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I'm no expert on Sako rifles, obviously, so I would appreciate some feedback from you guys who are in the know.
Of course, a lot of this is subjective so one man's junk is another's treasure. With that said, which of the Sako models are the most highly prized by rifle enthusiasts? Not necessarily collectors, but guys who hunt with their rifles and care about quality.
I read about "Bofors steel" and "pre-Garcia". Just going off memory, it seems that Garcia began importing the rifles to the States around the early 70s. Some claim that quality fell off for a while after the transition. I haven't a clue if this is true or not.
And when did the recoil lug cease being an actual part of the receiver? Was that all the models after the L61R? And more importantly, does that really matter?
To this day, many rave about the quality of Sako rifles. There are a few, however, who insist that the older models, if in good condition, are the way to go. What do you guys think?
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No experience with the newer ones but I've had a few L and A series (mostly long actions, one medium) and they were all nice. Main gripe I have is the long actioned rifles I had were heavier than I like for standard calibers.
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To me the new ones seem just as good as the older ones, but I would be interested in the answer as well, since I'm not aware of the differences even though I own a couple. As far as the most sought after, other than the bolt guns, the finnwolf lever action sako I would think. Unfortunately I let one pass me by several years ago because I didn't know it's desireability or rarity.
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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/
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I have two of the older Sako L579's, one rifle in .243 and one carbine that was a .243 but has been rebored to .358.
I like them a lot for their size, smoothness of operation and balance.
I've only been able to shoot a few of the smaller Vixen rifles, but came away feeling that they are the pinnacle of small bolt action rifles. They're scale is perfect in my eyes.
The standard length action is no doubt great, but I find it to be heavy and bulkier than I prefer - I've only shot a couple (.270 & .338) but that was my feeling at the time.
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My advice is to buy everyone you can afford. It is the finest production rifle made no matter what model.
The recoil lug changed with the 85's.
For a pure hunting rifle nothing beats a 85. They are lighter and mine are slightly more accurate than my 75's. I do prefer the 75 stock though.
All the A series guns I own are also extremely accurate but they are in varmint calibers.
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My advice is to buy everyone you can afford. It is the finest production rifle made no matter what model.
The recoil lug changed with the 85's.
For a pure hunting rifle nothing beats a 85. They are lighter and mine are slightly more accurate than my 75's. I do prefer the 75 stock though.
All the A series guns I own are also extremely accurate but they are in varmint calibers.
Dink Are you sure about the recoil lug? It seems that I remember seeing a a drawing of a model previous to the 75 which had a pass through bolt that attached the recoil lug to the receiver. L691?
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The old Mauser action rifles are the only ones that interest me.
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My advice is to buy everyone you can afford. It is the finest production rifle made no matter what model.
The recoil lug changed with the 85's.
For a pure hunting rifle nothing beats a 85. They are lighter and mine are slightly more accurate than my 75's. I do prefer the 75 stock though.
All the A series guns I own are also extremely accurate but they are in varmint calibers.
Dink What do you mean by A series? certainly the AV's and AIII's were offered in standard long calibers. I've seen plenty of 7mm and 270's in both. If I were looking for one, I would go with a pre Garcia L579 in 308, especially since I have one in 243
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The older pre Garcia's, most any with an L starting the action designator. Deluxe ups the price. Finnwolf's out of the park in price for me.
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If I were looking for one, I would go with a pre Garcia L579 in 308, especially since I have one in 243 [/quote] Yeppers! That's just about perfect right there! Mine are beater huntin rigs and would be embarrassed to be seen with yours!
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The old Mauser action rifles are the only ones that interest me. They weren't Mauser actions. It was a dummy bolt guide and not a true control action feed. As for the 75's I reviewed one when they were introduced and it had the non integral recoil lug. I hated the design and thought it moronic and certainly "not" and improvement but the test rifle was bought by a mate of mine, so I bedded it and played around with some loads and it was typical Sako...spectacularly good reliable accuracy for a factory rifle. That 7mm Remmy went to Africa soon after and took a bunch of animals and became a prized rifle by its owner.
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My advice is to buy everyone you can afford. It is the finest production rifle made no matter what model.
The recoil lug changed with the 85's.
For a pure hunting rifle nothing beats a 85. They are lighter and mine are slightly more accurate than my 75's. I do prefer the 75 stock though.
All the A series guns I own are also extremely accurate but they are in varmint calibers.
Dink Are you sure about the recoil lug? It seems that I remember seeing a a drawing of a model previous to the 75 which had a pass through bolt that attached the recoil lug to the receiver. L691? I was referring to the recoil lug is no longer attached to the action. Dink
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Certainly the A series gun were chambered in long action calibers. All my personal A series guns are in varmint calibers. I have never owned one in a large caliber to verify that they shoot well (though I would bet money they do.
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The old Mauser action rifles are the only ones that interest me. They weren't Mauser actions. It was a dummy bolt guide and not a true control action feed. As for the 75's I reviewed one when they were introduced and it had the non integral recoil lug. I hated the design and thought it moronic and certainly "not" and improvement but the test rifle was bought by a mate of mine, so I bedded it and played around with some loads and it was typical Sako...spectacularly good reliable accuracy for a factory rifle. That 7mm Remmy went to Africa soon after and took a bunch of animals and became a prized rifle by its owner. http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?36-Discussions-about-Sako-Mausers
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R_H_Clark,
Certainly the A series gun were chambered in long action calibers. All my personal A series guns are in varmint calibers. I have never owned one in a large caliber to verify that they shoot well (though I would bet money they do.
Dink Sorry Dink. I apparently need to work on my reading comprehension. I completely missed "I own".
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In my general experience, pre '72 (pre Garcia) era L461 Vixens as a class seem to be the most desirable. However, rarity, caliber, and certain specific models across the various years may be exceptions to the general rule. The first models introduced without the recoil lug machined into the action were the S491 (short), M591 (medium), and L691 (long) actions introduced in...1991.
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I'm down to an L461 in .223 and an AII in 308. Both are well made, scaled to the cartridge, function perfectly, accurate and I find them a great fit. Wouldn't trade either for a newer model in a fit.
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The old Mauser action rifles are the only ones that interest me. They weren't Mauser actions. It was a dummy bolt guide and not a true control action feed. I have a Sako 375 H&H on the FN Mauser action. A previous owner cut the barrel to 21" and I believe that it has been restocked. It is very light, handy, and accurate.
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Wow, lots of misinformation in this thread. Too many Sako "experts" that have never owned or held one I guess. I'll offer my uneducated but experienced opinion. I wont comment on the commercial Mauser style Sako rifles as I have never seen one in the flesh. Every rifle from the L46 "Riihimaki" to the A series were essentially the same with small refinements and improvements along the way. The actions were sized according to caliber. Most noticeable additions are the new style fully adjustable triggers and the angular bolt shrouds. I have owned several of each and can tell you in my experience the quality is very consistent. The major changes came in 1991 with the S/M/L series, removable recoil lug, standardized action size, different bolt work, ugly cookie cutter style stock work, etc. The 75 & 85 series moved even farther away to offer stainless actions and plastic stocks. The major gripe I have heard with the Garcia era guns was quality of bluing and polish was lacking, otherwise great guns. I think any gun made by Sako between, say, 1950 & 1990 would be a great hunting tool and a worthy heirloom to pass down to the next generation of hunter. I personally like the Stoeger era A series rifles, affordable, accurate, and a beauty to behold. As far as the original question in the thread topic, I would say a pre-Garcia L46 Deluxe in a rare caliber like 22 Hornet or .218 Bee would be the most desirable. The Deluxes tend to go for twice what a standard rifle sells for and the odd calibers always bring a premium. Scott
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That is nice.
I had a classic in .30-06 like above, most accurate rifle I've ever owned.
You could do a lot worse than collecting those.
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Which Sako's are the most sought after? Well it's the aluminum lugged, Tikka T3 Lite of course!
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Kitch - other then caliber your VIXEN is a dead ringer for mine in .223 Remington circa early 70's. Even your scope reminds me of the older Weaver 10X AO it was wearing. BTW - did you have a issue with the original finish going "gummy" on you? This happened to both my SAKO's and they needed to be refinished. Homesteader.
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Your right. I have never owned or touched a Sako.
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Dink, I wasn't calling you out in particular. You are dead wrong on the recoil lug change though, detachable recoil lugs came into vogue with the S491/M591/L691 actions. So there is that...
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I have owned a bunch of Sakos . Many were bought in hopes of turning a profit when the daughters were in college. I did shoot a few. I do not recall an inaccurate one. One of my regrets is that I did not nail one of the small action .223s while they were still readily available and affordable.
Perhaps one of the most beautiful rifles I ever owned was a Stoger DeLux Forester in ..243. I also had a Safari in .338WM that I attempted to hunt with. Looked great, shot great, but it was way too heavy to carry. Must have gone about ten pounds all up. I decided the reason it was called Safari was that one needed a gun bearer to carry it.
The Garcia guns were good. They tried to keep the cost down with a lesser degree of polish on the metal on the standard models. No fall off on huntability, just looks. I never cared for the higher Monte Carlo models. I have my eye on an L61 as I write. I'm also trying to justify the price of a small action .223.
BTW, the early ones were on Mauser actions. One of my friends found me one week doing some college field work, and wanted me to come hunt on the weekend. I had the clothes, but the rifle was 200 miles round trip away. He said come hunt, he had an extra rifle. It was a .270 Sako on a Mauser action. Made the closest deer kill of my career. Something spooked a buck and he almost ran over me in an improvised stand hidden, with tree tops from a recent harvest of mature hardwoods. Maybe a 25' shot.
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BTW - did you have a issue with the original finish going "gummy" on you? Nope-still looks as good as it did when it left the factory. That scope is a Leopold M8 16x and clear as a bell.
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De nada. Always more than willing to help a brother shell out hard earned coin on another nice rifle. Wish I had the scratch...
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Dink, I wasn't calling you out in particular. You are dead wrong on the recoil lug change though, detachable recoil lugs came into vogue with the S491/M591/L691 actions. So there is that...
Scott You are correct. I figured with all the scuttle butt about the 85's recoil lug that is what I thought the OP was referring to. While the recoil lug is detachable it was still attached to the receiver until the 85. Dink
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Fair enough. I haven't owned an 85 but have drooled over several. Too rich for my blood I'm afraid.
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I've only owned a couple of Sakos. This one is in .25-06 and has been around a lot. I bought it in a gunshop in Los Angeles (when there were still gunshops in LA). I had the action glassed and the bolt engine-turned awhile back. Only thing I wish it had was a full 24" barrel. The factory 22.5" barrel shoots the 100 grain Barnes TTSX into one hole, so I guess I can't complain too much. Bob
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The old Mauser action rifles are the only ones that interest me. They weren't Mauser actions. It was a dummy bolt guide and not a true control action feed. As for the 75's I reviewed one when they were introduced and it had the non integral recoil lug. I hated the design and thought it moronic and certainly "not" and improvement but the test rifle was bought by a mate of mine, so I bedded it and played around with some loads and it was typical Sako...spectacularly good reliable accuracy for a factory rifle. That 7mm Remmy went to Africa soon after and took a bunch of animals and became a prized rifle by its owner. I think that the gentleman, is commenting on the first Sako BIG GAME BOLT rifles, which WERE Mausers, specifically FN actions. These, were available to and used by scads of gunmakers from the end of WWII until the mid-late 1960s and many very fine and often quite inexpensive hunting rifles were built on them, Sako was one such marque.
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I have examined scores of Sakos, there was a serious collector hereabout for some time, years ago, when I avidly went to any gunshow I could. I have also shot quite a number of them and most WILL shoot, no question.
I bought a second type Finnwolf,in about 1976 and later gave it to one of my brothers. He beat it a bit and gave it back to me, sometime around 2003, IIRC.
I cleaned it up, loaded for and shot it and then gave it to the above guy's son, who shot his first deer with it. He, then decided to settle in Australia and gave me the rifle, again, as he could not take it there with him.
I sold it about a year ago, as I have been systematically selling off my guns as I have no heirs, had about 50 fairly highend guns and do not want them to be confiscated and destroyed by the RCMP, should I bite the dust while still in legal possession of any of them....this is the LAW in "liberal" Canada, nice, eh?
So, after all of that, I am not a major fan of Sakos. The older ones WERE VERY nicely finished, but, so were many other guns of their era and the vaunted Finnwolf, while "purty", was a heavy pig for a .308Win. and the stock was an angular club.
Each to his own, but, for the price of a "cherry" Finnwolf, in today's Canadian market, based on recent experience, I can buy a 95ish % original P-64 Mod. 70 Fwt-.270 and this is, IME, a FAR superior HUNTING rifle, which is what appeals to me. YMMV, of course.
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Sooo...you aren't a fan of Sako rifles because your old beat up lever-action Finnwolf isn't as nice as a near mint pre-64 Winchester Featherweight. Okey dokey. To each his own. You know Sako makes bolt action rifles, right? Also, I'm not familiar with the exchange rate in Canada, do apples equal oranges in your neck of the woods? Scott
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Actually, if you could read and comprehend, you would understand that I have had experiencce over some 50 years next spring with many different Sakos and hundreds of other rifles, as well.
I bought my Finnwolf, NEW, my pair of P-64 Mod. 70 fwts. were AS NEW when I bought them, show considerable use now and my third P-64 Fwt.-270, is a custom we built on a fine 1946 action, these are all in highend synthetic stocks.
I had a minty P-64 Mod. 88, for some time and while not as nicely polished as the FW, it had a much better stock style and shot about the same.
The one Sako I remember most clearly was one of the synthetic-stocked Classics, originally a 7RM. One of my buddies had it re-tubed into a .416 Rem., back when this cartridge came out and kept it a light rifle. It shot VERY well, using Hornady and later some SAFs, but, it BOOTED one and shooting it was a bit of a chore.
All in all, I DO prefer my various P-64 Mod. 70s and Dakota and Brno ZG and 21/22 series rifles to a Sako. But, whatever, not worth more energy.
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Easy there tiger, it's called humor, you should look into it sometime. Haters are gonna hate, and fanboys are gonna be fanboys I suppose. Peace.
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I've only owned a couple of Sakos. This one is in .25-06 and has been around a lot. I bought it in a gunshop in Los Angeles (when there were still gunshops in LA). I had the action glassed and the bolt engine-turned awhile back. Only thing I wish it had was a full 24" barrel. The factory 22.5" barrel shoots the 100 grain Barnes TTSX into one hole, so I guess I can't complain too much. Bob To my eyes that is a very nice looking rig that also shoots well! Hard to ask for more.
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In general, there is a reasonable understanding that the L series, and following A series, were the best that Sako produced. A well married combination of CNC machining and hand fitting. Many have their opinions, and I prefer the later A series, as I simply like the stocks better.
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"I prefer the later A series, as I simply like the stocks better."
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I'd be quite happy to find an All in 7-08 with the hunter stock. Even better, for me, with the McMillan factory stock!
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I like the earlier guns myself. When they got into CNC made rifles, they lost their appeal to me. I can't get enough, I am looking for another 222 Mag in a heavy barrel. I have 3 222 mags right now, another won't hurt. I have shot every kind of game with Sakos over the years and my preference still resides with the Pre-Garcia, bofors guns, but that won't stop me from buying a good Sako in a caliber I like... Pre-Garcia Bofors Deluxe in 264 Win Mag... Pre-Garcia Bofors L-469 222 Mag... Finnwolf 243... Deluxe 300 WBY Mag... Deluxe 30-06... Pre-Garcia Bofors 243 heavy barrel... Pre-Garcia Deluxe Bofors in 222 Mag... [img] http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/Varmints/122_3175.jpg[/img] L57 in 220 Swift... [img] http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/rifles/115_2332-1_zps932128b0.jpg[/img]
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I would GRAB that Swift in a short hurry, mine is about the only "factory" production-level rifle I now own and is a Ruger MKII, grey lam. stock, std. bbl, ugly as Hell struck with a club, but, WTH, I want it for next winter at home in the Kootenays, calling Coys and maybe Wuffs and I don't care if I bang it up.
Has anyone ever seen or handled one of the last Finnwolf series, chambered for the .300 WM, SUPPOSEDLY built around the late '80s and MAYBE imported to the US?
BTW, Pat, if you know the poster on CGN, "Banished", whom I knew 25-30 years ago, but, have not seen in 20+ years, he was one of the three major guys behind the "Imperial Magnums" and he MIGHT know the whereabouts of one of the 7-08s they built using McLennan STS tubes, IIRC, which were all done by Nobby Uno and would SHOOT.
You might want to check this further, I have no time for any involvement, due to medical issues, but, it is worth a try.
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l 461 l579 and l 61r... these are the ones I and most people seek
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Sakos rule!!! but don't buy any leave them all for me!! I collect M995 and they are super accurate as are all my other sakos !! I have a 338 lapua for my bear gun and a 7mm STW for whitetail and a 30-378 for my back up gun for moose and bear. I have 10 other calibers in M995 and they are all very accurate! My son says I am a fanatic if it doesn't shoot a dime it isn't in my gun safe ( not a dime but at least a nickel)Love those SAKOS!!!
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A few of my favorites. I picked up this little Sako 17 Javelina A&M built rifle. My little A1 in 223 A 222 mag An AII and L579 in 6XC and 243
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Got (7) Sako's in my collection at present and they all are nice in their own way; but for "sought after" ; it would have to be my 1969 Pre-Garcia L61R Deluxe 300 H&H magnum; 98% condition with original peep and front sight hood. About as rare as they get.
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I owned a 220 swift heavy barrel in L579 not pre 64 was in mint condition was pretty beautiful.... kinda regret selling that...
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"I'll give $5000 for that.....grin.: Fixed your typo; DEAL !!! Can you change your name to Bink? What are thinking? $5000...you work for cabelas? You still have the deluxe in 30-06?
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Seeing as how this thread is getting some looks, I am looking for an A5 Deluxe in 338WM, and another in 416RM...
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Seeing as how this thread is getting some looks, I am looking for an A5 Deluxe in 338WM, and another in 416RM...
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The most sought after for me right now is a 222 Remington Magnum in a Pre-Garcia Bofors, heavy barrel...
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Seeing as how this thread is getting some looks, I am looking for an A5 Deluxe in 338WM, and another in 416RM...
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R. Cabela's in St.louis has what you looking for in .338 (I think anyway). Dink I had a look, but did not see it? Please post up a link? Thanks! R.
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"I'll give $5000 for that.....grin.: Fixed your typo; DEAL !!! Can you change your name to Bink? What are thinking? $5000...you work for cabelas? You still have the deluxe in 30-06? Yep,still got the AV Deluxe 30-06, best wood on one I have seen. Also, just found a military import L61R Deluxe .270 and a military import L579 .243 w/ an excellent Pecar 3-7 scope. But, the best shooter is my Model 75 Hunter Stainless .270.
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Seeing as how this thread is getting some looks, I am looking for an A5 Deluxe in 338WM, and another in 416RM...
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R. Cabela's in St.louis has what you looking for in .338 (I think anyway). Dink I had a look, but did not see it? Please post up a link? Thanks! R. I was at the store and seen it. It looks just like the one at the Rogers, Minn. store though. I don't know why I can't get the link to post. It is not listed as a deluxe but I believe it is. Dink
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Got (7) Sako's in my collection at present and they all are nice in their own way; but for "sought after" ; it would have to be my 1969 Pre-Garcia L61R Deluxe 300 H&H magnum; 98% condition with original peep and front sight hood. About as rare as they get. Yep. That's right up there with a Golden Bear, a 222 Mag Mannlicher, a L46 in Bee, 32-20 or 7mm Sako. The belted mag carbines with 20" barrels were kinda weird, all but the 375 were impractical. Hey shrap, have two 222 Mag HB's in the safe.....ain't sellin tho!!! If you want crazy groups, the 53gr. MatchKing and 27.5 grs of Benchmark has went under the half inch mark or less in every Mag Deuce I've fired them in; even a 1-9 one.
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Got (7) Sako's in my collection at present and they all are nice in their own way; but for "sought after" ; it would have to be my 1969 Pre-Garcia L61R Deluxe 300 H&H magnum; 98% condition with original peep and front sight hood. About as rare as they get. I have the partner to that rifle; Sako L61R Deluxe in the 13,000 serial range chambered in 264 Win Mag. Bofors marked with the sight hood as well. The stock is perfect, but I wanted to shoot it, so I found another Sako deluxe stock from the same era and had it bedded and floated. I couldn't find the bullets I wanted to shoot in it, but at a gun show I found 800 6.5 85 grain hollow points, so it went from a hunting gun to a varmint gun. Hollow points at 3700 fps make this a wicked PD gun...
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I'm not an expert on anything but I have had a Sako Finbear AV in 375 H&H since the mid 80's right after they changed over to 2 recoil lugs. Before that they had one and the stocks were cracking. Back then you could also buy barreled actions don't remember who it was seems like Bill Hicks and bought one for a friend and put it in a McMillan stock. Those didn't dome with the sights like the others. Been a great rifle and has shot everything I've run through it very well. Mine has seen some bad weather and I'm going to get it Cerakoted this winter when I have time. There is a local guy that does it. Just too many colors to decide is the problem.
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75's for me.
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The one and only Sako I sold and which I regret was a Finnbear Hunter L461 in 6.5X55, bought in the late 80's. A Stoger Import. Put it up for $1K and it sold in less than 5 minutes at the asking price.. The rifle was a tack driver, beautiful wood great trigger and very very accurate. I won many "hunter" bench rest matches with it. However it was rather heavy, and I did feel guilty taking out beating it up hunting. It also was the worst rifle I have ever owned for copper fouling, did not seem to effect it's accuracy however.
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Sako 264 win mags with 26 inch barrels.
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Sako Mauser 375 H&H [img:center] [/img]
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Sako 264 win mags with 26 inch barrels. Saw a Pre-Garcia Deluxe 264mag, 26" go for over $4k couple years ago.
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264 Win Mags with 26 inch barrels, Sako deluxes in 264 are rare, 300H&H's are rare also. I have never seen a Sako deluxe 264 with a 26 inch barrel. If wasnt a fake, I bet it would go for 4000.00. 24 inch deluxes sell for 2000.00 and up in 264.
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Holy necropost batman! But since it appears to have started up again, I'll join in.
The current wood stocked offerings today need to go on a diet. IMHO...
I have no idea what Sako's are collectable, or what previous stocks felt like, since I just recently bought my first Sako, an 85 Bavarian. But when I read this comment, I had to reply. The "Classic" 85 that I held sort of fit the diet-needing description. But my Bavarian stock is svelte. In fact I definitely wouldn't want it any lighter are slimmer. It's pretty much perfect for me, as is the whole rifle. There isn't a rifle on the planet I'd trade it for. Sure, I've always dreamed of having an AI AW, but truth be told, I'm sure I'd enjoy this Bavarian even more. I love everything about it.
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85 Classics are less hefty than the 75s by about 1/2lb. They aren't chunky until you get into L sized action. 85 Bavarians are also exceptional. These are my favorite Sakos.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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....
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Makes me happy for buying an L579, just waiting for it.
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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…
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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.
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Lots of good guys at the sako collectors forum
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I grabbed this as soon as I saw it....... Sako Deluxe, heavy barrel AV. 280 Remington. ya! GWB
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Beautiful rifle GWB, what are you loading for it? I have a 280 now, a Kimber BGR. It shoots 120 Barnes very well.
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I grabbed this as soon as I saw it....... Sako Deluxe, heavy barrel AV. 280 Remington. ya! GWB Heavy barrel?
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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
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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
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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???
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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
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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.
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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
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It’s a 24”
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Ok, here is the link from GI. https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...ar-264-win-mag.cfm?gun_id=102185924#lg-2IMHO, that is a $750 gun. Recoil pad is bad. Stock is rough Bluing is rough and thinning. No offense but it could be one that Big Stick owned and threw on a asphalt pile before he threw it in the creek. Chances are you will have to pay Taxes and shipping. You might offer $750 shipped and see what they say. Any more than that, all in, I would pass. JMHO. GWB
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Here is two decent 264’s. Made first year of production, 26” barrels. Rifle on left is a 3 digit serial number
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My buddy was in the USAF in the 60s . At the Rod & Gun Shop in the Azores they had Sako Finnbears in .308 or .30-06 for $105.00 That was a lot of money back then but still cheaper than here. Soup
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Thanks for the heads up on that 264! I’ve always like Sako’s even though I don’t own one. I almost bought that one, again thanks. One of the first rifles was a 264 and I sold it when I needed money in school. To me the 264 is so much better now than it was in the 60’s due to much better bullet selection. I’m thinking maybe a 700 Classic…
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Just got my 1970 L579 in .243 win today. Total quality in a 53 year old rifle. Yes, old world craftsmanship. Surpasses my new Win m70 supergrade.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Easy The best lever ever made. SAKO Finnwolf
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Campfire Savant
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Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
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Easy The best lever ever made. SAKO Finnwolf Very nice
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Joined: Feb 2004
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Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2004
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I don't know if they are desirable but I have two Hi-Powers. Left is a 300 H&H and the right is a 270 Winchester. The 270 was my fathers that he picked up when he got out of the Coast Guard in 1966. Until 7-8 years ago it had a Leupold M8 7.5x scope. I replaced it with a Bushnell Elite 4200 1.5-6. I just picked up the 300 for short money and it has been heavily modified. Has a double set trigger, Pecar 3-7 scope and a quick detach scope mounting systems. Someone also put an ivory inlay in the stock and the recoil pad needs replacing. Overall I thought it was a pretty cool rifle for less than the cost of a Ruger American.
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