Sako 85 - Discontinued?

[Beck]

I am hearing that Sako is discontinuing the Sako 85 line. Anyone else hearing the same thing? Anyone know what they are planning to replace it with?

 

[wesheltonj]

Yes, and the new website no longer lists the 85.

 

[Ryan Brown]

The model 100 is the new model. It's a interchangeable barrel model. They had one at SCI in Nashville sitting in a glass case. Looked nice.

 

[Frederik]

The model 100 is the new model. It's a interchangeable barrel model. They had one at SCI in Nashville sitting in a glass case. Looked nice.

Push feed or CFR?

 

[TOBY458]

I've heard the same thing. Hopefully they'll come up with something different than the Model 100. Looks way to tactical for me. I suppose their Tikka T3 line pretty much covers the standard bolt action deer/PG calibers in a price range that most people are willing to pay. Pretty soon the R8 isn't going to seem so overpriced after all....

 

[Northern Shooter]

Looks like the 100 line tops out at 375H&H, no more big bore chamberings from Sako.

 

[perttime]

... Model 100. Looks way to tactical for me. ...

Tactical?

 

[375Fox]

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Maybe not tactical but definitely not a classic look either. I’m glad to have the 85s I have.

 

[wesheltonj]

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Cheek peice

 

[TOBY458]

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That one doesn't look terrible. I guess tactical was the wrong word. But, definitely not very attractive to me. To each their own I suppose.

 

[Inline6]

That one doesn't look terrible. I guess tactical was the wrong word. But, definitely not very attractive to me. To each their own I suppose.

Looks R8ish to me.

 

[TOBY458]

Looks R8ish to me.

A little. Just lacks the shorter overall length that the R8 has. Also, a standard turn bolt instead of being a straight pull. Kind of a hybrid between both a standard bolt gun and an R8.

 

[Inline6]

A little. Just lacks the shorter overall length that the R8 has. Also, a standard turn bolt instead of being a straight pull. Kind of a hybrid between both a standard bolt gun and an R8.

I'm stressing the ish, safety rear of bolt, scope mount, the barrel.

 

[Inline6]

And @ $4800.00 they really want to be an R8

 

[MS 9x56]

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Not my cup of tea but then I have been called an old fudd so just one old hunters opinion. If it doesn’t come with sights I won’t pay money for it.

 

[Ryan Brown]

Push feed or CFR?

I didn’t get to examine the rifle or talk to anyone but I would think it would have to be a push feed.

 

[Louis Toadvine]

This has been discussed a bit around parts of the internet, including some threads on this site. I first heard about the 85 being discontinued in summer 2021. I was looking for a Bavarian Carbine and a Beretta rep I knew basically said there weren't going to be a lot of 85s imported into the U.S (from that point forward) as it was being phased out. Regular factory or "stock" models went out of stock most places around that time and became difficult to find from shops/dealers (the secondary market stayed active), with some legacy orders trickling in late 2021-early 2022.

I believe JD Outfitters in Oklahoma bought the rights to all the remaining Sako custom shop orders headed stateside. Not sure if the customs are still being ordered or arriving in the U.S. as of 2023, but I know he has more 85s in stock than just about anywhere (at a premium, but they're in stock). I ended up ordering a custom shop Bavarian Carbine through him with upgraded wood and am very happy with it.

It's disappointing to see the 85 sunsetted. It's a very beautiful, well made, and classic looking rifle. I love both of mine (the aforementioned Carbine and an 85 Deluxe).

 

[perttime]

Cheek peice

People generally like a rifle to have a cheek piece. Now, many prefer ones that can be adjusted.

 

[Tim Blackwell]

So it should be, it's a fundamentally flawed rifle design.

 

[VTT]

What I posted to .375&up couple of months ago:

Sako "Brown Bear" Discontinued

Discontinued, off the site.

www.africahunting.com

Sako 100 is not the replacement for the Sako 85 line. 100 is different product just like the S20 is.

Word on the street here in Finland is that the 85 line will be replaced with new "Sako 95", to be announced some time in the mid 2023. Of course, the first rifles are not going to be 500Js and 416 rigbys but definately no reason to start paying old 85 rifles their weight in gold when purchasing.

p.s. Also, people who have been working with/for Sako for years and have not liked the S20 or 100, are legitimately excited about the upcoming rifle.....