Buying my first rifle. Have chosen to buy a used rifle. I have narrowed down my options to two rifles; SAKO AV 30-06 equipped with a 3.5-10x44 carl zeiss scope for and a Browning X bolt 30-06 with a Riton 4-16x44 scope. The browning is 200 CAD cheaper than the sako. Both are decent condition, beautiful wood stock. Which one should I get?
Help me decide between a Sako and a Browning bolt action for my first rifle.
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The Sako AV is arguably a better quality rifle and has a better scope. The AVs are a touch heavy, especially for a .30-06.
The X-bolt is going to be a bit lighter and offers a detachable magazine. Probably better suited to general purpose hunting. The Riton scopes are of questionable quality.
Either one is miles ahead of a Savage axis or any of the other entry-level budget offerings, so I don't think you can really go wrong with either choice.
The X-bolt is going to be a bit lighter and offers a detachable magazine. Probably better suited to general purpose hunting. The Riton scopes are of questionable quality.
Either one is miles ahead of a Savage axis or any of the other entry-level budget offerings, so I don't think you can really go wrong with either choice.
Easy just buy both.
I’ve owned a few xbolt SS stalkers 7 mm RM and the were excellent rifles.
Accurate and pointed really nice.
I think either rifle would be an excellent choice.
But definitely stay away from the Riton scope, it’s junk
Accurate and pointed really nice.
I think either rifle would be an excellent choice.
But definitely stay away from the Riton scope, it’s junk
What did you need to pay for the AV?
I like Sako but the price point is on the high side lately.
My biggest problem with Browning rifles is parts availability.
When you order some of the internal parts for a Browning, you must include the serial number, or you will likely get a different part than you originally had on your rifle.
Both are good rifles, whether one is more accurate than the other?????????????
The Sako offers more consistency as far as parts availability, and usually, fitting quality is better.
I haven't paid much attention to later Browning rifles, so they may have changed their manufacturing quality standards and parts issues.
I would definitely check before purchasing.
No, the counter jockey at Canadian Tire or the LGS will be able to give you any reliable answers.
When you order some of the internal parts for a Browning, you must include the serial number, or you will likely get a different part than you originally had on your rifle.
Both are good rifles, whether one is more accurate than the other?????????????
The Sako offers more consistency as far as parts availability, and usually, fitting quality is better.
I haven't paid much attention to later Browning rifles, so they may have changed their manufacturing quality standards and parts issues.
I would definitely check before purchasing.
No, the counter jockey at Canadian Tire or the LGS will be able to give you any reliable answers.
Congrats, did you get Sako rings with it too?
