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Did some trading w Shrapnel on here and ended up with this Sako AV classic (1985) in .270 Adjusted the trigger down to 2.5# and gave it a good deep cleaning. Got a 3.5-10 Leupold just waiting on ammo and rings ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/GmCPkc8n/IMG-8917.jpg)
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^^^^^^^^^^^
Nice
I'm not a lefty though
Seen LH shooters shoot a RH bolt gun......
Awkward
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These are few and far between- the Classic model, that is. Stocks are beautiful on these. I have one in factory new condition- not a scratch on it, in 7mag that's on it's way to a new home soon because it is so nice I couldn't take it out hunting. Just sat in the safe. Great guns, but I can't afford to have a hunting set of rifles and a safe queen set.
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Nice rifle.
Shrapnel always has nice stuff
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Nice rifle. I was hoping it was a WTS thread…
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Straight across trade, I think Rod won... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/DwCtCco.jpg)
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Handsome rifle.
I love the Classics.
Last edited by 99guy; 03/27/24.
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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
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T R U M P W O N !
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Straight across trade, I think Rod won... Haha….
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I've got almost the same rifle -- It is really beautifully made. My only minor issue with it is the lacquer finish is a little thicker/shinier than i'd prefer (I prefer oiled/matte finishes). I took it out for the first time a couple weeks ago pig hunting, it was well sub MOA when I dialed in the Leupold 3-9 and made quick work of a 25-30 pound pig that became wild boar ragu. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/bDLL9t0.jpeg)
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I've got almost the same rifle -- It is really beautifully made. My only minor issue with it is the lacquer finish is a little thicker/shinier than i'd prefer (I prefer oiled/matte finishes). I took it out for the first time a couple weeks ago pig hunting, it was well sub MOA when I dialed in the Leupold 3-9 and made quick work of a 25-30 pound pig that became wild boar ragu. Yours is the standard model, not the classic- though the only difference is the stock. The finish on the standard stocks is certainly excessive, much better on the classic
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I've got almost the same rifle -- It is really beautifully made. My only minor issue with it is the lacquer finish is a little thicker/shinier than i'd prefer (I prefer oiled/matte finishes). I took it out for the first time a couple weeks ago pig hunting, it was well sub MOA when I dialed in the Leupold 3-9 and made quick work of a 25-30 pound pig that became wild boar ragu. Ive knocked down high gloss finish 0000 steel wool.
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Nice set up. I was tempted. But have too many other irons ($$$'s) in the fire at the moment. Curious how it shoots when you get time... 
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Rodney,
Beautiful rifle, you did well.
I owned maybe a half dozen Sako's. IMO they are the best production rifle you can buy when you are considering fit, finish, smoothness, attention to detail, etc. They ooze quality.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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Nice set up. I was tempted. But have too many other irons ($$$'s) in the fire at the moment. Curious how it shoots when you get time... When the weather improves I will see how she does
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Quite jealous here, Rodney. 😄
Beautiful rifle, sir. Enjoy it and hope you get it bloody soon.
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Gonna try to shoot it today. I did get it scoped ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/pXtw0mMJ/IMG-8972.jpg)
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Very Nice! Have a LH AV in 25-06 she is a beaut' also. I went slightly higher scope magnificion as mine is a multi role rig. Enjoy her!
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