Played with a few at the local shop. There is a lot to like about the A7. But what I really don't like about them is the overuse use of plastic. The plastic bolt shroud, triggerguard, and magazine just sits wrong with me. Especially on a $800 dollar gun. Would it really have cost that much more to put in a metal shroud and triggerguard?
I'm ambivalent on the scope mounting system. The new systems saves on costs but once again they went cheap on the mounts. Or at least they look cheap.
Sako came so close to having a really special rifle but decided to nickel and dime it into a dud. The mounts could be a little better along with the stock. But those are easily changeable and most of us will anyway. A metal shroud and triggerguard are a must if you want the gun to look like it has any quality to it. If it had those two things, which shouldn't cost Sako much, the A7 would have a much more solid look. The rest would be gravy. Instead, I'd rather just buy a used 75 for just a little more.
