#1980136 - 01/30/08 09:57 AM
SAKO A7 PRESS RELEASE
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RickBin
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THE NEW SAKO A7 – DESIGNED FOR THE AMERICAN HUNTER
The New Sako A7 rifle offers accuracy, reliability and value.
ACCOKEEK, MD (January 28, 2008) — When it comes to buying a new hunting rifle, nothing is more important to a rifle shooter than accuracy and reliability. But equally important in today’s economy is value. The new Sako A7 meets all of these criteria straight out of the box. Available in 2008 as the new benchmark for the perfect American hunting rifle, mixing the world’s finest out-of-the-box accuracy rating with superior value, the new Sako A7 offers the rare combination of unprecedented accuracy and ultimate reliability at an affordable price.
The Sako A7 improves upon the world famous Sako 75 design, featuring a machined forged-steel bolt, match-grade hammer-forged barrel, adjustable single-stage trigger (adjustable between 2.2 and 4.9 pounds), detachable magazine and synthetic stock. The A7 also integrates the new “Total Control” Magazine Latch introduced on the Sako 85, eliminating any chance that the box magazine can come loose during operation. This new rifle is available in two finishes: blued and Sako’s no-glare Stainless Steel. The A7’s bolt offers a silky-smooth movement with a 70-degree throw. Together with Sako’s super-crisp trigger, the A7 provides an incredibly fast total lock time of less than 1.3 milliseconds.
Since 1921, Sako has led the industry in accuracy by setting the standard by which all other rifles are compared. Each rifle must place five shots within one inch at 100 yards or they don’t ship. Serious shooters know that in order to obtain consistent sub-inch groups one must start with a high-quality firearm and move forward from there. The new A7 not only holds the same level of accuracy as its brother the Sako 85, but it offers a price that makes the A7 the hands down best value in the American market.
The new Sako A7 rifle series is a superbly executed medley of tradition, technology, out-of-the-box accuracy and unprecedented value.
Established in 1921, Sako was originally created to build and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland. Since that time, the company has been dedicated to providing innovative solutions to shooters’ emerging needs for precision firearms. For decades now, Sako has developed world-class military, target and hunting rifles. The Sako brand offers the shooter uncompromising accuracy and reliability in a variety of calibers. Along side Beretta and its unique firearms traditions that reach all the way to the year 1526, Sako proudly carries on the precision rifle craftsmanship that has led to the success of the Sako products. Today, Sako manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of rifles. Beretta USA is the exclusive distributor in North America for Sako products. For additional information visit: http://www.berettausa.com or http://www.SakoA7.net
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#2177427 - 04/30/08 03:04 PM
Re: SAKO A7 PRESS RELEASE
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avagadro
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With an MSRP of $850-950 any idea on street price?
Darn plastic magazine though ...
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#2227811 - 05/29/08 03:13 PM
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PreciousLiberty
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Street prices look to be ~$750 for the blue/syn and ~$850 for the ss/syn on gunbroker. Still not too many up there, so things may drop a bit from there.
I'm interested, given the 70 deg. bolt throw, weight, general quality, and accuracy guarantee. Very close race with the new M70s.
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#2268338 - 06/21/08 11:07 PM
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dogcatcher223
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Handled one of these in the store today. The fit felt nice, and the bolt is buttery smooth like the Tikkas.
It actually felt a tad lighter than the T3, but specs say otherwise. The one I saw was $850.
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#2319912 - 07/18/08 10:22 PM
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tj3006
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Guys.
You just gotta be kidding me.
I handeld one too. I thought it was about as ugly as any rifle I come across.
I would not be suprised if it was acurate as hell, but I don't care if it shot bench rest groups.
I would rather hunt with any rifle in my safe than one of those.(exept my 32/20).
To each his own, and a rifle doesn't need to be beautifull , but there is no way I would spend 100.00 bucks on that thing.
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#2332777 - 07/25/08 08:16 PM
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TreeShepherd
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Just got a quote of $664 for the blued version.
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