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The rifle pictured with the hoglet and javelina is a Sako Bavarian Carbine, chambered for the 308 Win. I purchased it right after the came to market. Don't know if it was true but I was told at that time only six US distributors would have the Mannlicher stocked carbines. Bought it new and paid retail price, (something I almost never do).




Here it is with its cousin, one chambered for the 30-06 Springfield (top rifle in pix). I had not planned to buy a second SBC, but being the slut I am I find it hard to pass on a deal that is too good to pass on. Plus one does not often see a Sako with that kind of fiddleback in the stock.

The barrel length is +/- 20" and they will hold 4 in the mag. One of the things I like about them is the set trigger that breaks at 9 oz. when set. My only gripe and it's a minor one is that they seem to be a little thick at the mag well area for comfortable one handed carry at the balance point. However, as I usually employ a sling that is easily negated.

ya!

GWB