Sako Rifles in 223

[Canadian Bush Sniper]

In my research for a control round feed rifle in 223. I have found the sako 85 varmint and the sako a1. Would any sako collectors be able to enlighten me on how much these go for and what a good price would be?.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

$1400 to $1700 for the 85 and $700 to $1000 for the A1 depending on any wear.

 

[Peecos]

Condition is everything. But I don’t think you’ll find many A1 models under $1000 unless it’s in very well used condition with lots of wear showing.

 

[NPhillips]

^^^ I agree with previous comment. Will be VERY hard to find a nice a1 under $1000. Think more along the lines of $1500 and more if in good condition. Even an 85 Varmint will cost you 2000 unless someone is feeling generous.

 

[AP]

You mention ‘control round feed’ … if thats a requirement be aware that the Al Sako is not control round feed and the Model 85 isnt really a classic control round feed like the pre-64 Model 70 or a Mauser M98 … there is a model of the BRNO ZKK (in 223) that is control round feed IIRC it is the ZKK 601

 

[BigUglyMan]

AP makes a good point. The Sako isn't CRF. Kinda CRF-adjacent. That being said, they are very well made rifles. An A-1 in 223 would be a great little walking around predator rifle and would be the direction that I would be inclined to go if I was in your same situation. Hell, It's the way I would go in my situation, where I have lots of 22 components and ammo, but no 223.

 

[Lastgun]

The only CRF rifles Sako ever made was back in the 50's when they were using Mauser actions...Thing with these actions is they were only ever made in long and short...Never a Vixen size which is an absolute perfect wet dream match for the .223 cartridge.

Like this one...HA.





As far as price goes for a Sako Al Vixen .223...They are so perfect and it seems hard to find I consider them priceless.

 

[Canadian Bush Sniper]

The only CRF rifles Sako ever made was back in the 50's when they were using Mauser actions...Thing with these actions is they were only ever made in long and short...Never a Vixen size which is an absolute perfect wet dream match for the .223 cartridge.

Like this one...HA.

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As far as price goes for a Sako Al Vixen .223...They are so perfect and it seems hard to find I consider them priceless.

Thats beautifull!!

 

[conor_90]

Can we just make a thread called "canadian bush snipers 223 journey"

 

[Canadian Bush Sniper]

Can we just make a thread called "canadian bush snipers 223 journey"

I think your onto something i already bought a cz527 in 223 so im excited!!.

 

[conor_90]

Good choice, I miss my 527 that I abused horribly

 

[Canadian Bush Sniper]

Good choice, I miss my 527 that I abused horribly

It is the lux model thanks to canada post though I have to wait for it