RE: Sako Rifles
 

old elk are you seeing the 75's for that price regularly?

RE: Sako Rifles
 

trailer, I'm the owner of two Sako 75's. They've been terrific rifles. The quality of these rifles is in a league above and beyond your typical Remington, Winchester, Browning, Ruger etal. Mine have been very accurate, have always functioned properly and fit me better than any rifle I've ever owned. I recommend them highly, but stay away from the Finnlight. I believe these are presently being recalled.

As far as scope mounts are concerned the Sako Optilocks are very nice although they're a little high (above the reciever that is) and the ring screws are somewhat soft (this really aggrevates me). I've got these on my .300 Wby Sako. Another option is Conetrols. I've got these on my 7mm mag Sako and I really like them. They allow for a lower scope mount, look really nice and are rock solid. Of the two, I prefer the Conetrols.

RE: Sako Rifles
 

Nope BC , Sako has a fire sale going on long action V rifles in the Rum and STW calibers. Some are available from a Cott's firearms in Missouri. He has some listed in Gunbroker. He is selling a 75 SS in 7 RUM for 649.

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Thanks for all the response on the Sako. Information I will definitely look over. I would have to agree that these rifles are expensive but it was the only rifle that had a good solid synthetic stock. I just found the quality to be very good. Once I have the cash, the only other problem I’ll have is to decide between the 270 Win. or the 270 WSM. Keep the comments coming if anyone has anything else to add. Much appreciated...:D

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I am on my second Sako. The first was a Finnbear 3006 and I now have a Finnlite 7mm rem mag. I took my time before purchasing the finnlite and compared it to darn every other stainless/synthetic on the market. My short list was that or the weatherby ultralight. I consider Sako the best off the rack rifle out there. No need to tinker with them just adjust the trigger to what you like and shoot em! My Finnlite shoots true 1/2" groups and has yet to shoot over an inch with several loads tried now. People spend alot more money than that on custom rifles that don't perform any better. To put pricing in perspective up here in Canada, A Sako costs 1500 bucks and a Rem Win Ruger run around 1100 bucks. If you don't want to spend that much the Tikka is also a very good rifle. Never met anyone who actually owns a Sako to not love them!

RE: Sako Rifles
 

Hi Trailer:

As OldElk mentioned, distributors are practically giving away some models. These models aare Stoeger imports and are calibers that will be discontinued. At the shop I visit, they have several 300 RUM 75s for $649, and had them priced at $599 for a weekend and they didn't sell!!! My first SAKO is my elk gun of choice, a .416 REM and if I could find another one, I would snap it up in a second. It would be a nanosecond if it were a rigby, but they never offered that.

I would stay away from the new models, get a Stoeger import and you will never have problems.

I happily concede the 75 is heavy, I don't want an 8 lb .416!!!

Good luck.
CE

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Theres rifles and then theres Sako's. I LOVE my TRG-S. (I guess I got lucky, mine was a 99 and has Stoeger stamped on the barrel.) Remington's, Ruger's etc... theres a reason those are sold at Wally-World and Sako's arent.

Gimme da good stuff,
RA

RE: Sako Rifles
 

I have only had two Sako rifles and while they were fine rifles, they won't do anything better than my Remingtons. They were not more accurate than my 700's either.

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Trailer, Sako is my favorite. The accuracy is exceptional out of the box and the quality of workmanship is excellent. Each rifle is supplied with a test target shot at the factory. If the rifle doesn't make the grade, it's not retooled or mickey moused, it's melted down and they start over. The scope mounting system is rock solid. If you pull a Sako out of the stock you will see what detail is about. All metal and wood parts are finished with the same detail as the outside of the rifle. I have purchased Sako's since I received my first one as a gift in 1967. I own a few 700 Remington's and they shoot well, but my favorites are my Sako's.
Good hunting...;)

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Having owned Remingtons too, that's hard to believe. My Remingtons shot well too, but there are several things about my Sakos that I consider better besides just fit and finish:

1. Sako triggers don't require work on them to make them really good.
2. The Sako safety actually blocks the firing pin. A much safer system than Remington's.
3. The Sako extractor is a more reliable design than that little springy thing Remington uses. I had numerous extraction problems with my 700's.
4. I think the standing ejector is a better design feature than the plunger style.
5. While mostly a personal thing, the Sako stock fits me better.
6. The Sako bolt is a one piece design. The handle is not brazed on like the Remington's.

So, while the Remington is a nice rifle and is known for being accurate, I just think it lacks too many important features compared to the Sako 75 and other rifles like the Winchester Model 70.