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Think i am going to grab a Sako for the first time. Found what looks like a good deal on a .338WM. Who made the fiberglass stock for these rifles?

Also, how spendy are rings/bases for these?

AV's are good rifles. Have had a couple. Rings and bases can get as spendy as you want. I have several sets still sitting around. If you buy the rifle, shoot me a PM. We'll see if we can work something out...

If it's a factory installed fibreglass stock it is a McMillan.

Sako called that model the FibreClass.

That's what it appears to be

The McM on the Sako's are very nice stocks with a slim forend, a slim & open grip & a somewhat curved recoil pad.

On the lighter calibers, they are a bit heavy but just about right on a 338.

I used a 270 to kill lots of stuff & for 10-15 years it was my go-to rifle.

Also had a 338.........here's a pic.

I've always felt that the lug & tang should be bedded & mine are/were & they shoot very, very well, so something you may want to consider later.

MM

338 Sako





270 Sako

I've used Buehler (now out of business) & Conetrol for the most part. Conetrols are not cheap but they are strong & sleek.

The Sako or Optilok mounts are secure but just plain butt ugly, IMO.

MM

Thanks for the pics. I think its a match. Put it on layaway. Way too fine a deal to pass up.

Have an A/V Deluxe in 30-06; very nice rifles. S&K polished blue mounts would go nicely:

$499 a good deal?

$499? Merry Christmas to you! Buy it.

Unless it has been used to crush rock ... Yes !

You should sell me that rifle for $499....

Dink

i would like to see a pic or actually handle it

That's a good deal if it does not have a stock.

Went ahead and put it on layaway

Another question. What years were the production run for that model?

Not sure when they began production, maybe 91-92, but were discontinued 1996

Thought so. Thought it was the predecessor to the 75, but wasn't sure. Thanks.