Sako 85 SS vs Tikka T3 SS

[cccombo]

Dont know which to chose guys, haven't heard much about the 85's yet but they look great and are made to feel great
Ive never really liked the looks of any of the t3's but they are just so practical and good value   

Spose ive got to shoulder them both before i make any sure decision but what would you do?
could just afford the the 85 but i could buy extra toys if i get the T3

[Zachary]

I have not used a Sako 85, but I do own Sako 75s.  While the barrels of the Sakos and Tikkas are the same, all other components are different.  While Tikka is an excellent gun, the Sako is in a class above the Tikka.  While the Tikka uses quite a bit of plastic/synthetic components, the Sako essentially uses none.

Both guns shoot great.  The Sako is about double the money of a Tikka.  The Sako uses about double the cost of its components (because metal is more expensive than plastic).  Have I ever had ANY problems with my Tikkas?  Never.  Have I ever had ANY problems with my Sakos?  Never.

Bottom line - you can't go wrong with either one.

Zachary