Yup, Pharoah hit the nail on the head. With new Sako's starting at $1500 in Canada you have to seriously consider the pros and cons of buying one. I have a Sako 75 and it's a great rifle. Very accurate. The only problem I've had is with the extractor a few weeks ago with some old reloads. I've put another 50 rounds through it with newer brass and it's been flawless as usual. I also got it with a walnut stock and it's crept over to the right; still no problems with free floating (contact). Wood warps; I don't care how much you pay for it

I'm not sold on Sako for life. If I were buying a rifle right now I'd look at many brands but I wouldn't spring for a Sako. (Of course, that's easy for me to say since I've already got one ).