Sako AV vs. TGR-S

cadjak · 11-13-2005, 02:51 AM

Any Sako experts here that can tell me the relative merits of both these Sako actions. The AV and the TGR-Sin375 H&H.
Thanks

48thguns · 11-13-2005, 08:40 AM

I know nothing about the TGR-S other than the bench shooters love them. The Sako AV is the culmination of the L61R Finnbear line of hunting rifles and IMHO are the finest factory bolt action sporters ever built. I think they were so good that they became too expensive for the average hunter, and they vanished within a few years. I wouldn't know what to do with a 375H&H but if you are looking for a Moose/Elk/Bear rifle and can manage the recoil, it would be a beauty. Regards, Rick.

cadjak · 11-13-2005, 11:58 AM

Thanks Rick,
I have heard that the TGR-S have a problem shooting loose from their factory stocks under recoil due to a small recoil lug. I'm trying to decide between 2 particualr rifles. An AV and a TGR-S. The TGR-S has the factory synthetic stock, removeable magazine, express sights and a 20 inch barrel. It also comes with a full set of dies and brass and bullets for about 100 rounds. The AV has a custom Jim Borden figerglass stock, front sight only, and has the standard length barrel, 24 inch, if I remember correctly. I would want a rifle with a short barrel since most of it's use is in Alaska where hunting involves boats, planes, ATVs and walking with a pack through brush. So if I chose the AV it would involve a trip to a gunsmith. Whatever rifle I select, it will have to feed reliable and smoothly, since sometimes fast follow up shots are needed.
-cadjak