I just bought a Sako FinnbearModel L61R in a 30/06 ...appears the serial # is 9864 ...can anyone give me an idea as to when this rifle was made ...any idead to the value ...and where I can get stock scope rings ?


thanks

DD

Hey good buddy, here’s a little history for you on the Sako rifles. Hope it helps...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sako

Thanks Trailer ...anyone have an idea as to the value ...and can someone explain to me "Long tang and short tang" I am looking for a composite stock and have seen that Sako made both..and keep it clean please

dd

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Thanks Trailer ...anyone have an idea as to the value ...and can someone explain to me "Long tang and short tang" I am looking for a composite stock and have seen that Sako made both..and keep it clean please

I have seen Sakos from that time frame run anywhere from 750 to 1100 dollars depending on condition and grade. Sako never made a composite stock for them it was manufactured by Mcmillan. I would contact Mcmillan and give them the model number and serial number and they can probably make one for you.

I don't know what year yours is Doc, but I have a 1972 Sako Finnbear in 30-06 and itis an awesome gun. Nice heavy barrel, great fit/finish and a an action so smooth it's like silk over glass. The rifle has a Leupold Vari X-11 on it and it's never moved off zero in 35 years (unless I changed it for use of different bullets/weights).

+1 on the McMillan. Just put one on my Sako 75. It's a keeper.