I have noticed that you don't here much about Sako rifles here. I was at sporting goods store the other day and looked at one in a stainless synthetic configuration. It was one NICE rifle. The action felt really tight and was very smooth. I liked the stock also, I really liked how it felt. Sako's are kind of pricy but no worse than a Weatherby and cheaper than a custom rifle. I would like to hear any experiences you might have had with them and if you like them or not. I am thinking about buying a Sako 75 Forester stainless, synthetic chambered in 25-06. It will be used for mule deer and possibly for coyotes around the farm.
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Sako Rifles
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WalterGAII
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There have been several posts about Tikkas, which are made by Sako. You couldn't do better than Sako. Most people simply buy the less-expensive, and just-as-accurate Rems and Winchesters.
Sako make what are probably the best mass-produced factory rifles in the world (the only challenger would be Weatherby). I've owned three over the years and have found them to be more accurate and have better trigger pulls than comparable rifles from Remington, Ruger and Winchester straight from the factory.
They are, however, more expensive. If you take the difference between the price of a Sako and a Remington and invest the difference in gunsmithing the Remington, I think you will at least end up with two equally good rifles. The Remington, if fact, might even be better.
Sako 75s are comparatively heavy rifles and there really isn't a lightweight option in their lineup comparable to the Remington Mountain rifles. If you like a detachable magazine, Sako is the only way to go. Their system is miles ahead of Remington's.
[This message has been edited by PJR (edited November 09, 2000).]
They are, however, more expensive. If you take the difference between the price of a Sako and a Remington and invest the difference in gunsmithing the Remington, I think you will at least end up with two equally good rifles. The Remington, if fact, might even be better.
Sako 75s are comparatively heavy rifles and there really isn't a lightweight option in their lineup comparable to the Remington Mountain rifles. If you like a detachable magazine, Sako is the only way to go. Their system is miles ahead of Remington's.
[This message has been edited by PJR (edited November 09, 2000).]
Art Eatman
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About 30 years back, I bought a Sako Forester in .243. The 19" barreled, Mannlicher-stocked version. I found that their two-piece stock gave me vertical strings. Cut the stock back a bit, rebedded the forearm, and have been happy with 3/8" groups ever since.
With a Vari-X II 2X8, five rounds of ammo and sling, it weighs seven pounds.
I guess I've taken around 20 deer with it, and a fair number of coyotes. I've stayed with the Sierra 85-grain HPBT bullet.
FWIW, Art
With a Vari-X II 2X8, five rounds of ammo and sling, it weighs seven pounds.
I guess I've taken around 20 deer with it, and a fair number of coyotes. I've stayed with the Sierra 85-grain HPBT bullet.
FWIW, Art
Yes indeed!
Sako rifles are probably the best out of the box, even better then Weatherby. The fact is that the Sako action's 3 locking lugs, its free-floating, medium-weight cold hammer-forged barrel and its fully-adjustable trigger make it hard to beat.
I absolutely love Sakos. And Tikkas, for that matter. They are so accurate, reliable and well made that I wish that American makers would take a few notes.
Sako rifles are probably the best out of the box, even better then Weatherby. The fact is that the Sako action's 3 locking lugs, its free-floating, medium-weight cold hammer-forged barrel and its fully-adjustable trigger make it hard to beat.
I absolutely love Sakos. And Tikkas, for that matter. They are so accurate, reliable and well made that I wish that American makers would take a few notes.