Do any of you folks have any experience with accuracy with these Sako-built rifles, either carbine or full length battle rifles? I have a Mosin Nagant that is Russian-built and it is worthless regarding accuracy. It would make a wonderful tomato stake.

Strapman, a Sako-built M39 was the most accurate military surplus rifle I have owned, and I have owned most of them, include pristine Swede 96s and Swiss K-31s. The only Soviet-built Mosin that gave me satisfying accuracy was one of the semi-mysterious M-59s, I think owing to the short, stiff barrel and lack of a bayonet to clutter up the harmonics.

Sako M-Ns are the most accurate, especially the 28-38s, which have .308 barrels. Remember, Sako just rebuilt them; all receivers are Russian, and they didn't make all the barrels either. . But, most Russians shoot well too if you feed them right; your barrel must be bad for some reason. I like the Finnish 39s, for the heavy pistol grip stock.

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Sako M-Ns are the most accurate, especially the 28-38s, which have .308 barrels.

Actually, the correct model is m/28-30. One anecdote which tells something of this rifle model´s accuracy is the truth that in 1937 when Rifle Shooting Worldchampion ships were in Helsinki, Finland this named rifle model was the official one with which all participants shot in military rifle classes.

Of course, 28-30; I have had several of them. Why did I type 38? Guess my brain was already on 308.

Igorrock, some beautiful puukos and very fine leatherwork in your blog!
I have not had the pleasure of owning a 28-30, and very much wish I still had my M39. They have nice triggers, good, stiff barrels and some of the best open sights of any military rifle.

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Igorrock, some beautiful puukos and very fine leatherwork in your blog!

Thanks for yours kind words, everyone has to do something for living.

I purchased a Sako version of a Mosin Nagant that was stamped 1941. Any idea how this firearm would have ended up in the US? Would this be a Finnish export or a rifle the Russians captured and later exported to the US?

In 1980's finnish army sold big amount of Mosin rifles to USA so yours rifle could be one of them.

Well, I am now the proud owner of another M39, although a 1941 VKT rather than a Sako, but probably used in the Continuation War. Can't wait to see how she likes my handloads.

Igor, that leather cartridge holder on your blog is gorgeous. Did you make it?

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Igor, that leather cartridge holder on your blog is gorgeous. Did you make it?

All items in my blog are made by myself except puukkos and leukus blades who I order from skilled blacksmiths on demand.

Well I finally got a chance to shoot my Sako Mosin Nagant. Rotten accuracy. At 50 yards it was about 12" high. This is either going to turn into a project gun or I'm going to get rid of it. Looks are deceiving.

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Well I finally got a chance to shoot my Sako Mosin Nagant. Rotten accuracy. At 50 yards it was about 12" high.

Old finnish military rifles are very often sighted to shoot longer distances. You should find taller fore bead to yours.