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06-01-2006, 12:32 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

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is sure a heck of a beautiful rifle from what I’ve seen in the pictures but I don’t think I’d be able to use that rifle for hunting...

Not sure I would call it beautiful, it's kind of utilitarian, warmth of wood stock and all weather reliability. Now a friend has a new deluxe in 300 win magand that is nice but not my cup of tea for taking into the woods. Shine off that mirror stock will telegraph for miles

06-01-2006, 01:17 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

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ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter

it's kind of utilitarian, warmth of wood stock and all weather reliability.

Sounds beautiful to me, now if I could just get my hands on one to confirm my beliefs...

06-08-2006, 10:22 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

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06-14-2006, 11:24 AM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

I've got an old L691 Sako in 300 WbyMag that has the Stoeger mark under the barrell. This gun would be the last gun I would sell. It is a dream.

I don't have any experience with the new 75's made by Berretta, but if I was looking for a Sako, I would probably look for a used one, pre-Berretta. Just my preference.

06-14-2006, 03:04 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

They aren't made by Beretta they are imported by Beretta. Sako's are made in Finland and are FINE weapons.

06-14-2006, 03:19 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

Beretta doesn't just simply import Sakos. Beretta Holding owns Sako. So, even thoughSako might have some autonomy,maybe even a lot, it would be logical to assume that Beretta hasconsiderably more involvement in the goings on at Sako than a mere importer would.

06-14-2006, 07:17 PM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

I heard that they don't really run the show there at all. The Fins don't like them messing with the product

06-15-2006, 05:19 AM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

I was under the same impression as oldelkhunter.

06-15-2006, 07:18 AM

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RE: SAKO Rifles

Not sure if the Euro is at fault or not but the price on Sakos has risen since Beretta took off and I see they are pushing Tikkas harder and they have gone up in price as well.