I have this rifle in 6.5 x 55 sweede and It is absolutely my favorite rifle. Every ammo brand and grain I have shot through it, has grouped an inch or under without any adjustments. Virtually no felt recoil! Amazing rifle!!!
It is the same design as previous Sako 85´s. Some have issues - most don´t have it. Among the ones that have issues - most are the ones that take longer cases - action size M and upwards.