AusVarmint

What does anyone know about these rifles, especially the heavy barrel versions?

and

What kind of coin$ are we up for?

Flyer

Mate I was asking the same question a couple of weeks back.

Okay this is what I know.

1)It's CRF(Patented),or at least it is 3/4 the way through the bolt cycle(From what I've read).
2)10-40% larger bolt lug surfaces.
3)Different mag catch(Patent pending,no more losing mags.Which was happening in the US(Tree stand hunters).
4)Straight forward stock design.Different style synthetic stock,with shadow-lined cheekpiece on all models.More checkering,especially on the forend(Timber being right around).Synthetic having 10 overmolded areas.
5)Blued versions have gone with the dull matte look.

Releases 2007=
204Ruger,222Rem,223Rem-X/Short action.
7mmRem Mag,300Win Mag,338Win Mag,375 H&H-Long action.
With models Varmint,Varmint Laminated Stainless & Finnlight.
Cant seem to find the Deluxe version .
http://www.chuckhawks.com/sako_85_rifles.htm

By memory they will be roughly the same as the 75.
Eg=Hunter in 30-06 being $1800 approx.

Mate I really like the look of these 85's,& it will take some will power not to have one enter my safe .Now all I need to do is go have a little play with one .