NAACO Grizzly 30-06

[kjohn]

Recently bought this rifle from a CGN EE frequent flyer. Can honestly say I was not aware that North America Arms Co. used FN Mauser actions.

This one is a Model 90D in 30-06. A classic look to the outfit, complete with a Williams Twilight 4X scope, a Cooper-Weeks sling, Weaver rings, a Mershon "White Line" recoil pad. It has weird rifling, very busy with multiple lands. Can't wait to give the old outfit a workout.

Does anybody have one of these rifles? I am aware of the SAKO barreled actions used by NAACO. I think I have ended my quest for an old school 30-06 hunting rifle with some character and class. Yes, I realize that other makes and models do exist, but this one seems to be right at home.

Thanks in advance for any info, history, and/or experience with a Model 90C or 90D.

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[jbmauser]

I have no info on them but I have seen one for sale years ago.

Nice rifle for sure!

 

[kjohn]

IIRC, I once owned a .308 for a short while. Methinks it had a SAKO action. Dumba$$ thing to have sold it.

 

[Boomer]

The only NAACO rifles I had ever heard of where built on SAKO actions, but then again I didn't know their rifles were ever offered in standard chamberings.

 

[kamlooky]

That simple gal would shure pass the fuddly……………….errrrrrr…………….vaniller test.

Great score kjohn.
If she shewts as swell as she lookith, yew dun gooder Grasshawpper.

 

[MiG25]

NAACO rifles are Model 10, 20, 30, up to 100. Shotguns are Model 5, 15, 25, etc. Pistols are 224, 226, 228 all 22 caliber.

 

[kjohn]

Wow! Is that lever a Sako? Thanks for posting those pages. Good write-up on my 90D.

 

[MiG25]

The catelogue says they made their own barrels.

 

[buckbrush]

a Sako Finnwolf in .270 and 30-06?

 

[Eagleye]

a Sako Finnwolf in .270 and 30-06?

Yep!! Exactly.

 

[kjohn]

Well, I took the NAACO out for a quick run one afternoon. Didn’t like my reloads, so I cranked a couple of factory rounds. Whoo doggies, does it kick! Will try some different loads another time. It is such a sweet old rifle, I am hoping to find its sweet spot.