Sako quality - fact or fiction?

Gatehouse said:
Sako's are good rifles, nothing wrong with them. Not my pick of a rifle though. I'd rather buy a Winchester or Ruger and customize it to suit me for the extra money the Sako costs.
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I had a nice, new Sako in .270 Winchester back in the late 70's that shot quite well, but not as good as the 1935 Brazilian Mauser in 7x57 I had at the time, so I sold it. I still kick me arse over letting that Mauser go.
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Not sure how the latest Sakos are because I haven't owned one since then.
 
I have two Sako rifles, L61R Models. The first one is a 264 win mag in a Don Robinson english walnut stock and that rifle will shoot and won't be sold. I may leave it to a son or grandson as they will likely grab it from my coffin if i try to take it with me. I prefere the older models to the new ones.
 
Gatehouse said:
Sako's are good rifles, nothing wrong with them. Not my pick of a rifle though. I'd rather buy a Winchester or Ruger and customize it to suit me for the extra money the Sako costs.
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I am sure you do ... like putting perfume on a pig or chrome on a Mack ... still think wolfs and bears eat the nose first maybe talk to Mr. Dean ...
you and i are going to have a talk one day Good Buddy
 
A Stevens 200 will do what is needed. For anything nicer, the question of whether it is worth the extra money is conditional upon how hard it is for a particular individual to get the extra money. So, the Sako is worth it if it's worth it to you.
 
The Kurgan said:
If anything the "quality gap" has widened!
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I agree, the new brownings and winchesters do not compare to the 20 plus year old versions I have in the safe at all.

The Sako is nice, I would also consider a Steyr if I was looking at a Sako, If I wanted more it would be a Sauer or Blaser
 
TheTooner said:
A Stevens 200 will do what is needed. For anything nicer, the question of whether it is worth the extra money is conditional upon how hard it is for a particular individual to get the extra money. So, the Sako is worth it if it's worth it to you.
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Correct, but that holds true for most things we purchase. We make choices and those little extra bits of polish and/or quality and the amount thereof is what we exchange extra cash for, to satisfy our 'wants'. A smart car will get us from point A to point B but its a little nicer and more enjoyable for most to hop in an Impala for the ride. And, going a step further, an occasional cruise in a Vet would be stimulating.
I've had a few Sakos and still have one. Nice, a little smoother and seemingly showing better workmanship than some brands. I've had examples of most of the popular makes and as I've stated in previous posts, my favorite or 1st pick in a bolt action is the Schultz & Larsen.
 
west250 said:
Plastic is for wrapping sandwiches.
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:)Good one! I guess 'plastic & stainless' has it's place but it's not something that I find appealing in a rifle.

Savage;
While I do have a Sako in a Mannlicher style configuration, there is one detail that doesn't quite fit. The calibre.



It's a model A III in .270 Win. However, it belonged to a friend of mine that passed away a couple of years ago which was the primary reason I purchased it from the estate. In that style of rifle, I'd prefer a more fitting European caliber.
 
Im not a big sako fan because I don't like the way the stock fits me, but they all seem to be very accurate. In the same price range you could get a cooper. If you have a little more money to spend check out a nosler 48, hs precision or a sauer.
 
The sauer yes but if you use it and abuse it it is hard to sell it . There is a line of usefull and show and sako is in there it is a good tool and made to use . But each to his own we all have a reason for what we have all will work but good tools are nice. But should be used as well
 
How about in 6.5x54?
Johnn Peterson said:
:)Good one! I guess 'plastic & stainless' has it's place but it's not something that I find appealing in a rifle.

Savage;
While I do have a Sako in a Mannlicher style configuration, there is one detail that doesn't quite fit. The calibre.





It's a model A III in .270 Win. However, it belonged to a friend of mine that passed away a couple of years ago which was the primary reason I purchased it from the estate. In that style of rifle, I'd prefer a more fitting European caliber.
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west250 said:
How about in 6.5x54?
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Interesting, but;) being retired and :eek:with the number of firearms purchased last year and the :redface:balance left in my 'Madd Money' account, I have one more item that's first on the list. A Mannlicher style carbine in 9.3x62. Again, taking the funds left or available, it may be a Zavasta.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
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Savage;
While I do have a Sako in a Mannlicher style configuration, there is one detail that doesn't quite fit. The calibre.



It's a model A III in .270 Win. However, it belonged to a friend of mine that passed away a couple of years ago which was the primary reason I purchased it from the estate. In that style of rifle, I'd prefer a more fitting European caliber.
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Johnn,

That's a VERY nice Sako. A3's (or, Aiii's) are not often seen, those with a Mannlicher stock are particularly rare, and .270 is a fairly unusual calibre, and yours is in excellent condition. Most A3's have the hunter stocks and are chambered in .30-06, so you have something that is especially appealing. Something to be proud of, something to remember your friend by, and something to pass down to your heirs. Yes, she's a beauty! :)

You might consider posting that pic of her on the Sako Collector's forum - they'd be as delighted as I am:
http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum...scussions-about-L61R-AIII-AIV-AV-L691-actions

-Dennis
 
-Savage- said:
Johnn,

That's a VERY nice Sako. A3's (or, Aiii's) are not often seen, those with a Mannlicher stock are particularly rare, and .270 is a fairly unusual calibre, and yours is in excellent condition. Most A3's have the hunter stocks and are chambered in .30-06, so you have something that is especially appealing. Something to be proud of, something to remember your friend by, and something to pass down to your heirs. Yes, she's a beauty! :)

You might consider posting that pic of her on the Sako Collector's forum - they'd be as delighted as I am:
http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum...scussions-about-L61R-AIII-AIV-AV-L691-actions

-Dennis
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Thanks Dennis;
For the sentimental reasons, the intent at present is to hang on to it. At the meat pole by my cabin in the B.C. interior, the guy that owned it is on the far left with the red ball cap, wearing a 'West Coast Cashmere' top. That was his last Moose trip.

 
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