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Hi Guys: I have a Sako Finnbear 7MM Mag in excellent condition, Pre 72 with the L61-R action, 3X9 Leupold Scope. It shoots sub MOA with 160 grain Handloads, have not shot in the past 10 years, just sitting there looking pretty. Any takers..??? I would sell or trade. I would like to trade it on a 338 or a 338 RUM in SS, some kind of custom work, with a nice stock and muzzle break. I really like laminated stocks, looking for an Alaskan Rifle for future hunt. A semi custom Model 70 would be nice, or a semi Custom 338 RUM, but would have to be SS.. Let me know... Jim P. aka.... Stallion43@aol.com | ||
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You guys ever had any problems out of your Sako's? I always liked their feel and bought one today, just curious how others feel about them. | |||
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Quote: Did you get a 75?? I love mine. Even named myself after it...sakofan...  | |||
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I traded in a Weatherby Ultralight for a Sako Finnlight. I love the Sako and it is a very nice shooting rifle. No plans to trade this one. douglast | |||
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I currently own 8 Sako rifles, Love them all. Shot my first Elk last year with a Stainless 75 in 338 Win Mag so it's my current favorite. I think that Sako's are the best overall factory rifle you can buy today. I also like Winchesters but they are not generally as well made. The only reliability problem I've ever had was with a TRG-22. The TRG firing pin is held in by a roll pin. After just enough dry firing to adjust the trigger the Pin sheared and had to be replaced. I would recommend never dry-firing one of the TRG series rifles. This problem doesn't exist in the Model 75........DJ | |||
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I've got a Finnlight that has been the best rifle I've ever owned right out of the box. It took three rounds to cut the bullseye at 100 yds when I first boresighted the rifle. I've had two loads shoot into .5" and most go into at least an inch. My rifle is a 270 Winchester and I've been working up a hunting load using Nosler 140 gr Accubonds. I'm getting 2900 fps and three shots go into .5" I'm happy(it takes a little getting used to not having to tinker on it though), I wish I had a couple more. Jeff | |||
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It is not a FinnLight but a Model 75. I have heard good things about both. It is an 7STW and damn proud of that! | |||
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My first rifle was a Sako AIII in .30-06. It is a somewhat large, unwieldy and certainly not the prettiest rifle I own! Still, ergonomically the stock is excellent, and the rifle has been a great shooter and reliable game getter over the years. My second "Sako" was a custom Brown Precision on a MkV action chambered in .280 Rem AI. These days, I would probably not have bothered with the AI cartridge, but it shoots well, and I have brought along the rifle all over the place. Then a couple of years passed by, and other rifles took my fancy. However, of late my interest in smallbore Sakos has been rekindled. I still have not completed the US export procedures, but hopefully one of these days I can take possesion of an L461 in .222 Rem and an A1 in 6mm PPC. Boy, I can hardly wait  - mike | |||
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Quote: Hi Mike I'm confused. Why on earth would you subject yourself to the ridiculous US export procedures forced by the US State Department when you are in Europe? Sako's are as common as dirt in Sweden and Finland -- why don't you get one from there with much less paperwork? I have a couple of Sako's, including a little gem in .222 Rem. You're gonna like it! jpb | |||
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I have a 75 stainless and really like it. Great shooter, great trigger, and as weatherproof as a factory rifle can come | |||
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I own a A IV mod. Hunter in 270 win. A little bit heavy  , but it's my favorite chamois rifle.Never had a problem gj | |||
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I own two 75's, a .300 Weatherby and 7mm Rem Mag. Never had a problem with either one. These are easily my favorite rifles. | |||
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I have an L691 action just recently fitted with a PacNor select match s/s 1:8 twist 26" tube in 6.5-06AI and set in an HS Precision stock. Thus far,..multiple loads have gone under .5moa and I don't feel I have hit the accuracy load yet. They are a bit heavy,..but mine is a long range, hunt from the bench, rifle anyway, so weight is no concern. I have 2 more L691 actions NIB in the safe for the future,...so I guess you can say I like them | |||
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Quote:Quote: jpb, Aha, seems like one learns something new all the time! It has never occurred to me to attempt to buy a rifle in Sweden (I have bought several in the States). I probably imagined all European prices were HIGH compared to US prices, but maybe I was wrong?? Are there websites in Sweden where (Sako) rifles are advertized for sale, and what are the export procedures involved?? Enquiring minds would like to know I once bought a shotgun in Denmark, but the export procedure was not really that much simpler than from the States. The Sakos I have bought in the US are maybe 50-60% of the price I could expect to find in Switzerland or Germany. Plus, in Central Europe there are not too many Sakos on the market. The Sakos almost disappear in all the "Germanic" guns (Blaser, Sauer, Steyr etc etc). - mike | |||
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I shoot a Sako Model 995 in .338 Lapua that is a real shooter. I shot it for a buddy and got one inch groups at 100 yards but no better with his set up. He did worse and sold it to me at a bargain. I put a 4.5 X 14 Ziess Conquest scope on it and WOW will it shoot. I have got four bullets to shoot one hole groups, 225 grain Swift A-Frames, 250 grain Nosler Partitions, 250 grain Barnes X (yes I am serious) and last but not least the North Fork 240 grain. When I have an exceptional day pulling the trigger the North Forks and Barnes X bullet will be practically a single elongated hole. H-1000 powder and Fed 215M primers is the magic combo. My 14 year old grandson used it this past year to get his Elk in Colorado and now says the rifle is his. I have five grandsons and each will inherit a rifle at my demise, of course my wife says this is just an excuse for additional rifles and she always was as smart and she is pretty. Good shooting. | |||
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A few years back while I was at a gun show, I saw a sako in .338-378 Weatherby. The rifle was nice but, it was very light and didn't have a muzzle-break. Could you imagine the recoil on that baby. Does Sako put a factory break on any of their rifles? They sure are nice rifles, I just haven't justified the cost over a good Model 700. There is a Sako 25-06 Rem. w/ a bull barrel, laminated stock, and a polished target crown at the local pawn shop. The rifle has a scope. Think it may be a Vari-x II (not real sure didn't pay that much attention to it). The tag said 800 bucks but, most pawn shops will come off a pretty good bit. I was looking for something else so, I didn't pay much attention to the rifle. Do you guys think 700 or so would be a good deal on that rifle? I might get the urge and go by to inspect it a little closer. Reloader | |||
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Does Sako put a factory break on any of their rifles? no | |||
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Quote: Reloader here's how I justify the price: Better trigger than the Rem 700. Better extractor than the Rem 700. Standing ejector (I prefer them to the plunger type). Safety that blocks the firing pin (Rem safety does not). Bolt handle is part of the bolt (not brazed on like the Rem). Excellent detachable magazine (on some models). Better bottom metal. Better stock fit (a personal thing I realize). Overall better quality of fit and finish. Notice I did not mention accuracy as that is probably a toss-up. Like accuracy, though, the above items are important to me too, especially the issue regarding the safety. Anyway, that's how I justify the cost. | |||
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MHO, while you are waiting for your A-1 6mm PPC may I offer a couple suggestions.... Unless you are lucky enough to find reasonably priced Sako 6mm PPC USA cases go ahead and order a neck-turner. If you are going to use Lapua 220 Russian cases you are going to have to turn the necks to get them to chamber. Not a big deal with the right tool but you have to do it. I bought the Sinclair model with the set-up caliper and it works quite well. I've read some posts that rated the K&M unit even better so you might check it out. Stock up on N-133 it shoots great in the 6ppc USA. I think you'll enjoy the gun, every load I've tried in mine has shot under 1/2" and some much better. If you find a game load that shoots well in yours let me know, so far the only bullets I've found that are light enough for this caliber are for match use.....DJ | |||
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It is indeed most likely that the .220 Russian Lapua cases have to be neck turned for the Sako chamber, that was also the general conclusion over on benchrest.com. Thanks for the heads-up! I intend to get a neck turning setup, and have not yet decided between the Sinclair and K&M - decisions, decisions. Unfortunately, the Sako factory cases are pretty expensive - I don't believe they have to be neck turned though. Another, lower price, lower quality (?) alternative is Grafs. They have started selling 6mm PPC cases. They are supposedly serviceable, and what I intend to use for regular range visits. The older, single shot, 6mm PPC Sakos with the externally adjustable triggers have unfortunately become fairly rare. Prices reflect this fact. I don't know what they can be found for at US gun shows, on the Web they are offered between 1-1.4K - about the price of a new M75 in that caliber. Looking forward to my new toy - mike | |||
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The short answer is NO. The longer answer includes a small problem with a .375 Mannlicher stocked "carbine" which would not keep the forestock piece in place. Rifle was ultimately rebarreled and restocked. Having taken nearly 100 traveling to hunt "safari's" I have done so almost exclusively with Sako rifles because of my extreme confidence in them. Over thirty years ago myself and a friend would share the driving to a range and the continual topic was: What is the best all around action for a turnbolt sporter. The bottom line was always the Sako. I have owned Kimber's from the first, and Remington's, Winchester's, Browning's, Mauser's, Brno's, and Cooper's too. Now that you mention it, Cooper's could be a better way to fly... | |||
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Hi there Mike I've been told that regulations regaring firearms transfer within the EU are half-way reasonable and at least less stupid than the US to EU laws (note that I didn't say reasonable and that I did say "LESS stupid"!). I have no personal experience though. You can find some Sako at http://www.torsbohandels.com/ Right now (May 9 2004) they have 80 SAKO's in stock (most new, but perhaps a dozen used). Website is in Swedish, but the drop down menus will take care of you. There should be no problem in calling them up in English, or writing email in English. Also, here is more (not all are gunstores though - I didn't take the time to sort my bookmarks out) http://www.vapex.se/ http://www.holmgrensvapen.se/ http://www.falkensport.se/ http://www.delsbovapen.se/ http://www.jgjakt.com/ http://www.svardsjojarn.se/ http://www.lantbruksnet.se/vapex/ http://www.jof.se/marknadvapen.html http://www.moravapensmedja.nu/ http://www.vapen-sport.com/ http://www.jaktia.se/ http://www.kjellsvapen.se/ http://www.widforss.se/ http://www.classicvapen.com/classic.htm Quote: | |||
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On my agebda are two Sakos. First in 6mmPPC, I am picking next week, and in 300WM to buy summer time. I wonder if anybody can tell me where can I find neck dimensions for Sako 75 6mmPPC chamber? What will be the best bushing for that neck. Do I have to neck turn necks or not, I gonna use Lapua .220 Russian necked up. And is here anyone whose Sako 75 in 6PPC doesn't shot? Peter | |||
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Peter, there are several threads discussing your questions over on benchrest.com. Since you have already posted your question there, I'll refrain from posting URLs of the subjects I found via the search facility on benchrest.com. In about 1/2 hour of surfing on that site, you should have the answers to most, if not all your questions. Good luck - mike | |||
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