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I am seriously thinking about getting a new or "like new" Sako, but know very little about them other than their reputation for accuracy (and that they weigh a little more).
Does Sako make a 30-06, 24" barrel, Blued, walnut stock with a cheekpiece?
What model would this be?
And what model would have the same components EXCEPT with a synthetic stock?
Thanks for any responses...........
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Does Sako make a 30-06, 24" barrel, Blued, walnut stock with a cheekpiece? You would have to buy an a Sako AV to get a 24"barrel, earlier then AV models may have also been 24" . New 75's nd 85's are 22 5/8 in a 06. AV's came with wood or fiberglass ..Fiberglass model was known as a "Fiberclass" Mcmillan stock. They came with a hinged floorplate If you want to buy a Sako 75 or 85 with a hinged floorplate you pretty much have to buy a Deluxe grade. There were certain Ultra Mag models on the 75 V action that came with floorplates. I would just as soon get a 75 or 85 and pay similiar money if it were my decision to make.
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The slightly earlier AIII's were also 24" barrels, but these were made for only about 4 years before being replaced by the AV's. At least some of the early AV's were still 24", but later non-magnum calibers were 22". Fiberclass models that Oldelkhunter refers to are somewhat scarce and the stocks were straight-comb without the Monte Carlo cheekpiece. You could do the same thing by just getting a current McMillan stock which has the high comb, checkering, and a palm-swell. That palm-swell is worth its weight in gold - very easy to get spoiled on them.
Good luck!
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I'd be looking for a Sako Finnbear myself.Great guns
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A Model! Deluxe Finnbear! Take the cool stock off and put it in the safe. Get a McMillan to replace. The original stock is too pretty to get banged-up!
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OCC At the gun shop there is a Deluxe finnbear in 30-06.Might just have to put a deposit on it.I've got 3 finnbear rifle's and a magnum action waiting to be put to work...Must admitt to loving the Finnbear...
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I want one of each: The Vixen, Forester, and Finnbear. All with the deluxe stock with the cool rosewood, figure-insert grip caps. A models!!
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As long as it says Sako you can't go wrong.
Personally I would get a NIB 75 while you can still get them at bargain prices.
The palm swell will definitely spoil ya!
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I'd be looking for a Sako Finnbear myself.Great guns Plus one!
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I enjoyed the pictures. beautiful rifle!..............547.
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Now, this begs the question, I was under the impression that the A series rifles were still Vixen's Forresters and Finnbears, and that they just started numbering the action lengths A11 A111 AV Av magnum and so forth. The A series sako's still came in boxes marked "Forester" and "Finnbear" for example. Can anyone shed any light on that? What exactly is the difference between a L61R Finnbear and an AV action length Finnbear? It seems that Sako still considered them to be the same model, but most people refer to the A series as if they were a different model...when I thought it was just an new action length designation...once they started making tailer made action lengths in 1979...
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I have the L series it is a pre garcia .243 Forester, maybe the A series was after Garcia bought them? I hate this gun, ever since I bought it..it shoots everything I put through it and I don't have to screw around with it to make it shoot, it shoots multipe factory loads to the same point of impact, then on top of everything else everything I point it at gets a hole shot into it..the last time I had it out it really pissed me off, shooting from the side of a pine tree and busting clay pigeons at our 120 yard improvised range....just not any fun at all..nothing to work on damn it.
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I have the L series it is a pre garcia .243 Forester, maybe the A series was after Garcia bought them? I hate this gun, ever since I bought it..it shoots everything I put through it and I don't have to screw around with it to make it shoot, it shoots multipe factory loads to the same point of impact, then on top of everything else everything I point it at gets a hole shot into it..the last time I had it out it really pissed me off, shooting from the side of a pine tree and busting clay pigeons at our 120 yard improvised range....just not any fun at all..nothing to work on damn it. I feel your pain You do have to tighten the screws on the rings and bases and set the scope right..doesn't that count for work ?.
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OCC That rifle is awesome.Thanks for posting the pic.
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I'm just curious back to oldelkhunter's post as to wy the desire for a hinged floor plate vs a detachable magazine?
When I was thinking larger caliber I was lusting after the Gery Wolf. I ended up with a Varmint laminated Stainless ST in 204 Ruger for a starter.
I know you mentioned 30-06, but it seemed to me that the WSM models were plentiful and coming down in price. I thought I saw them closing out around $1100-1200 some places.
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I'm just curious back to oldelkhunter's post as to wy the desire for a hinged floor plate vs a detachable magazine I like hinged floorplate over magazine anyday and a steel floorplate to boot but the 75/85 probably has the finest system in existence. The 85 has an idiot proof latch which I like over the 75. IN any event you can load them top and bottom just like a floorplate..
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OCC, that's a beautiful rifle, but I don't think those Millet rings do it justice. BTDT myself. A set of Conetrols on that rifle would look awesome IMHO.
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I guess I'm the opposite in that I can't see why a guy would want to spill bullets into his hand or on the ground to unload? I'd rather drop out a magazine and slap it in when ready to go again. I guess to each his own.
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OCC, that's a beautiful rifle, but I don't think those Millet rings do it justice. BTDT myself. A set of Conetrols on that rifle would look awesome IMHO. The Conetrol rings and bases look pretty sweet, but they really need some artwork and specs on their site.
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