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Anyone see the New 2011 Sako Black Bear 9.3x62? - short fluted barrel, barrel band swivel mount, Recknagel sights, synthetic stock, weighs 7-pounds, holds 6-rounds. Looks like a good all-rounder for about anything/anywhere. ![[Linked Image]](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5374677331_ea6e3b4e5c.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5374677267_84843bb229.jpg)
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Tell me you can't buy it state side.
I just got my semi-custom back from the smith. It'll still be more accurate than a production gun anyway.
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I have been looking at the same gun.... also a twin in 338 fed would not hurt... I just am afraid will will be high $$$.... but I hope not.
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I sure love my 7 lb Sako 85 in 375 H&H!
Best factory rifle I've ever owned.
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I sure love my 7 lb Sako 85 in 375 H&H!
Best factory rifle I've ever owned. BCBrian What is the barrel lengtht?
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I was just at SHOT, and I can tell you it's not on their list of U.S. products for 2011.
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I want one!! Looks sweet and I love the 9.3x62 Spence
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the 9.3x62 doesn't really kick with a 250 full load, so it's a good cartridge in my book.
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If it holds 6 rounds it weigths 8 lbs, then add a scope = 9 lbs.
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I really like that. Hopefully they will end up bringing a few into the US
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Here is the spec sheet. http://www.sako.fi/pdf/specs/85BlackBear.pdfI emailed Alex at Europtics to see if he plans on trying to get any in, I will let you guys know what he says. He is a full line Sako dealer. Spence
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Interesting that it's on the web site. It (and the Brown Bear) are not in their 2011 US catalogue at all. Makes me think it either wasn't ready in time when they printed the catalogue, which you would hope to be the case, or it won't be offered stateside. Will be interesting to find out.
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Beretta sucks when it comes to logic and importing.
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It sure sounds like a product destined for the U.S. market at some point. I'd be jazzin for that Black Bear if it does come stateside 
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If that happen I'll be pissed, but that's exactly what normally happens, make a semi custom because they're not importing and sure enough...
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NICE!! Should be able to keep the weight at maybe a bit over 8.25lbs IF the rifle itself goes 7lbs.
6-cartridges w/270gr bullets @ just under 1/2lb
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sling and swivels (I made one @ 2 1/2oz)
Too bad I've already got 9.3x62.
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