Originally Posted by hanco
The Sako Mannlichers would be great

Agreed! Unfortunately for me, I don’t think I’ve seen a Sako Mannlicher (like the recent 85 Bavarian Carbine) in a left-handed model (if one was ever available) & I’ve seen them rarely in right-handed models. The Mannlicher that slipped through my fingers was a nice Dakota 76 chambered in 7mm-08. Somebody at the auction wanted it way more than I did. But I think it would have worked well for the hunting we’re discussing.

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