Sako vs. Browning
06-22-2005, 05:33 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
I’ve never really looked at the Browning rifles but I do have the full size Sako 270Wsm and really enjoy shooting it. I think it will be a handful for a 13 year old as B.C. mentioned but it all depends if he’s a big boy. The full size rifle would be a better choice and really isn’t that much heavier.
06-22-2005, 06:30 AM
#12
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
I'd pass on the Sakos - don't feel like supporting a company that let defective barrels on the market and handled the situation poorly. Do a search for Sako barrel blowups.
Browning makes a good product and I've had no complaints with my .30-06 Stainless Stalker - shoots 1/2 MOA consistently up to 300 yards.
Browning makes a good product and I've had no complaints with my .30-06 Stainless Stalker - shoots 1/2 MOA consistently up to 300 yards.
Beretta is the company that owns Sako and that is their policy not Sakos. If you like a gun that is made of extruded aluminum parts,cast parts and like a trigger that is rube goldberg inspired enjoy your browning.
06-22-2005, 09:12 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2004
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
Sako all the way!!!! but you should consider buying a regular Sako 75 instead of the finnlight. In a couple of years your kid will be all grown up and maybe he will prefer a regular size/weight rifle.
Browning is not in the same league as Sako, but it is agood rifle anyway. It all depends on how much you want to spend.........Is Sako worth the extra 400+ bucks?......In my opinion, yes........
Browning is not in the same league as Sako, but it is agood rifle anyway. It all depends on how much you want to spend.........Is Sako worth the extra 400+ bucks?......In my opinion, yes........
06-22-2005, 03:55 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pine Hill Alabama USA
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
Browning is not in the same league as Sako, but it is agood rifle anyway.
As for the barrel blow ups? That problem was limitedto onebatch of bad stainless steel used to manufacture some barrels. Those firearms have been recalled and there is no problem that I am aware of with any Sako rifles currently being produced. Despite that unfortunate episode I would trust Sako's quality control over most other firearms manufacturers out there.
06-22-2005, 04:40 PM
#16
Join Date: Mar 2005
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
Of the two sako by far, but also consider a tikka, about $500 less than sako yet still an excellent rifle, with a sako barrel. I bought my 12 year old son a tikka in 7mm-08 and he loves it! best value in a rifle for sure.
06-23-2005, 08:50 AM
#18
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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RE: Sako vs. Browning
I own a Tikka T3 Stainless .30-06. My original rifle was recalled. Just to clarify... I had to call the manufacturer after I read about on HNI. No letter from Beretta, Sako or Tikka.
Oh well. I still love the gun, particularly the new one. Plus, mine didn't blowup, andthey sent me a free knife, so they're alright in my book
Oh well. I still love the gun, particularly the new one. Plus, mine didn't blowup, andthey sent me a free knife, so they're alright in my book
