Originally Posted by
podunk kennels
The issue with the Sako rifles is not the quality, its the initial price and lack of available after market and replacement parts. You can completely customize a 700 for the pricew of one Sako. IMO they are also heavy and point like a log. As far as the Browning, Ive never handled one that I thought was superior to any of the other rifles mentioned and they are quite over priced.
The OP is asking about the Sako A7, which can be had in the stainless variety for $565 off Gunbroker.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=179078233
Also, weighing in at 6.5 lbs the Sako A7 is certainly not heavy.
I was in the market earlier this year for a new 270 Winchester. It came down to the X-Bolt or the A7. In the end, the Browning felt better in my hands and was priced at less than $600.