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Anybody got Sako’s??? #18249382 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas I have a few, like the early rifles with grip caps and white spacer. Here is a couple 264’s with scarce 26” barrels online upload photo Last edited by hanco; 03/17/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249390 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 J JDK Campfire Regular JDK Campfire Regular J Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 Sako Hi Power- 270 Winchester Sako AII- 308 Winchester Browning Safari Grade built on a Sako action-243 Winchester.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249599 03/17/23 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,280 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,280 Oregon Originally Posted by hanco I have a few, like the early rifles with grip caps and white spacer. Here is a couple 264’s with scarce 26” barrels online upload photo I'll take it! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249627 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Yes sir. 223 in L461 Bofors marked 222 in L461 Bofors marked 25-06 L61R 30-06 L61R

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249633 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio I’ve been on the lookout for the 264 with the 26” barrel but so far no luck

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249854 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,932 D devnull Campfire Regular devnull Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,932 Sako 75 stainless here. If wanting one now: https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2023/03/sako-s20-rifle-sale-with-both-hunter-precision-stocks/

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249877 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT If you are talking about Pre-Garcia Bofors, here are a few in heavy barrels. .243; 22-250; 222 mag; 222 Remingtion

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249898 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Nice Kirk 👍🏻 I understand that my pre Garcia Bofors marked 223 is pretty scarce

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18249903 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by stikshooter Nice Kirk 👍🏻 I understand that my pre Garcia Bofors marked 223 is pretty scarce Is it a heavy barrel?

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18249908 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio No sir.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? devnull #18249921 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,619 East TN S Sako Campfire Regular Sako Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,619 East TN Originally Posted by devnull Sako 75 stainless here. If wanting one now: https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2023/03/sako-s20-rifle-sale-with-both-hunter-precision-stocks/ You will not regret the s20... dang at that price I might have to pick up another but this time in 300wm The worst thing ever to happen to cops is the personal video recorder... Now people can see the truth

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18249975 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by stikshooter Nice Kirk 👍🏻 I understand that my pre Garcia Bofors marked 223 is pretty scarce Sako 223 in any early version is scarce. I have some really scarce of scarce in 223. A deluxe pre Garcia Bofors, and a Mannlicher, although it's not pre Garcia is is still very scarce. The heavy barrel is 223, but not Pre Garcia....

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250022 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Kirk, you have one of the nicest collection of Sako’s I’ve seen. Really nice

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250025 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Here are another scarce couple of Sako Actions on H&R Ultra-Varmint rifles made in the early 1970's. a 17 Remington and 223...

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250040 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio The stocks resemble the Sako Deluxe to me. Beautiful.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18250064 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by stikshooter The stocks resemble the Sako Deluxe to me. Beautiful. Here is the 17 Remington and 2 pre Garcia bofors deluxes and another pair of scarce deluxes in 22PPC and 6mm PPC...

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250127 03/17/23 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 997 too far east L lostleader Campfire Regular lostleader Campfire Regular L Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 997 too far east Wow. Guess my A7 doesn't qualify.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250138 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Y’all must have some fantastic gun shows up there. Really nice examples

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250188 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 952 WV D DaveinWV Campfire Regular DaveinWV Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 952 WV I have an A II 243 heavy barrel. Nobody's right if everybody's wrong. Getting into reloading to save money is like getting married for free sex.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250599 03/17/23 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,000 COAST OF MAINE K KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,000 COAST OF MAINE Sako AV Männlicher 20" 375 h&h

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18250971 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,376 Denver, Colorado S shinbone Campfire Regular shinbone Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,376 Denver, Colorado I'm a fan! Among a handful, one of my favorites is this AV in 25-06

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251301 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Golden anniversary Sako Last edited by hanco; 03/17/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251344 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,421 SW Georgia G Godogs57 Campfire Tracker Godogs57 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,421 SW Georgia Originally Posted by hanco Golden anniversary Sako Beauty! You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251351 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio David, what year were those? Really nice. What caliber?

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251362 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Sako AV, Deluxe, 280 Rem. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18251386 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Originally Posted by stikshooter David, what year were those? Really nice. What caliber? 7 mag, they made 1000 in 1972. That’s # 181. Never been fired, don’t think I’m going to fire it either. Last edited by hanco; 03/17/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251426 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Originally Posted by hanco Originally Posted by stikshooter David, what year were those? Really nice. What caliber? 7 mag, they made 1000 in 1972. That’s # 181. Never been fired. Very nice.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251470 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... Does my new to me Howa Dickson Golden Bear in 30-06 count for an L61R? 😎 "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? RAS #18251480 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Originally Posted by RAS Does my new to me Howa Dickson Golden Bear in 30-06 count for an L61R? 😎 I don’t know, made by Sako??

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251498 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Sako AV, custom, 280 AI ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251503 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... Seriously though, gun porn was basically invented with Sakos on display. You can notice their color from across the room. Only thing close to them is the older Browning Safaris. Side note: My collecting is all Savage 99s and Pre 64 Model 70s. In that order. "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251522 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Sako AII, custom, 7mm-08 ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251523 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT The L46 in the scarce chamberings of 222, 218 Bee, 22 Hornet, 7X33, and hardly ever encountered P46 single shot 22 LR…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251535 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Couple of Swedes...... ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/17/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251547 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Colt Coltsman, 300 Win mag Last edited by hanco; 03/17/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251565 03/17/23 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,027 In the woods... Originally Posted by hanco Originally Posted by RAS Does my new to me Howa Dickson Golden Bear in 30-06 count for an L61R? 😎 I don’t know, made by Sako?? The Golden Bear is a L61R clone. “Soon after Howa releasing the Howa M300, the company began working on a new type of a hunting rifle in order to meet the demand for large-caliber bolt-action rifles in Japan. During the development, the designers used the Finnish SAKO L61R "Finnbear" as basis of the design.” "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251587 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Custom: Far left is actually a Mauser, the next is a Sako action 270, L57 220 Swift, L57 6mm Remington, L46 223 and another L46 in 222 Remington..

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251601 03/17/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Nobody has Sako’s like Shrap

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251619 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by hanco Nobody has Sako’s like Shrap +1 ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251699 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,336 Sandy Springs Georgia W weagle Campfire Tracker weagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,336 Sandy Springs Georgia Western Field Sako L57 rebored to .358 win and a non import marked L57 .243

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251804 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Pete & Repeat Couple of Finnlights. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251840 03/17/23 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho Only one, a P72 22 rimfire, that is extremely accurate. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251858 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Couple Finnwolfs and a rare double of 244’s in L57 and L579 with a couple heavy barrels…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251868 03/17/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio Amazing collection. 🤤

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251910 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas J. Sipp Custom, 221 Fireball ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18251966 03/17/23 Joined: May 2020 Posts: 631 Texas Sabretooth Campfire Regular Sabretooth Campfire Regular Joined: May 2020 Posts: 631 Texas currently having one built in a 243 for my daughter. Will be using an L57 Action on this one..

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252043 03/17/23 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252069 03/17/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Mannlichers in 222 mag, 223 and 22-250…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252143 03/17/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas 75's in 7mm WSM, 260 Rem. AII in 220 Swift. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252206 03/17/23 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska S Swamplord Campfire Tracker Swamplord Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska The only Sako's I have are the TRGS M995 rifles One each in 340 Wby Mag & 30-378 Wby and two in 7.82 Warbird all are awesome shooters "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants".

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252228 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas I've had 3 of the M995's First two were in the Lazzeroni Warbird's each of which i doubled my money, Last was 338 Lapua. Got a 338 Sedero RUM I liked better so it followed another home..... ya! GW A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? geedubya #18252230 03/18/23 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska S Swamplord Campfire Tracker Swamplord Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska Originally Posted by geedubya I've had 3 of the M995's First two were in the Lazzeroni Warbird's each of which i doubled my money, Last was 338 Lapua. Got a 338 Sedero RUM I liked better so it followed another home..... ya! GW should have known .... lol ! can't compete with the G "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants".

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252313 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina S StarchedCover Campfire Regular StarchedCover Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina I have a few left. P94S 22 LR Finnfire L46 222 Rem. "Mannlicher" stock AI 222 Rem. L579 220 Swift Varmit Model 85 7-08 mm Bavarian Model 85 7x64 mm Hunter AV 7mm Rem. Mag L579 308 WCF Deluxe AII 308 WCF Hunter L61R 30-06 StarchedCover Semper Fi

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252318 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,876 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,876 Anybody a fan of the peep they put on L61R's?..mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? Magnum_Bob #18252336 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina S StarchedCover Campfire Regular StarchedCover Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,423 Avery Co., North Carolina Yes, I have used the "peep" sights (there are several different versions of them) on my L46 in 222 Rem., on two L579's in 308WCF and a L61R in 30-06. I still have several of the "peep" sights in my gunbox gathering dust. StarchedCover Semper Fi

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252574 03/18/23 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 M995 Sako, one of the best hunting rifles they ever made.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18252987 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,237 E EIB0879 Campfire Regular EIB0879 Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,237 L691 Hunter in 300 Wby Last edited by EIB0879; 03/18/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18253106 03/18/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas A 338 Win Mag. Very early rifle, serial number 8. Sako boys say they weren’t made in order. Last edited by hanco; 03/18/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18253116 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Rather nasty morning out, so what the hey! My taste in rifles has evolved over the last half century, but Sako's were my first luv'. Walked into the LGS many years ago when I first started collecting Sako's. BAMMO, there it was! At that time I was financially embarrassed and had to put this on lay-away. Paid it out @ $25 per week, IIRC. Even then many of the Sako's I encountered in my circuit of Pawn Shops and LGS's looked like thy had been in battle, or were stocked with "sapwood". Not this one. It was pristine. This one has 1 in 16 twist and with the 43 Gr. TSX It remains my dedicated Turkey Gittr' Come on April 1st. ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/18/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18253125 03/18/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas April first be here soon, lookout turkeys. I bow hunt them. I need to get bow out to practice.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254219 03/18/23 Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,078 B Benbo Campfire Regular Benbo Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,078 I’ve got exactly one. A vixen 223 sporter. I’ve tried exactly one load in it Sierra 1365 over 748. .5” five shot groups. I quit right there. There was a heavy barrel 222 mag right next to it but I couldn’t afford both…. I got the 223. Leaving that deuce mag still haunts me….

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254248 03/18/23 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska S Swamplord Campfire Tracker Swamplord Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,024 Alaska so do you maroons pronounce it Say-Ko or Sah-Ko ? Say-Ko is a watch ... hint "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants".

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254264 03/18/23 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio S stikshooter Campfire Regular stikshooter Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 612 South of San Antonio SOCK-O

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254352 03/18/23 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,522 Missouri C Coyotejunki Campfire Regular Coyotejunki Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,522 Missouri say ko, I don't speak Finnish futuaris nisi irrisus ridebis

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18254551 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Quote SOCK-O Never trust anybody from a country that hasn’t won a world war. America has done that and says the word it is written; SAKO is long A so it is Say ko. It is an acronym anyway…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? Swamplord #18254636 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by Swamplord so do you maroons pronounce it Say-Ko or Sah-Ko ? Say-Ko is a watch ... hint Depends on the time of day/night, and local talent! Sometimes it pays to be innocuous. Ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254658 03/18/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Who gives a cshit, I just like the rifles.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254711 03/18/23 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,720 Connecticut A abbydog Campfire Regular abbydog Campfire Regular A Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,720 Connecticut All beauties.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? stikshooter #18254712 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,145 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,145 Michigan Originally Posted by stikshooter SOCK-O ^^^that^^^ But my snobbery only goes so far. I pronounce CZ’s see zee not see zed.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254777 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by hanco Who gives a cshit, I just like the rifles. Well, if somebody called you Alice and that’s not your name I think it really would matter so there is some merit to whether it’s say ko or sock o…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? shrapnel #18254828 03/18/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by hanco Who gives a cshit, I just like the rifles. Well, if somebody called you Alice and that’s not your name I think it really would matter so there is some merit to whether it’s say ko or sock o… I’ve been called a lot worse than Alice Mr Shrap. I enjoy your hunting pics and pics of your rifles very much!! We had a guy on our deer lease that pronounced it correctly. Everyone pronounced it incorrectly just to aggravate him. I just can’t wrap my fine 7th grade mind around Socko even if it’s correct. Last edited by hanco; 03/18/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18254844 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by hanco Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by hanco Who gives a cshit, I just like the rifles. Well, if somebody called you Alice and that’s not your name I think it really would matter so there is some merit to whether it’s say ko or sock o… I’ve been called a lot worse than Alice Mr Shrap. I enjoy your hunting pics and pics of your rifles very much!! We had a guy on our deer lease that pronounced it correctly. Everyone pronounced it incorrectly just to aggravate him. I just can’t wrap my fine 7th grade mind around Socko even if it’s correct. I agree whole heartedly...

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255101 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,422 Maine, ayuh. B buttstock Campfire Regular buttstock Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,422 Maine, ayuh. Sako A1, 222 Rem heavy barrel, with Optiloc base/low rings. Shoots in the "threes". Will be selling it this year. Just not using it. My woodchuck gun. Don't chuck hunt anymore "Behavior accepted is behavior repeated." "Strive to be underestimated."

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255272 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Sako 85 223 heavy barrel limited run with special order wood and set trigger…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255403 03/18/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Sako Bavarian Carbine, 308 Win Sako Bavarian Carbine, 30-06 Springfield yup! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/18/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255435 03/18/23 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska Kirk- I figure that you will keep up on this thread. What is your view on the Marlin 322 in 222 with microgroove barrel. It hasn't been shot much and can get for 950.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? kaboku68 #18255470 03/18/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by kaboku68 Kirk- I figure that you will keep up on this thread. What is your view on the Marlin 322 in 222 with microgroove barrel. It hasn't been shot much and can get for 950. I had one years ago and had it made into the custom gun I showed earlier in 223. It is nice as a L46, but not very pleasing to the eye. The micro grooves, I’m not sure if indeed it is Marlin Micro grooves or a Sako barreled action that Sako made with similar rifling to Marlin made Micro grooving. I have seen other Sakos with the same rifling, so that is why I think it may be all Sako barreled action marketed by Marlin. My preference would be to put a little more with the price and get a standard sporter in 222 than have the Marlin. I don’t find the 322 particularly attractive…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255557 03/19/23 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 J JDK Campfire Regular JDK Campfire Regular J Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 Yesterday I looked at a Sako Mauser chambered in 300 H&H. Blueing was great stock was a blond color and was fair. A couple of things threw me off. Ivory diamond under the action and double set triggers. Recoil pad and it was crushed.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18255978 03/19/23 Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada M Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada Sako AV 30-06 left hand laminate. I bought the gun used in Edmonton in around 1996, Its a pretty good gun but it weights a lot. Not the best choice for waking around when the snow is deep.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? Marty63 #18255992 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by Marty63 Sako AV 30-06 left hand laminate. I bought the gun used in Edmonton in around 1996, Its a pretty good gun but it weights a lot. Not the best choice for waking around when the snow is deep. Guns in living rooms and on tables don't show what they are made for. I agree, the usefullness is more important than the looks. Here are a couple with a Sako Deluxe in 30-06 and a Sako deluxe in a Model 75 in 300 Weathereby...

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? shrapnel #18256081 03/19/23 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by shrapnel The L46 in the scarce chamberings of 222, 218 Bee, 22 Hornet, 7X33, and hardly ever encountered P46 single shot 22 LR… That 7x33 sure is an oddity on these shores. Not a whole lot of seal hunting these days. Would make a cool javelina rifle.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? shrapnel #18256216 03/19/23 Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada M Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Marty63 Sako AV 30-06 left hand laminate. I bought the gun used in Edmonton in around 1996, Its a pretty good gun but it weights a lot. Not the best choice for waking around when the snow is deep. Guns in living rooms and on tables don't show what they are made for. I agree, the usefullness is more important than the looks. Here are a couple with a Sako Deluxe in 30-06 and a Sako deluxe in a Model 75 in 300 Weathereby... Great pics, thats a beauty suburban in the back ground.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18256965 03/19/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas I like to kill stuff as much as anyone...... Sako AV, 375 H&H which counted for my only 3 for 1 round. L61R, 7mm Rem. Mag. Sako 75 SVL, 260 Rem. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18256966 03/19/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas However, I also enjoy numerous other aspects of collecting rifles. There is the enjoyment seeing a plan come together........ Sako Custom, S491, 223 AI. development of loads all the while thinking of hunting said rifle! ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/19/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257027 03/19/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Restoration is also a pleasure for some. Like Brownings, it can be quite surprising what one can find....... a "beater" i restored..... I do luv the warmth of wood! ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/19/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257042 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Shiras moose from Montana…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? shrapnel #18257070 03/19/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by shrapnel Shiras moose from Montana… MIghty fine! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257087 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Custom 270…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257094 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT 218 Bee…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257123 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Deluxe 22 PPC…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257157 03/19/23 Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 201 Idaho W Whokalouie Campfire Member Whokalouie Campfire Member W Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 201 Idaho Vixen 222, Deluxe 244, 30-06 Forester all pre 64

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? Whokalouie #18257369 03/19/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by Whokalouie Vixen 222, Deluxe 244, 30-06 Forester all pre 64 Pre 64 is for Winchesters. There is pre Garcia and pre 72 however that relates to Sakos. 244 deluxe is a hens tooth…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18257443 03/19/23 Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 201 Idaho W Whokalouie Campfire Member Whokalouie Campfire Member W Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 201 Idaho I figured someone might say that. What I meant was I purchased them all new, in 58, 60, and the 06 in 63. And yes, pre Garcia. The phone was ringing so I cut the sentence short. I know about pre 64 Winchesters, just happen to have a model 64. Last edited by Whokalouie; 03/19/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18259652 03/20/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas This is a 7 mag I bought a few months ago

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18259997 03/20/23 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 656 USA T TonyRumore Campfire Regular TonyRumore Campfire Regular T Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 656 USA I bought this AIII in 1983 (I was 17 at the time) out of the Penny Saver in California. It was chambered in 280 Rem Imp at the time, but the throat was blown way, way out. I still hunted with it until about 1990 then it went to the back of the safe for 30+ years. I recently rebarreled it in 243 Catbird using a Hart blank. Tony Run it up, until you blow it up, then back it down a bit.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18261094 03/20/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming G GoWyo Campfire Regular GoWyo Campfire Regular G Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming Yah, a few. M-78 P94s Hunter .17 Rem AI hunter 2- .223 AI vixen/hunters 22 PPC AI SS 6 PPC AI hunter .22-250 AII classic .243 AII hunter .243 M591 Hunter 3-.308 AII’s- Deluxe, carbine, varmint 7mm Rem Mag AV classic 3- .338 Win Mag AV’s- laminate hunter, hunter, and carbine. In minecraft, on a leaky boat. "Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club" -JW

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18279218 03/25/23 Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 53 N Nzlhaed Campfire Greenhorn Nzlhaed Campfire Greenhorn N Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 53 Sako -17 rem / p94s/ 22 ppc/ 6ppc/ 17 Remington/ 280 ackley and a 284 win and a 338 win plus a 22-250 HB

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18279222 03/25/23 Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 53 N Nzlhaed Campfire Greenhorn Nzlhaed Campfire Greenhorn N Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 53 Sako -17 rem / p94s/ 22 ppc/ 6ppc/ 17 Remington/ 280 ackley and a 284 win and a 338 win plus a 22-250 HB and custom hi tech customs 223 that takes mini 14 mags.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? Marty63 #18279467 03/26/23 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,142 northern new york M miguel Campfire Regular miguel Campfire Regular M Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,142 northern new york Originally Posted by Marty63 Sako AV 30-06 left hand laminate. I bought the gun used in Edmonton in around 1996, Its a pretty good gun but it weights a lot. Not the best choice for waking around when the snow is deep. Marty, if that Sako AV Laminate is too heavy for your liking, show me what Sako you would like and would be glad to give it to you, if you take me hunting with you!!😉. Those are a couple of real studs there. Nothing beats a huge Canadian whitetail.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18279584 03/26/23 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,995 Florida R rgrx1276 Campfire Regular rgrx1276 Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,995 Florida just this one.... When people face the possibility of freezing or starving there is little chance they are going to listen to unfounded claims of climate doomsday from a bunch of ultra-rich yacht sailing private jet-setting carbon-spewing hypocrite elites

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18283489 03/27/23 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,520 Bozeman, MT Latest acquisition, H&R Ultra Sako action in 223 to go with the 17 Remington…

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? GoWyo #18286895 03/27/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming G GoWyo Campfire Regular GoWyo Campfire Regular G Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming Sakos Last edited by GoWyo; 03/27/23. "Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club" -JW

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? GoWyo #18286912 03/27/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming G GoWyo Campfire Regular GoWyo Campfire Regular G Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming Kokotukkis. "Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club" -JW

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? shrapnel #18288496 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Originally Posted by shrapnel Latest acquisition, H&R Ultra Sako action in 223 to go with the 17 Remington… Mighty fine

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18288633 03/28/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas One that followed me home Saturday....... Sako Deluxe, L579, Shilen Select Barrel, 6.5 MannBunn. ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 03/28/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18288848 03/28/23 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 TRG-22 THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18290248 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas Sako Deluxes in 22-250, 308win & 270win

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18290256 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas Sakos in 260 Rem & 7mm-08

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18290262 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,003 Katy, Texas Sako Deluxe in 300WM

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? geedubya #18290302 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Originally Posted by geedubya One that followed me home Saturday....... Sako Deluxe, L579, Shilen Select Barrel, 6.5 MannBunn. ya! GWB Very nice. The man bun will kill just as well as the cannons we have. You will like shooting it. I load 120 Barnes TTSX Last edited by hanco; 03/28/23.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18290350 03/28/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,160 Texas Nice rifles you have over there in Katy sir. My guys and I put the plumbing and AC in Katy Taylor high school in 77-78. It was my first big job as a superintendent. We made good money on it.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18290660 03/28/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 521 Texas B brush_buster Campfire Regular brush_buster Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 521 Texas Lots of great looking guns here! Color me green with envy. Texas bred and born

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18291019 03/29/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming G GoWyo Campfire Regular GoWyo Campfire Regular G Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming At the time my favorite Sako. AV Classic in 7mm Rem. Mag. Wearing a McM hunter. 4.5x14x40. He was a little past 400 yds. "Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club" -JW

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18292676 03/29/23 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon A pair... Carbine L579 rebore. .243 Forester L579 from early 60's BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18292902 03/29/23 Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada M Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn Marty63 Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 36 Manitoba Canada Lots of great pics, keep em coming.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18296707 03/30/23 Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 118 R Roderunner Campfire Member Roderunner Campfire Member R Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 118 Man I wish I’d have gotten into the sakos earlier in life. I’ve got a pile of 75’s, but there’s a lot of older ones I’d have liked to have bought when they were affordable. The 17 Remingtons have alluded me. I’ve got a nib I 75 action that’s gonna be a 17 someday. Great pics by everyone who shared! Maybe I’ll get mine out and get a pic to share.

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18296971 03/30/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming G GoWyo Campfire Regular GoWyo Campfire Regular G Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 577 Central Highlands of Wyoming My AI (and first Sako) bought in 1990, made in ‘88. .17 Rem wearing a 4.5x14x40 Vari-X3. Love this rifle. Last edited by GoWyo; 03/30/23. Reason: Second pic wont show "Damn right it's loaded, it makes a lousy club" -JW

Re: Anybody got Sako’s??? hanco #18302454 04/01/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia I have a couple that have been down the road and back a few times. This is an old 222 Remington that still shoots great as long as I shoot light bullets. I think is has a 1 in 16 inch twist. Fun to shoot and a great rifle for scouting the woods. This one is an old 308 I found in the used and abused rack at the gun shop. It came with a great bore and a beat up exterior that kept the asking price low and the selling price even lower. It has some small pits scattered along the barrel and action, but cutting the barrel back a couple of inches took care of the worst of it and the rifle is much more handy. It is out for some cerakote now and hopefully it will come back looking much better. While it has seen better days the rifle shoots great and is slick as butter. Harry