Author Topic: Kimber 8400 Classic vs Sako 75 Hunter (Read 881 times)

Back40 · « **on:** January 28, 2004, 05:00:03 AM »

Considering these 2 as my next deer rifle. Is the quality comparable? Both have floated barrels. The Kimber is also pillar bedded. Thanks for you feedback!

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2004, 05:28:19 AM »

They Kimber will have prettier wood and lighter weight------BUT---If I were faced with this choice---I'd go Sako evey time.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2004, 07:20:17 AM »

I own Sakos and can tell you that I am very pleased with them. I have ordered a Kimber 8400 Montana (stainless synthetic), but I have not received it yet. As such, I can't give you a super accurate response.

I would imagine that the Kimber won't have, generally speaking, the same accuracy as the Sako because, in part, the Kimber is lighter, which is generally not conducive to accuracy.

However, it all depends on your hunting. Do you need, or do you really want, a lighter rifle. If yes, then get the Kimber. If you don't mind the standard average weight, then get the Sako.

Zachary

longwinters · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2004, 04:21:35 PM »

Or get the Sako in the Finnlite. My buddy has one in 300 wsm and it is very nice.

long

Zachary · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2004, 03:17:27 AM »

The ONLY thing I don't like about the Finnlight is that it only has a 20" barrel, while the Kimber, at least in WSM actions, has a full 24" barrel. If the Finnlight had a 24" barrel, then I probably get it over the Kimber - MAYBE..

Zachary

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2004, 01:52:39 PM »

Hmmm, I thought my buddies Finn had a 22" barrel.

long

Drew25 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2004, 03:07:54 AM »

I know my Kimber .22 mag (I know, maybe an Apple to your Orange) is very accurate--about 3/4 MOA. I'm going to order the new Montana in .308. I've never owned a Sako, though. I'm just impressed with Kimber's workmanship..

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2004, 04:00:44 AM »

The Flinnlights in Magnum cartridges has 22" barrels, but in standard actions only has 20" barrels.

Zachary

longwinters · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2004, 11:40:06 AM »

makes sense. His Finn in in 300wsm

long