.
There is probably some suitable options (assuming you are looking for a 375h&h or similar ), in the brown bear , Hunter & kodiak.

We are hunting plains game. He was after .270 or 30-06 so that he could use the rifle on his return to NZ (375 H&H not so much). Those other models don't have the same wood/blue features he is after. He's quite particular in that he wants a classic shape stock (not monte carlo) with a higher grade of wood, open sights, and barrel mounted sling swivel. All exterior surfaces must be blued metal (not anodized alum etc) He hates .308 on principle so although 30-06 isn't that different in the shorter barreled Grizzly, I'm not going to try and talk him into it either. I also think that .308 isn't old-school/classic enough for a once in a lifetime hunting opportunity like Africa.