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Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #11540440 10/29/16
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Northman Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,631	I have two Sakos, A1 & AII, in the singleshot configuration, with target triggers. I belive the previous owner bought the actions new, in 89-91 and made benchrest rifles out of them. They are currently chambered in 223 & 22-250. I can count on one hand, the times I have heard or seen similar actions in this configuration on the net.. Most have a "inserts in mag well" instead of true solid bottoms. Triggers are in the 3-5 oz range.. The US in the last 40 years: Socialism for big corporations and military industrial complex & Rugged individualism for the individual.

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Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #11540556 10/30/16
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,742 Midwest H Horseman Campfire Regular
Horseman Campfire Regular H Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,742 Midwest	Still prefer the newer 3 lug guns. Not as polished but I like them better otherwise. Also prefer the newer oil finished stocks to the shiny.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #11540929 10/30/16
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 812 L Landrum OP Campfire Regular
OP Landrum Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 812	I started this thread several years ago and to my surprise, here it is again! I still look for Sakos from time to time but haven't found the one yet. One thing I have noticed is that Sakos are relatively expensive these days; much more so than in the past. I am talking about new models. They sure are proud of those Model 85s. Of course, all guns have shot up in price over the last couple of years.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #11540943 10/30/16
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,336 The West Mountain P Poconojack Campfire Tracker
Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,336 The West Mountain	Always had a thing for the Firearms International Sako's (pre Garcia/1972 guns), especially the Mannlichers. The L461 'Vixens' from this era are perfection.... "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? woodshed #18374845 04/26/23
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Creekside0423 Campfire Member C Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 333 Murphy, NC	Makes me happy for buying an L579, just waiting for it.

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Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Kitch #18378279 04/27/23
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Creekside0423 Campfire Member C Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 333 Murphy, NC	Beautiful.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Poconojack #18381189 04/28/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,472 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,472 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by Poconojack Always had a thing for the Firearms International Sako's (pre Garcia/1972 guns), especially the Mannlichers. The L461 'Vixens' from this era are perfection.... These are what you are looking for, a rare Mannlicher in 222 magnum in rifle configuration, and even more rare, a L461 in 223…

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? setch #18381446 04/28/23
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Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	Originally Posted by setch I'm sure there are sako aficionados on the 'fire who may know the details. You may want to check out these guys, who have been hugely helpful to me in the past. http://www.sakocollectors.com/ There is where I would head. Tremendous Knowledge base and they are polite.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18384245 04/29/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas	Lots of good guys at the sako collectors forum

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18384258 04/29/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas	Finally got a golden anniversary, number 181 of 1000, made in 72, all were 7 mags I Believe cave story wallpaper Last edited by hanco; 04/29/23.

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Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18384391 04/29/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	I grabbed this as soon as I saw it....... Sako Deluxe, heavy barrel AV. 280 Remington. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18385618 04/30/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas	Beautiful rifle GWB, what are you loading for it? I have a 280 now, a Kimber BGR. It shoots 120 Barnes very well.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? geedubya #18386111 04/30/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,472 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,472 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by geedubya I grabbed this as soon as I saw it....... Sako Deluxe, heavy barrel AV. 280 Remington. ya! GWB Heavy barrel?

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18386265 04/30/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by geedubya I grabbed this as soon as I saw it....... Sako Deluxe, heavy barrel AV. 280 Remington. ya! GWB Heavy barrel? My bad, I measure it @ .649" at the muzzle. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? hanco #18386282 04/30/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by hanco Beautiful rifle GWB, what are you loading for it? I have a 280 now, a Kimber BGR. It shoots 120 Barnes very well. In the past it has pretty much been 140 Gr. Accubonds or Ballistic tips pretty much across the 7mm spectrum. I've had several rifles chambered for the 280 Rem. The 162 Gr. ELD-X is what I am shooting in this rifle. ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 04/30/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18386320 04/30/23
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter
Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota	I know where a L61R Finnbear 264 Win is for sale. I know nothing about Sako’s except what a friend bought in Germany when he was in the army. This rifle looks very good condition with some blueing loss near the muzzle. Would this be worth more than $1,000??? I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Bugger #18386383 04/30/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,098 Texas	Originally Posted by Bugger I know where a L61R Finnbear 264 Win is for sale. I know nothing about Sako’s except what a friend bought in Germany when he was in the army. This rifle looks very good condition with some blueing loss near the muzzle. Would this be worth more than $1,000??? Without seeing pix or "hands on" it is hard to say. I personally am not a fan of the 264 Win Mag, so unless it was a Deluxe, with good wood, pad, unmolested, no iron sights, I would not pay $1K. I'd prefer to be in it @ $850 or less. Your mileage may vary. Just Sayin! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Bugger #18386530 04/30/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas	Originally Posted by Bugger I know where a L61R Finnbear 264 Win is for sale. I know nothing about Sako’s except what a friend bought in Germany when he was in the army. This rifle looks very good condition with some blueing loss near the muzzle. Would this be worth more than $1,000??? 26” barrel 264’s are hard to come by.

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? hanco #18386532 04/30/23
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Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,142 Down South	Originally Posted by hanco Originally Posted by Bugger I know where a L61R Finnbear 264 Win is for sale. I know nothing about Sako’s except what a friend bought in Germany when he was in the army. This rifle looks very good condition with some blueing loss near the muzzle. Would this be worth more than $1,000??? 26” barrel 264’s are hard to come by. Very hard

Re: Which Sakos are the most sought after? And why? Landrum #18386628 04/30/23
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter
Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota	It’s a 24” Buy and Sell your guns online at GunsInternational.com Toggle navigationMENU Sell your guns on GunsInternational.com Go Advanced Search New Today Rifles Sako Rifles Crosshair Sako ~ L61R Finnbear ~ .264 Win Mag for sale Guns International #: 102185924 Seller's Inventory #: 3575845 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 1 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 2 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 3 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 4 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 5 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 6 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 7 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 8 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 9 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 10 of 11 Sako L61R Finnbear 264 Win Mag 11 of 11 Guns International #: 102185924 Seller's Inventory #: 3575845 Category Sako Rifles Rifles - European Sporting Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Verified Seller Seller: Cabelas Anchorage Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas Member Since: 8/12/14 State: Alaska Zip: 99515 Country: United States Phone: (907) 341-3385 Fax: Platinum Seller Seller Type:FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: About Us: When calling ask for the Gun Library Sako ~ L61R Finnbear ~ .264 Win Mag Description: Sako L61R Finnbear chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum. .264 Winchester Magnum Price: $999.99 Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Very good Barrels: 24 inch Weight: 8 lb 6 oz Sights: Front iron sight with shroud Item Location: Anchorage, AK See all listings by Cabelas Anchorage Tell a friend You are Watching this listing (click here to view your Watch List) Email Seller Print this listing Contact Seller Your Name: Your Email: Your Phone Number: Message: Yes! I would like to receive news and updates from Guns International. This address will not be sold or used for promotional purposes. Send Back to Top Puglisi Gun Emporium Dawson Doubles Jackson Armory Gun Sport Ltd. facebook instagram twitter McAfee SECURE sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams Site Secure SecurityMetrics for PCI Compliance, QSA, IDS, Penetration Testing, Forensics, and Vulnerability Assessment Privacy Policy User Agreement FAQs Contact Us ©2006 - 2023 all rights reserved. Guns International.com \| ww2 I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

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