Thread: Sako 85 Finnlight II

“stainless Howas rust like mad”

gimp mate, I’ve drowned my Howas that many times in the worst the weather can throw at us. But they aren’t rusty. I look after them! Dry them, oil them... am I doing something wrong?!

No one surely can argue in favour of a Howa being a “nicer” rifle than a Sako. It isn’t. But does the price of a Finnlight II really represent that much inherent manufacturing quality and performance over lesser brands? That’s the question I’d ask, especially at the frankly preposterous prices we’re hearing about in this thread.

My wife will tell you I’m a tight arse bastard who won’t ever pay for what my one eyed view of the world perceives as bling. I think the Sako brand has become bling thanks to the marketing suits. Lovely rifle, but $5 grand kiwi? You’ve gotta be joking.