So this happened today - Sako A7

pharaoh2 said:
It's called a sling swivel stud for a reason, not a bi-pod mount. These are hunting rifles, not sniper rifles and I think it's safe to say of the millions of rifle hunters out there only a small percentage have not only never used a bi-pod, most probably have no idea what one is.
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Yeah, OK, I'm sure their R&D department couldn't of imagined the possibility that their stock just may end up wearing a bipod. With that s**te design, I'd be scared to wrap into my rifle sling for fear of breaking the stud.

And all my hunting rifles (none wear plastic BTW) wear a bipod more often than not, and surprisingly, for hunting. If I get one shot, I mean to make it count. I guess I'll steer clear of the T3, oops, I mean A7...
 
An unfortunate incident, but have you asked the inporter on the cost of a replacement stock for it (due to its a 1 1/2 year old gun and the damage was incured due to the owners actions) or possible warranty consideration?
And as for the Sako bashing, I owned a T3- nice gun worked OK and generally I would recomend them if thats your price point but earlier this year I bucked up for a stainless synthetic model 85. The gun is flat out awsome, I beat it hard last week in the bush and it exceeded all my expectations by a wide margin - this rifle IMO personifies what I expect the Sako name implies, no offence but I think the A7 is more akin to the T3. Nothing wrong with that, but it was built to a price point. If you pay for a Chevette, don't complain it isn't a Corvette (NOTE: I think the A7 is way better than a Chevette- but you get the idea).
 
I just bought another Marlin XL7, brand new, from our local dealer for $375 out the door. That is the fourth Marlin X rifle I have bought this year, and every one shoots close to, or under, an inch.

How many can I buy for the price of a SAKO? ;)

Ted
 
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I'm just surprised the stock was hollow.

I assumed for the money spent on a Sako that there would be a reasonably decent stock on it.
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We are talking about an A7 here, not a Sako 85. These rifles cost no more than a comparable Remington, Winchester, Ruger, or Tikka. And anyone that thinks a plastic stock on a sub-$1000 rifle should be indestructible and have a lifetime warranty, needs to step into reality.

Plastic is used to cut costs, that's it. The fact that it is lighter than steel is a bonus for the manufacturers. But even if it was heavier, they would still use it, because its cheaper.
 
chuck nelson said:
And an absolute piece of junk at that. The tears are big when they break. I've seen em.:D Makes a $600 used 700 in a $450 McMillan seem like a good idea. And it absolutely is and astounds me that that is a tough sell.
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You got it. If I wouldnt have traded Bartell for his Laminate stock on my Sako 85 I'd have probably sold it by now. And I'm still not a big fan of how heavy the Laminate is...oh well.
 
Sako upgraded the A7 stock because of this type of failure. You should get a free replacement. Contact Stoeger Canada
 
Jordan Smith said:
Well, if you enjoy taking your life in your hands, then yeah, buy a 700 :D
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Oh God! I have more than a half doz 700's, all heavy barrel bench rest units, heard the story/stories, is it true? should I be selling them or rather floughing them off for peanuts? No give-a-ways, please! ????
 
LOL, you guys see that huge smiley face at the end of the sentence? That should be a little clue for those who can't tell when a comment is made tongue-in-cheek ;)
 
two-dogs said:
you're not saying that Bartell hosed ya, are you? say it isn't so!
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Well he is a Hoosier...but he had the Laminate and traded for MY tupperware stock...so I made out like a Bandit. :D


blargon said:
Sure is, and that's why mine have McMillans...;)
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You're not allowed to talk Mr."I own 3 late model EDGE stocked Sako's"

Was it you that was saying they wont make McM's for Model 85's anymore? I need to call and find out.

I think this winter I'll be stocking my WALKER DEATH TRIGGERED Model 700 and my Sako with McM's if the planets align.
 
Get some Kids puddy, piece of steel, bedding compoud ( Acraglas Gel), sand paper, Krylon plastic paint and the stock will be better than new.... don't lose your sling stud.
 
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