Sako A7 Stainless Question

[wonksy]

Shooters Choice - www.shooterschoice.ca/rifles.htm

Has a Sale on the A7 and it looks like others will as well as Sako has redesigned the A7 and is trying to get rid of the old stock.

Here is the add from Shooterschoice

SAKO A7. New "economy" model from Sako. Redesigned stock, 3-Rd detachable mag, 22 7/16 in. barrel, Weaver-style bases, 6 1/4 lbs.

Blue/Synthetic, .243 Win,.25/06 , 7-08 Rem, ., .270 WSM - $999.00

Stainless/Synthetic, 7-08 Rem, 30/06, - $1095.00

SAKO A7 IS BEING UPGRADED. THERE IS A SPECIAL PROMOTION ON THE "OLD" MODELS.
BUY ONE NOW AND A NEW BURRIS 3 - 9 X 40 FULLFIELD ll RIFLESCOPE IS INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST

Even if you didn't want the Burris you could just resell it for a couple of hundred bucks and have a Sako A7 for about the price of Tikka.

What are they upgrading on it do you know???

 

[JJ-65]

A-7

They have put about 4 oz's more weight in the stock. Most of it in the forend arond the swivel stud.

 

[sheephunter]

They have put about 4 oz's more weight in the stock. Most of it in the forend arond the swivel stud.

Yes, it includes a lot of cross bracing.

 

[wonksy]

Yes, it includes a lot of cross bracing.

Shouldnt be a problem for the varmit calibers though eh

 

[sheephunter]

Shouldnt be a problem for the varmit calibers though eh

Not sure what you mean.... Sako has changed the stock on all of the A7s. I don't think there were any recoil issues but they did have some problems with bipods.

 

[blargon]

Not sure what you mean.... Sako has changed the stock on all of the A7s. I don't think there were any recoil issues but they did have some problems with bipods.

Are they still the same shape as the Tikka stock?

 

[sheephunter]

Are they still the same shape as the Tikka stock?

They look identical to the old A7 stock. They are similar to the T3 stock.

 

[mikepos]

Great information guys. Regarding the fore end flex, is it significant enough to affect use of a tensioned sling or bracing against a tree?

 

[sheephunter]

Great information guys. Regarding the fore end flex, is it significant enough to affect use of a tensioned sling or bracing against a tree?

No, it should be fine.

 

[mikepos]

Well I bought it. Fits better than my savage, trying to hold off selling the savage to see how the sako shoots first... I'm used to it now and actually like the looks of the gun. It's my first plastic stocked gun, I've always liked blued steel and wood. The savage (114 American Classic) feels more sturdy in the hand but ergonomically doesn't fit as nice and is noticeably heavier.
I'll post s review after I get it to the range.