I just bought a 416 rem mag Sako rifle.I have been hunting for a reasonable model 70 in 416 rem mag but I have found none.I just found a nice sako 416 rem mag.The guy just didnt need it.He said it shoots 1 " groups and is nice to shoot.He did say it broke the factory rings and he had to get leopold scope mounts for it.It was shot 30 times typical 416 shot 2 times .I am excited about finding it.the 416 rem mags under a $1000 are just about non existant.I have a win model 70 416 and two remingtons.i wonder if HS maKES A FIBERGLASS STOCK FOR THIS ONE.tHERE IS NOT A SCRATCH ON IT.I cant wait to get to shoot it.a friend has one maganaoported that his kids shoot.I like these sakos better than the winchesters.I wonder if ruger mounts could be milled for this or have the rifle `cut for them.
You might want to investigate Talleys. I believe they have a base system that works on the dovetails. I would personally have them screwed on as well using 8/40 screws
Posts: 3073 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Registered: 11 November 2004
Sako makes a fine rifle. The problems with the rings may have been an install problem. They are usually pretty robust, although not as much as the rugers. Speeking of which, it won't be practical to place ruger rings on the Sako, the widths are different and the type of clamping action is different. There might be a way to drill and tap for a weaver base if you have no confidence in the stock rings. HS made a fiberglass stock for the older Sako's, not sure about the mod 75. Good luck and happy shooting.
John
Posts: 1343 | Location: Northern California | Registered: 15 January 2006
I have had a Sako in 416 Rem Mag for 15 years now. It is awesome. Get some of the new Sako Optilock bases and rings. They are absolutely bullet proof. If you have a short scope they make an extended base that you can use.
If you have a wood stock on it, get a good gunsmith to bed and reinforce the hell out of it. Mine cracked after a few hundred shots. I let the front action screw work loose, my bad. McMillan makes a perfect stock for that rifle. Specify a heavy fill. I don't think you will need the solid fill unless the recoil is eating you up too much.
Congratulations. You will be thrilled with that rifle over the years. With the 350 grain Swift A-Frame it is perfect for any task in NA.
LD
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
I bet your .416 is a good gun and will fill your expectations, although not CRF. Actually, I think everyone should keep their original Sakos and not to sell them, since they may soon be collector's items.
I live about 300 meters from the Sako factory and this year they have kicked out about 30 persons. They were doing fine, but the people from Beretta (who own Sako at the moment) want more profit, so they have figured out that the best way to do that is to convert Sako factory into some sort of assembly line and all they are going to actually make in the future is barrels and some action components. It'll be just a question of time when the people of Beretta calculate that it's better to move the whole system to Turkey or some place like that.
In short: If you have a good Sako, keep it, since it's value will not be diminished in the future.
Posts: 217 | Location: Finland | Registered: 08 January 2004
Originally posted by JTH: I bet your .416 is a good gun and will fill your expectations, although not CRF. Actually, I think everyone should keep their original Sakos and not to sell them, since they may soon be collector's items.
I live about 300 meters from the Sako factory and this year they have kicked out about 30 persons. They were doing fine, but the people from Beretta (who own Sako at the moment) want more profit, so they have figured out that the best way to do that is to convert Sako factory into some sort of assembly line and all they are going to actually make in the future is barrels and some action components. It'll be just a question of time when the people of Beretta calculate that it's better to move the whole system to Turkey or some place like that.
In short: If you have a good Sako, keep it, since it's value will not be diminished in the future.
Great advice! If these trends continue small customs manufacturers will be the only choice soon!!!
Posted 11 March 2006 09:55 I bet your .416 is a good gun and will fill your expectations, although not CRF. Actually, I think everyone should keep their original Sakos and not to sell them, since they may soon be collector's items.
I live about 300 meters from the Sako factory and this year they have kicked out about 30 persons. They were doing fine, but the people from Beretta (who own Sako at the moment) want more profit, so they have figured out that the best way to do that is to convert Sako factory into some sort of assembly line and all they are going to actually make in the future is barrels and some action components. It'll be just a question of time when the people of Beretta calculate that it's better to move the whole system to Turkey or some place like that.
In short: If you have a good Sako, keep it, since it's value will not be diminished in the future.
Yes, I think this is actually worth making it a topic of it's own.
Posts: 217 | Location: Finland | Registered: 08 January 2004
I keep saving money, and then I buy a Sako A-V whenever I can. They are well made, the stocks are the most ergonomic ever designed, and they shoot straight. In short they are a joyful thing. lawndart
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
I just picked up a mint AV Hunter in .416 Rem. These are very nice guns, not controlled feed but great triggers and nice stocks. They come double crossbolted with the tang nicely relieved, just bed and you're good to go. I've got Warnes on mine, used them before with no problems.
