I've heard great things about Sako rifles and really like the specs on paper (barrel length (20"), irons, detachable mag) of their Black Bear:
http://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-85/85-black-bear
However, buying one would be sight unseen as I've never come across one in a store
Yesterday, I got my hands on the newest version of the Savage Hog Hunter. The biggest change vs the old model is it now has a detachable mag (instead of an internal only):
https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110HogHunter
Looking at the .308s and it would be mostly for range fun and maybe a hunt some day. Maybe 200-300 rounds a year.
Asking those in the know: is the Sako really worth 3+ x as much as the Savage ($499 vs $1,599)? If so, I'm curious as to what the big differentiators are?
Thanks.
http://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-85/85-black-bear
However, buying one would be sight unseen as I've never come across one in a store
Yesterday, I got my hands on the newest version of the Savage Hog Hunter. The biggest change vs the old model is it now has a detachable mag (instead of an internal only):
https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110HogHunter
Looking at the .308s and it would be mostly for range fun and maybe a hunt some day. Maybe 200-300 rounds a year.
Asking those in the know: is the Sako really worth 3+ x as much as the Savage ($499 vs $1,599)? If so, I'm curious as to what the big differentiators are?
Thanks.