Need some help on a Sako
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Need some help on a Sako
Found a Sako - Fiberclass I believe. It's chambered for .280. It's topped with a Leupold VX III 4-14x40. Though I know not highly followed, I don't have a .280 yet and wouldn't mind filling the gap (maybe even punch it to AI?). The seller wants $1k even for the whole package. I just don't know much about these older Sako's (i.e., not the newer 75's or 85's). I do think that these Fiberclass stocks were produced by McMillan. I'd appreciate your thoughts on the price and any experience with the Fiberclass. The rifle does pull up like a dream. Thanks in advance for the info.
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RE: Need some help on a Sako
That is a fantastic price. You would be lucky just to get the Fiberclass for $1,000. If theLeupold is mounted with the Optilok system, you are stealing that rifle. I have a Fiberclass in 7x64, which is virtually identical to the .280 and love it.I don't see how you can go wrong with that arrangement.
Good Luck,
CE
Good Luck,
CE
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RE: Need some help on a Sako
Thanks guys, was wondering if it was too good to be true; just don't know much about the old/pre 75 models; even if it needs a new barrel, I'm thinkin the scope goes for $350 easy, it likely is a McMillan stock, and at that point, a new barrel might not be too bad. I think I'll pick it up and see how she shoots. I think the Action says "A-IV" on it; I know that's an action size; when did they start using those roman numeral designations; early 75's or before that . . . it doesn't look like todays 75's or 85's.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.