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Hi Guys, I'm clearing some clutter, I have two 7mm rifles, one of which I might let go, they are a Ruger no1 RSI in 7x57 and a Sako Finnlight in 7mm-08. They are quite different rifles therefore it's not easy to make a sensible choice. Neither will be my go to rifle and as such are Sunday-going-to-shooting rifles. If you were in my position and assuming you are familliar with these two rifles, which one and why, would you put on the for sale rack? I have been wrong before my wife tells me so. | ||
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I'd keep the one that you shoot the best.  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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Wow, this is a tough one. I love Sako rifles and I love Ruger #1 RSI's (I lean a litle more toward Sako). However, the 7x57 is one of my absolute favorite cartridges -especially in a rifle with a Mannlicher style stock. I can't think of a better "Sunday Afternoon" rifle than this classy combination. Good luck. | |||
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A no brainer it's the Ruger has nothing to do with caliber. | |||
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If you were in my position and assuming you are familliar with these two rifles, which one and why, would you put on the for sale rack?QUOTE]  Oh my! You have a terrible problem. However, consider if you will that the 7mm-08 is really a marginally designed cartridge( I know I'm being generous) and that a single shoot will generally drive the shooter to be a more superior shot. That single shot being in 7X57 is just a bonus. Did that help?  rogerOld age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone.. | |||
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I would sell both of them, and build a boltaction 7x57. WinchesterM70sa has a 3.08" magbox, if that helps  . | |||
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I clearly would keep the one I shoot best. The cartridges arenot different enough to matter. I would love to have either...tj3006 freedom1st | |||
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You have some nice rifles... I'd look for two other choices... | |||
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Gidday Oldun, I hear those Sako Finlights are a heap of junk so why don't you just send it down to me so I can dispose of it in a suitable manner. I have a space where it can sit to rust away in dignity with an occasional trip out to wear it out. Honest I will even pay the courier fee to help you with your problem. Happy Hunting Hamish | |||
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The 7X57.... but I admit to being prejudiced in favor of the ,57mm case, regardless of the diameter of the bullet! "Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen." | |||
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A lot of good advice here.  McMillan"edge" stock? Cerekote metal finish? | |||
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Keep the finnlite 7mm08, get it threaded and fit a custom PES (made in NZ) supressor and stick a few ounces of weight in the butt. Hey presto supressed rifle no longer, no heavier and with same balance as normal rifle.....Very very good tool! | |||
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Hi Hamish, Thank you for your more than generous offer. I have had a word with the courier and he will collect, at what I thought was a reasonable charge. If you can send me the $nz2,000 to cover the cost I'll send the rifle on Monday. Thank you so much.  | |||
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