Sako L16R

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Hello all, I want to tap your collective brains on this model of Sako. I am familiar with the model 85 and 75, but not too familiar with this model. Your thoughts are appreciated;)


P.S. I guess I better correct the model to L61R before someone corrects me!
 
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The L61R, and entire "A" series, are considered by many, to be among some of the finest production rilfes ever made, and a large cut above of anything Sako has made since, in terms of quality, craftsmanship, and accuracy.

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I`ve had one chambered in 264 win mag for many years and i love it. Just picked up another in 30-06, nice rifles. I`m told the 264 is rare but neither guy would give me a price on how rare.
 
I have one,my favourite rifle.They have their faults too. My trigger isn't reliable below 48oz,doing butt test,and the blueing isn't up to old DuPont Remington durablity.
 
I bought one from Why Not? a few years ago. It's got a smooth bolt and much more accurate than I could ever be. My only complaint is that it was heavy, but my stock isn't original, so that might explain it.

Here it is in this picture topped with a Vortex Diamondback 2-7x
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It does have a 24" tube on it, so if you plan on doing any carrying through the thick stuff, I found it really helped to put a barrel band on instead of mounting it on the stock.

Cory
 
This L-61 SAKO in .300 Winchester moved from northern Manitoba to the Yukon, so I had to go and visit it . . .
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Where it continues to put meat in the freezer!
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This was just one of those rifles that could do no wrong, anything I shot at I hit. It gave me a truly unrealistic sense of my prowess with a rifle, and I'm glad I never owned it.:eek:
 
I killed several truckloads of game with this one. I bought a McMillan fibreglass stock for when it was a bit ugly outside and it had a really nice oil finished walnut stock as well. Here are a few pics, maybe the best rifle I've ever owned. I only sold it when I decided I didn't need a 300 win mag anymore...dumb decision.
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dressed in fine walnut
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In South Africa
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They are great rifles, this one weighed 8 3/4 pounds with burris mounts, a 3x9x40 Zeiss Conquest scope and a full belly.
 
Thanks for the feedback fellas. My dilemma is whether I buy one of these tried and true Sakos, or start dreaming about a Weatherby Vanguard series 2. I think the Sako should shoot MOA, and Weatherby guarantees it...
 
Johnn Peterson said:
My only Sako,;)at present is an A III model in 270 Win.

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Pretty gun, my hunting partner just bought a full stocked model in 243 that I'm looking forward to seeing... He says it's going to be his bush gun, and it's equipped with irons and a peep site. I'm having a good season with the model 85 7-08, but feel the 30 cal. section of my gun rack could use some improvement in the next year and would like to hear about the accuracy and functionality of the L61R's as it's on my short list...
 
west250 said:
Thanks for the feedback fellas. My dilemma is whether I buy one of these tried and true Sakos, or start dreaming about a Weatherby Vanguard series 2. I think the Sako should shoot MOA, and Weatherby guarantees it...
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Depends what you want, everybodys different. I would pull the trigger on the Sako. It will shoot just fine, if you are looking at the rifle as a tool only you may want to go with the Vangaurd II. Pick em both up if you can, and see which one feels better to you. Weight wise they are probably very similar. I'm guessing the Vangaurd will be a fair bit less money to purchase.
 
west250 said:
Thanks for the feedback fellas. My dilemma is whether I buy one of these tried and true Sakos, or start dreaming about a Weatherby Vanguard series 2. I think the Sako should shoot MOA, and Weatherby guarantees it...
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You would only state that this was a dilemma if you had handled both rifles.

Sako's are fine firearms, they have generally beautiful stocks, deep blueing, function flawlessly, are accurate, have the smoothest factory produced actions anywhere and Weatherby Vangaurds are entry level guns.

Like comparing a BMW 3 series and a Chevy Cavalier because they are the same size.
 
martinbns said:
You would only state that this was a dilemma if you had handled both rifles.

Sako's are fine firearms, they have generally beautiful stocks, deep blueing, function flawlessly, are accurate, have the smoothest factory produced actions anywhere and Weatherby Vangaurds are entry level guns.

Like comparing a BMW 3 series and a Chevy Cavalier because they are the same size.
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I'm familiar with Sakos and have a bit of a crush on them for sure (I have a Hunter in 7-08). Coincidentally I had an opportunity to heft the L61R this morning at a local gun show and found it to be pleasing, spartan and rather pricey at $1100, which is about $450 more that I would pay. I think for that amount of dough I would pony up for the extra quid and buy new... I think I just made my mind up...
 
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