RSM or Sako Safari

27 August 2009, 07:14

James Cardwell

RSM or Sako Safari

Which one would you fellows prefer the RSM or Sako Safari in 375 H&H? I've got the Ruger RSM and thinking about trading it for a Sako Safari. Thanks JC

27 August 2009, 07:23

Big Bore Boar Hunter

I would keep the RSM, they are among the best buys in Big bore rifles. The Sakos are great rifles, and in 375 H&H would be a better weight than the Ruger, but again, I still like the RSMs.

John

27 August 2009, 07:51

Paolo9,5x73

I have examined one closely at the Beretta Gallery in NYC. It came with leather case, Swarovski scope,..... The price few years back was about 14,000 USD if I recall correctly. It is superior to the Ruger in every way.

27 August 2009, 08:18

308Sako

There are several versions of the "Sako Safari"
Mine is an early one, with two through bolts. Shoots as well as a benchrest rifle and if memory serves me at all; holds five rounds.

When you look close at the two rifles, there really is no comparison for actual function and balance.

27 August 2009, 08:33

zimbabwe

Always wanted a Sako safari and when the opportunity came to get one I did. it was a 300Win Mag. Quality was absolutly without flaw in either metal or wood. Wood was rather plan but beautifully fitted. Shot wondeful groups. If it had been a 375 I would still be the owner but I have absolutley no use for a 300 Win Mag. I have also owned an RSM although it was in 416 Rigby. There is very little I actually LIKE about the RSM but the idea and the fact it's made by Ruger. I tried modifying this one to eliminate those things I disliked about it but was not sucessful so sold it. The RSM is not in the same league with the Sako in my estimation. The Sako was smooth beyond expectation,probably due to the bolt design. Feeding and extraction were flawless with either rifle but the Sako was far smoother in operation. I cannot remember a single feature on the Sako I would have wanted changed.

27 August 2009, 21:34

buckeyeshooter

I like the mass and weight of the Ruger. Either is a fine rifle.

29 August 2009, 13:48

Dr. Lou

If you have the opportunity to trade an RSM for a Sako Safari, I would jump all over it. They are fairly rare and are worth twice as much, if it's in decent shape. I have never seen a Safari that wasn't taken care of. Lou

29 August 2009, 17:20

MFD

I have RSM's and obviously like them a great deal, but certainly admire the Sako Safari as an excellent rifle as well. However, is the Sako Safari a true controlled round feed action?? Would not being a CRF a deal breaker, no, but just curious??

It was mentioned that a Sako Safari was priced at $14,000.00 and that is an astonishingly high price unless it has some world class embellishments, engraving, gold, platinum, etc. One can buy, not sure why one would, a NEW M98 Mauser for the princely sum of 17,000.00 and with upgraded wood, etc., the price doubles. Far beyond most mortals.

martin

29 August 2009, 17:58

jeffeosso

keep the rsm and hunt

30 August 2009, 09:03

James Cardwell

The Sako Safari was at Cabelas in Ft Worth and that is where I got my RSM. I called Kurt in the Gun Library and talked to him about the Sako and found out it was already put back for someone else. After his description of the rifle I won't have traded anyway. The price on the Sako was $1999. I think I will just keep my RSM even though there are some things I just don't like about it. Being a good shooter is not one of them. It will shot three 270 gr Swift A-Frames in the same hole at 100 yrds.

I don't like the weight, grip area is to tight, bolt a little short, and the safety is not user friendly. But like I said it shoots real well. I took two big hogs with it last year with one shot. Man, when that AFrame went through the first and into the second it looked like a bomb went off on the back side. There was blood and bone everywhere.

So I guess we will just go out together again for more pork until I make my buff hunt in 2011 (THE GOOD LORD WILLING). Thanks to all those who have replyed. JC

02 September 2009, 01:43

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by James Cardwell:
The Sako Safari was at Cabelas in Ft Worth and that is where I got my RSM. I called Kurt in the Gun Library and talked to him about the Sako and found out it was already put back for someone else. After his description of the rifle I won't have traded anyway. The price on the Sako was $1999. I think I will just keep my RSM even though there are some things I just don't like about it. Being a good shooter is not one of them. It will shot three 270 gr Swift A-Frames in the same hole at 100 yrds.

I don't like the weight, grip area is to tight, bolt a little short, and the safety is not user friendly. But like I said it shoots real well. I took two big hogs with it last year with one shot. Man, when that AFrame went through the first and into the second it looked like a bomb went off on the back side. There was blood and bone everywhere.

So I guess we will just go out together again for more pork until I make my buff hunt in 2011 (THE GOOD LORD WILLING). Thanks to all those who have replyed. JC

SAKOs are very well made deer rifles, but IMO do not qualify for dangerous game rifles! No bolt rifle chambered for a cartridge that may be used to hunt dangerous game should ever be made on a pushfeed action, END OF STORY!