Sako Reviews...

[mustad]

So, I have seen a lot of information (mainly negative) regarding Sako's Finnlight model.

Does anybody have any experience with some of the other models? Specifically, the Sako model 75 Hunter or Deluxe, chambered for 7mm Rem Mag?

Cheers

I finally caved in and got a Eurotrash sako 75 stainless synthetic. And dad gone, I hate to admit it, its one of the finest guns I have ever owned. There I said it.

But the finnlight I have shot has been good quality but accuracy wasn't on par with the full size version. But what I have found is ultralights like the Ti and even browning for that matter sometimes have these issues. I liked the finnlight, but didn't like the stock very much.

I wanted the kimber or really wanted the NULA ultralight but it never happend. So I became satisfired with the Micro medallion.

[CalNewbie]

I have a Sako 75 stainless synthetic in 30-06. It is a very very nice rifle, accurate and smooth.

[Solitary Man]

I've got two 75's, a .300 Weatherby Hunter Stainless (stainless barrelled action, walnut stock) and a 7mm Rem. Mag. Hunter. I've had the Wby. 4 or 5 years and the 7mm about 3.

I've been really, really happy with these two rifles. The fit and finish is better than your typical Remington, Winchester, etc... and accuracy has been outstanding. I have to add, though, that I've bedded both, so the accuracy I'm getting may be a tad better than an off-the-shelf 75. I generally get groups in the 1/2 to 3/4 MOA range with my handloads. Other features I like about em' are the easily adjustable trigger, the fixed ejector, the 70 degree bolt lift (instead of 90) and a safety that blocks the firing pin.

If you're considering buying one and it doesn't already have scope mounts, you should consider buying Conetrol mounts for it. I've got the Sako Optilocks on one of mine and Conetrols on the other. I like both, but I give a slight lean to Conetrol. They look really nice for one thing and they're lower to the receiver. I like my scope to be as low as possible and the Optilocks are just a tad high. Also, the ring screws Sako uses are not the best in the world.

These are nice rifles and if you buy one I'm quite sure you'll be happy with it.

Where do you find those Conetrols? Never seen them for sale before. In fact where can you buy optilocks? Mine are a tad tight on my 75 with a 50mm scope. Thought of getting some higher ones.

[bugsNbows]

I've got a Sako 75 Hunter chambered in 30-06. It's my favorite rifle. The fit and finish is very good and its action is very smooth. It has a detachable mag which I also love. You could do alot worse!

[Solitary Man]

bc, I bought the Conetrols directly from the source. They've got a website, which is www.conetrol.com and you can go there and see what they've got as far as mounts are concerned. However, I think you have to call to actually order. At least that's what I did.

A word of warning regarding the Conetrols: they're harder than most other mounts to work with. It's tricky mounting a scope in them, you almost need another pair of hands. But I think the end result is well worth the effort.

Optilocks can be found at www.accuflite.com or www.dnrsports.com I believe. I've never actually bought from either one, but they will probably be less expensive than buying from Beretta. I bought mine from Stoeger because they were still importing the Sakos at that time. I probably paid too much, but I didn't know where else to go at that time.

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bigcountry, If you do end up looking for optilock rings you can verify which rings to use with the link below. I did find that the lowest optilock rings were still a little high as Solitary Man mentioned.
http://www.berettausa.com/product/sp...ako75_main.htm

[rick_reno]

I've got an older Sako AV with the mannlicher stock configuration in 7mm mag. Owned it almost 20 years, probably shot it 10 times. It is very accurate.

I thought these sakos came with medium rings already. But from the chart, it looks like I got low. I have maybe1/8" clearance with my barrel with a Vari-X III 3.5-10X50mm.