I am graduallt replacing all the rifles i own with Sako's, had a 75, in 7mm mag, found it a little heavy for a calibre that reallydidn;t kick hard anyway, I have a A1 in 223, an AV in 300 WIn and I just bought my son a 75 Hunter in 30-06 for our Africa trip. I still own a couple of Remington, a mountain rifle in 260 and a custom 25-284. I really think I have now completed my battery, the only other rifle we use regularly is my son's Tikka. I had a browing, very nice, just didn't make me happy for some reason, accurate, nice wood.
Sako vs Remington vs Browning
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No mystery here...
Not hard to guess which way I vote. There's a world full of interesting hunting firearms and no one individual manufacturer has all the answers. In a lifetime it's important to keep asking the right questions and trying new things, that's how we learn.
Sako has built excellent rifles and always tried to keep the production compromises to a minimum. Mostly they succeeded but differences are there.
The question behind this thread is based on a subjective value and that varies from one person to the next. How can there be anything conclusive when we're all extolling personal impressions? I happen to like the L579/L61R series, pre '69 and the AV. These fit me and perform perfectly. What works for you and most important of all keeps you happy is something only you can answer.
Not hard to guess which way I vote. There's a world full of interesting hunting firearms and no one individual manufacturer has all the answers. In a lifetime it's important to keep asking the right questions and trying new things, that's how we learn.
Sako has built excellent rifles and always tried to keep the production compromises to a minimum. Mostly they succeeded but differences are there.
The question behind this thread is based on a subjective value and that varies from one person to the next. How can there be anything conclusive when we're all extolling personal impressions? I happen to like the L579/L61R series, pre '69 and the AV. These fit me and perform perfectly. What works for you and most important of all keeps you happy is something only you can answer.
boonerbuck said:
It'd be like buying a mustang, but getting the 2.9 instead of the 5.0. Or a Corvette instead of a ZR-1, or a Honda instead of a Harley.
You'd enjoy it, but everytime you did, you'd wonder what if I'd gone whole hog, and got the good one? Everytime you pull up next to someone with the real deal, you'd just feel inadequate
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- South Cariboo, B.C.
Got it.
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Currently I have several Sako's and Remingtons in the rack. One of the Sako's happens to be a .338 Win mag. This, for many years has been my rifle of choice for bears and moose. It has never failed me. With 225 gr. Hornady's it shoots one hole, and yes I do mean one hole. I also have a Sako 75 in 300 Win., which is equally accurate. That being said I have several Remington's that will shoot as well as the Sako's, for a lot less money. So, although I love my Sako's and will never part with them, my suggestion would probably be to go Remington. New, out of the box you would be hard pressed to find a rifle that will shoot as well.
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- South Cariboo, B.C.
Sako, Tikka, A-Bolt, Savage, Vanguard....
Those all shoot as well or better than the Rem 700 out of the box. The 700 is a better rifle than most of those though.
ok, my opinion of the ruger m77 as stated above... this is the WORST trigger i have ever felt in my life! and i am NOT a bench shooter but a hunter!now that i had it re- worked it is ok. my browning a -bolt medallian did drop my deer at 450- 500 yrds out in gold creek, but could i count on it again to do the same? i bet i could... just that i would not have made that shot again! my wife easily shoots 3 groups at 100 yrds that she cuts at least 1 of her shots i half ! i could'nt do that ! ( that is with my ruger m77 after smith work )
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- Ft. Mac. Alberta
As far as preferance goes, I enjoy hunting with the falling block rifles far more than bolt actions.
In fact i only have one that I would consider a hunting rifle, and that is my father's old Enfield.
All the rest of my rifles are single shots of one sort or another.
My first choice is alwways a single shot, so it kinda narrows tha playing field for the newer firearms !
I have been told by many people that the latest package our gun club is raffling is by far the nicest.
It is an 1885 Winchester in 270 WSM, with a Zeiss scope.
It's value is far less that the Sako Greywolf with 3.5-10X leupold or the Tikka Super Varmint with the 2-12X IOR that we did!
However, one cannot deny the ### appeal of a tapered octagon barrel , an elegant falling block action and nicely figured walnut over laminateded wood, synthetic stocks and magazines!!
Cat
In fact i only have one that I would consider a hunting rifle, and that is my father's old Enfield.
All the rest of my rifles are single shots of one sort or another.
My first choice is alwways a single shot, so it kinda narrows tha playing field for the newer firearms !
I have been told by many people that the latest package our gun club is raffling is by far the nicest.
It is an 1885 Winchester in 270 WSM, with a Zeiss scope.
It's value is far less that the Sako Greywolf with 3.5-10X leupold or the Tikka Super Varmint with the 2-12X IOR that we did!
However, one cannot deny the ### appeal of a tapered octagon barrel , an elegant falling block action and nicely figured walnut over laminateded wood, synthetic stocks and magazines!!
Cat
Some Remingtons may shoot equally as well as the average Sako, apparently some Browning are great too.
Is the extra cost of a Sako worth it when compared to a Remington or a Browning? IMO yes, but then I am willing to pay the premium for a rifle that fits me well without any tinkering and is easily a better quality product than less expensive options.
Does a Sako represent a good choice over a Remington or a Browning? Well, that depends on what characteristics are most important to you. Personally, I don't mind the premium in exchange for a solid product, smooth as silk action, renouned accuracy, excellent fit and finish, and a design that fits me like a glove.
I own six Sakos, ranging from .243 Winchester to .338 Win Mag, and covering most actions that they have produced in the last four decades, I love them all. If I were to limit my investement, I'd still choose one Sako in a calibre that can cover all of my needs rather than two or three Remingtons. I rarely have any interest in Browning.
Is the extra cost of a Sako worth it when compared to a Remington or a Browning? IMO yes, but then I am willing to pay the premium for a rifle that fits me well without any tinkering and is easily a better quality product than less expensive options.
Does a Sako represent a good choice over a Remington or a Browning? Well, that depends on what characteristics are most important to you. Personally, I don't mind the premium in exchange for a solid product, smooth as silk action, renouned accuracy, excellent fit and finish, and a design that fits me like a glove.
I own six Sakos, ranging from .243 Winchester to .338 Win Mag, and covering most actions that they have produced in the last four decades, I love them all. If I were to limit my investement, I'd still choose one Sako in a calibre that can cover all of my needs rather than two or three Remingtons. I rarely have any interest in Browning.
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- South Cariboo, B.C.
I'm finding out my Sako 75 in 9.3x66 is very accurate!
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- north vancouver
You get what you pay for
If you cannot afford a Sako at the moment, wait until you can
If you cannot afford a Sako at the moment, wait until you can
haggisbasher said:You get what you pay for
There is a lot of truth in that statement: “You get what you pay for”.
But I also believe in “Buy what you can afford and never spend what you don’t have”.
From an overall quality and pricing standpoint, the packing order is Sako, Browning and Remington. From my perspective, Browning gives me the best price performance ratio.
Sako is very nice but a little too rich for my blood. If I hit a 649, I may convert my inventory of Brownings to Sako.
Danny
