Sako finbear

[ENFIELD1911]

I have noticed these for sale on the EE many times for around $900 give or take in what seems to be really nice shape and am curious as to why these Sakos don't demand the higher price of other Sako's

 

[double gun]

Age maybe?

Lots of sako guys love those earlier sako's, many considering them to be better than the newer versions.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

They are a very good value. Made just as good or better than the new models and at a third of the price at times.

Some can be a little heavy for their intended purpose.

 

[ENFIELD1911]

Thank for the input

 

[Iltasyuko]

They are a very good value. Made just as good or better than the new models and at a third of the price at times.

Some can be a little heavy for their intended purpose.

How are the older model Sako rifles made better than the new rifles?

 

[Fassteel]

How are the older model Sako rifles made better than the new rifles?

Action preferences mostly The L61R action is very highly regarded by some.
Old wood can be much nicer than new wood, my finnbear has blonde french walnut to die for
Skipline checkering on the old stocks is very nice.
Deeper bluing
FS

 

[Why not?]

Yes Sir. Pick up and handle an L61R, look it over well, and then do the same with any of the latest offerings.

Not even a contest!
Ted

 

[Mike Webb]

They are a very good value. Made just as good or better than the new models and at a third of the price at times.

Some can be a little heavy for their intended purpose.

x2 on the heavy. I had one in .30/06 and scoped and loaded it was pushing 10 lbs. Shot excellent though. Quality was better than the newer offerings in my opinion.

 

[mbogo3]

Have a Finnbear deluxe in 7 Rem mag.............natural pointer.Harold