Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Guns & Ammo Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-14-2018, 09:34 PM
waterhaulerhunter waterhaulerhunter is online now
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Camrose, Ab
Posts: 842
Default Sako 85 varmint 243 win

So like the title says I just picked one of these up. It’s going to be a target/varmint rig and used on Wyoming antelope next fall. Interested in what your opinions are for a scope for this rig and a bullet powder combo. I’ve loaded for 243 win before but curious as to what other opinions are. Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-15-2018, 03:12 AM
SuperCub's Avatar
SuperCub SuperCub is offline
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: SJ, NB
Posts: 410
Default

3-9 or 4-12
__________________
"The majority is never right."
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-15-2018, 06:56 AM
elkhunter11 elkhunter11 is online now
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 44,829
Default

I use 3-15x42 scopes on all of my target/varmint rifles. My 243win rifles liked the 75gr v-max, for varmints, and the 90gr Accubond for deer sized game.
__________________
Only accurate guns are interesting.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-15-2018, 07:21 AM
Prairiewolf's Avatar
Prairiewolf Prairiewolf is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,100
Default

Sounds like an awesome hunt coming up.

Something in a 4-16X feels right.

The 90gr Accubond is perfect for this.
__________________
-------------------------------------------------------

They don't get big by being dumb.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-15-2018, 08:35 AM
waterhaulerhunter waterhaulerhunter is online now
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Camrose, Ab
Posts: 842
Default

Yeah I was thinking something like the hd5 3-15x42 or z3 3-12x50 both with ballistic turrets
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-15-2018, 08:37 AM
duceman duceman is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: south of calgary
Posts: 1,830
Default

it was gonna get a 3-16x44 stac if you hadn't bought it out form under me!!
__________________
220swifty

1. People who list their arguments in bullets points or numerical order generally come off as condescending pecker heads.

2. #1 is true.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-15-2018, 08:39 AM
elkhunter11 elkhunter11 is online now
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 44,829
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by waterhaulerhunter View Post
Yeah I was thinking something like the hd5 3-15x42 or z3 3-12x50 both with ballistic turrets

I like the Z-3, but I am not a fan of the 3-12, as it has no AO. The HD-5 is discontinued, but you may still find some around
__________________
Only accurate guns are interesting.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-15-2018, 09:12 AM
41thunder 41thunder is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 161
Default

ZEISS v6 good quality glass good turrets good tracking lighter weight
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-15-2018, 10:06 AM
elkhunter11 elkhunter11 is online now
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 44,829
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 41thunder View Post
ZEISS v6 good quality glass good turrets good tracking lighter weight
I prefer the Zeiss target turrets to any other.
__________________
Only accurate guns are interesting.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:01 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.