Sako AV Finnbear Deluxe....thoughts,input,experience welcomed

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I am looking at a Sako AV Finnbear Deluxe in 270win from another gun nutter on this forum.
I'm just after the popular opinion, pros, cons, parts suppliers, things to look out for, things to be careful of ...etc.

I know they are beautiful rifles. But I'm after some personal hands on knowledge/ feedback. This will be my first 270win.
 
That's about as fine a rifle for the money that can be had, anywhere. The Finnbears were the best of the various Sako models. Solidly built, no cheap parts, just good steel and fine walnut. Smooth actions, sized perfectly for each cartridge family. Excellent adjustable triggers, good quality barrels. Bedding is usually OK from the factory, I have pillar bedded a couple that needed a little help. The Deluxe version had a bit better quality wood and glossier metal polish, the rest was the same. Some don't like the proprietary Sako scope mount systems, but I do. The older windage adjustable QD mounts were very good, but Optilocks are OK too. Solid and reliable. I've owned a bunch of Sako rifles, still have a couple of std. Finnbears and a Deluxe Forester and a Vixen HB. Never selling those four.
 
that's good to hear!!, as for the adjustable trigger what is the in/lbs they are rated for?
for example if a trigger is rated between so 2-8in lbs and the gun was set to the most sensitive setting at 2in/lbs and left for many, many years does this affect the spring/trigger sensitivity, ive only every had fixed triggers except on my sako 85 22-250 but I never got the chance to even shoot it 1 time....
do adjustable triggers require resetting them to the lowest setting ( in the example being 8in lbs) before long term storage or is there simply no issue/correlation at all with trigger sensitivity and time left in the specific setting.
 
In my experience once you set a trigger for proper pull weight it does not need further adjustment, ever. ( And if i'm wrong about that, in fact a trigger adjusted to maximum weight pull would be more likely to change over many years, not one set to minimum weight pull, because the spring would be under more compression. )
In/lb is a screw torque measurement, not a weight of pull measurement. The trigger pull setting is measured in lbs or grams, and is simply and easily adjusted using a spring scale made for the purpose. You will need to take the rifle out of the stock, and use a proper gunsmith screwdriver and a small wrench. Match shooters who want their triggers set very precisely use a set of weights hung on a hooked steel rod to test trigger pull weight. It is important not to mess with sear engagement when setting trigger weight. Look up how to do it properly.
Most hunting rifle triggers like the Sako should not be adjusted below 1000g /1 kg or 2.5 lbs for best long term reliable function in all conditions. I set all my hunting rifles to between 3-3.5 lbs, and that works well regardless of heat or cold or gloves.
 
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CoverFire said:
All the reviews and comments say its nice. My only fear is zero parts and funds to buy new parts
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If the Sako you're interested in is in excellent condition, there should be no fears of any sort. All Sako's are excellent firearms, many believe/know that the older models had much better quality of craftmanship.
 
I have an AIII deluxe in .270 win. Great rifle, really to pretty to drag around in the bush and I do mean drag, scales in at 9.25Lbs with a 3-9 40mm scope. That's the only negative thing I can think of.
 
Sako Finnbear Deluxe

I have three of them. A Stoger imported 30.06 has been my main hunting rifle since 1988. (The others are 6.5x55 s and .308) It is somewhat marked up from constant use but despite the dings the rifle still looks and handles well and has never let me down. I had a gunsmith lighten down the trigger. I recall feeling relief at the first few dings as I'd babied it the first few times out. Good accuracy.
Not a light rifle, but it suits me.
5 yrs ago I bought a wood stocked Jackson game
Model Cooper in 7x57 and I rank it slightly better.
 
joeyclimbing said:
I have three of them. A Stoger imported 30.06 has been my main hunting rifle since 1988. (The others are 6.5x55 s and .308) It is somewhat marked up from constant use but despite the dings the rifle still looks and handles well and has never let me down. I had a gunsmith lighten down the trigger. I recall feeling relief at the first few dings as I'd babied it the first few times out. Good accuracy.
Not a light rifle, but it suits me.
5 yrs ago I bought a wood stocked Jackson game
Model Cooper in 7x57 and I rank it slightly better.
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Yes, going off course a bit, maybe the OP can take note. Cooper rifles are awesome firearms, robust, yes however well made and most accurate. My son owns two Custom Classics that have wonderful craftmanship. Sako's have true quality, in which I favor the older models.
 
I had one in 7mmRM . Beautiful , accurate and reliable . The only thing that bothered me , and not much at that , was the weight . It was a bit on the heavy side for a 7mmRM . That being said , it wouldn't stop me buying another one .
 
I have one in 300 Win Mag with a Hart barrel. Mine has a laminate stock. It shoots great. No muzzle break.
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