Sako Deluxe Rifle: A USOG Favorite
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- Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024
- Did you ever dream of that perfect hunting rifle? Well, when I had little money and few guns, I did, and mine was the Sako Deluxe from Finland. This rifle has a special place in my collection. Come learn about the Sako Deluxe Sporter and compare it to the 85 Black Bear. You can also check out the links below to support my You Tube efforts. Thank you very much!
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The Sako deluxe is beautiful 👍🏻
Thank you for another excellent video. I was lucky to find my 1962 Finnbear Deluxe in 30-06 in a gun shop in North East P.A. about 5 years ago. It was dusty and certainly in need of a good home and "TLC". The rifle cleaned up very well and the wood is a beautiful caramel color with great grain. It is topped of with a Leupold VX1 Scope. I Just Love hunting with it in Canada.
You have one of the best ever; from dusty and forgotten back to the fields and forests - fantastic.
Thank you for this video. I recently purchased a Sako L579 in 243 made in 1968. It appears brand new; not sure anyone fired it; the wood is stunning. I absolutely love this rifle. Even my local gun dealer where I had it shipped to and to pick it up stated he was glad I was picking it up as he fell in love with it. Am now a Sako Fan! Thanks again.
Im a huge .220 Swift fan and Sako is one of the few really nice factory rifles that chamber it. I would love to own one of the deluxe Sakos they are so beautiful.
220 swift just 2 words. Brilliant. Brilliant. Covers it
Hi Mike, great to see the Sako Deluxe. We have had our own Sako fun here at Redmond Sports Company trying to find a Sako 300 Win. Mag for a customer to give to his boss as a retirement gift.
I got very lucky and after I missed an auction deadline due to technical difficulties but the Sako relisted and by a miracle I was lucky to have the seller do a "Buy It Now" for me and I secured the rifle.
What I secured was a 99% NIB 1972 Sako L61 chambered in 300 Win. Mag that is so beautiful, it makes it hard not keep for myself. Blond stock, one owner, with less than 6 shots fired through it, just a classic Sako with AV action.
Mr. Redmond is a huge Sako fan and also wishes we could keep this for ourselves but that won't be right, so it will be a gift and the person receiving this gift will be blown away because he has been searching for one for the past 3 years.
I will just have to take solace in my Sako Forester L579 which is equally as nice as the L61.
We learned a lot about this rifle because I love the history and back story of all the firearms we come in contact with. Just like the information you share with us.
I am sure we will kick ourselves later but at least this L61 has our imprint on it and we give it a strong:
REDMOND READY
REDMOND APPROVED Rating
Take care Mike,
Rick Mansberger
Redmond Sports Company
Hi Rick!! Super to hear from you. Run out and get lottery tickets straight away : ) 99% NIB !!! my goodness. Bravo. I like "Redmond Ready; Redmond Approved" Thanks for writing! And have the best Christmas ever! : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks Mike, we had a hard time not keeping that Sako
in the shop.The Angel's sang when we opened the case up fir the first time, what a rare find.
Good thing we let it go because at the retirement party our United States Senator was there during the gifting presentation Not often you get that kind of PR moment for a small company like Redmond Sports.
The lucky person who got the Sako Finebear really appreciated it especially because it was given to him from his dear friend and first boss 44 years ago, Bill Haas.
I cannot think of anyone I admire and I am honored to call my friend too, then William R. A. Haas, former Director at Michigan Farm Bureau.
Both of these Gentleman are the salt of the earth and we proudly call them:
Redmond Ready
Redmond Approved
Merry Christmas to your and your family Mike.
God Bless you and your family and God Bless our Constitution and the United States of America
Rick Mansberger
Redmond Sports Company Inc
you always make a good case for wood over synthetic, cool rifle
Really enjoy your videos and the commentary. I bought my son a Sako Forrester Deluxe in 243 topped it with a Leupold Mark 5 and he is in heaven. I like the story you tell much like myself growing up with dreams of owning a Belgian Browning, or Deluxe Sako.
I have owned several SAKO AV Deluxe rifles for a long time now. My favorites over the years have been the .280 and the 25-06. Remarkably accurate, and an absolute joy to shoot. I have been fortunate enough to take everything from caribou to antelope with them. The palm swell is such a lovely ergonomic touch! Thanks for the video.
I have a Sako M591 in .243 bought it off a retired armorer who had never fired it after a test fire after he had mounted a Leupold scope on it. Paid $1200. Beautiful rifle
I like your unique way of explanation. I find you quite honest and balance on every gun. Thanks
SAKO are fantastic and beautiful rifles, even my budget SAKO (Tikkat3x) is a fantastic piece of kit.
Those are beautiful rifles, and there is general agreement in the USOG that SAKO is built by craftsmen, and not necessarily 'factory workers' I like to think that there is a difference.
Huge difference. Machines make machines, people make guns.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes they certainly do.
The quality shows in these rifles, beautiful!👍
Hope you're doing well my friend! Look forward to meeting you!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'm well as is our friend Brent Frew, hope you are too! We were up at the range yesterday actually and thought of you, it will be so much fun to meet for a shoot and a quality gun gab! lol
There is a reason you could find three Sako actions in catalogs for people who want to build a rifle. Definetly one of the top ten actions!
Great Rifles Thanks USOG for Showing It 😊 I’ve always Been a .270 Fan 👍🏼
I love the looks of the 270. Very unique grain pattern. Sako and Tikka make very nice rifles.
I just love the barrels on the Sako 85 Black bear and Grizzly. But I also love walnut stocks so I bought a Sako 85 Grizzly last spring. Love it.
Me too - the barrels are works of art. I've sort of decided on the Black Bear in 9.3 x 62 - but can't find a used one. Your Grizzly is a top drawer rifle - superior in every way. Great decision.
USOG Great choice of caliber for this sort of rifle! My Grizzly is chambered in 8x57IS.
I’m a fan of Sako also and have several models ranging from .223 to .375 H+H. Funny enough I have the exact Sako A111 .270 Deluxe that you showed. I took my first deer with it about 20 odd years ago. I have the L series in a few calibers and a Black Bear in 9.3x62 as well as another 85 series in a Sako Finnlight.300WSM. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing as well - fine rifle for a first deer! I'd like to try the Black Bear in 9.3 x 62. All the best.
Very nice review! Love that middle one!
The Deluxe is beautiful. Great video as usual. Interesting and informative.
Thanks Rick! Have a great weekend.
I have that classic deluxe, the long action is refered to as L691. My cartridge is 7mm Magnum.
I have a Sako Super Delux from 1965 in 308w. The main difference between the DeLux and the Super Delux is that the rosewood part on the stock is cut in an angle and I think it's a little bitt lighter than the DeLux. Not much difference. Either way, the old Sakos deLux whit the Swedish Bofors barrels are BEAUTIFUL rifles!! :)
HI Tom - Very scarce rifle you have - as you know. If I could find one I would make a video; I'll keep looking. Good on you. Have a great Fall and hunting season.
I had a L579 in .243. Nice gun! Sold it a while back but have since grown to love the Sako 75's. Have a 75 V Classic in .338 Win mag. Basically a deluxe without the scrollwork. Have 75 Hunters in .280 Rem, .30-06, and .300 Win mag. Just picked up a cherry Sako 85 Classic in 9.3x62 with a gold trigger. Never seen one like it, the wood is insane. I believe it was a special run. Got a Sako 85 Stainless varmint too. You were certainly on to something when you were eyeballing those ads back then!
Great rifles you have - the 85 Classic must be incredible - just about impossible to find. Most of the 9.3x62s I see are in the Black Bear. You have a keeper there : ) The Sako stainless steel is excellent. A few viewers who seem to know a lot about steel properties - which I don't know - tell me the Sako is as good as it gets. Good shooting and thanks for writing.
You are very kind regarding the opinions of others. I suppose opinions on fine firearms is similar to opinions on fine food...it's easy to agree on what satisfies.
Thank you HS - I like the food analogy. After a couple of days with no food years ago, one of the greatest meals of my life was a piece of bread. : )
I own a pre-64, a few weatherby's including one of his conversion rifles, my Sako 75 in 308 is my favorite.
My perfect rifle was an 1874 Sharps 45-70. Then it changed to a Winchester 1886 45-70. I wound up with Winchester lever 25-35 and a 32-40 Winchester lever, Model 12 Winchester for over 40 years. Now I want to get a late M70 then get a MDT chassis and build it.! The 25-35 and the 32-40 is what the Gun collector I knew thought I should have when I was 19 years old. My elders had a lot of influence on me back then..!
Hi Alex - good advice - the 25-35 especially, is a darling and withing a hundred yards or so - deadly - where legal. I hope you get your M70 : )
I'm glad you agree with me.
I tell anyone who will listen to me I'd rather have
a Sako than a pre 64 Win although I don't have anything
against them except the standard ones are heavy.
I am fortunate enough to have three Deluxe Sakos-
a 222, a 270, and a 30-06 and a heavy-barrel varmint
in 22-250, and a custom-stocked 30-06.
The "old" long action is the L 61.
I've had a few others which I stupidly sold.
The Sako’s are perfectly superb rifles, and I would buy any of them. Every serious huntsman I know, has only positive opinions of Sako. Ironically with all of the scoped rifles I have and scopes just laying on shelves, I think aperture sights are the best even at distance.
I agree with you Aaron - iron sights belong on every rifle.
Sako is a great rifle.
For sure Vince!
one thing that stands out to me with the sakos is that i was never able to find them used in my area, and i think that was because people held onto them, and rightly so. i finally ponied up to the bar and ended up with a new one at the time, the hunter in high gloss 7-08 and later an iron sighted 9.3 x 62 with a matte finished stock. i believe their modern equivalents have at least tripled in price. at least i was able to get my favorite calibers in buying new. although the store owner considered me a little daft, he knew he wasn't wasting his time with a tire kicker....
Hi Greg - the 9.3x62 : what a great decision. Hard to find and so useful - just excellent.
I really like your videos and reviews, also you are a great speaker very professional
Thank you nicholas - your words mean a lot to me.
well I wish I would have a nice Sako, but fro now I will have to live with my favorite riffle being my Ruger #1 international in 30-06. I just love that rifle!!
Hi David - wow that is not easy. I guess if I had to pick I'd take the #1....something about falling blocks.
There is something about the falling block riffle that is sweet!! Now that double falling block of your design that is double sweet!!
I've seen a nice #1 for sale but also a Sako. I'm a terrible shot, I should probably buy a Sako. Lol
@@redtobertshateshandles the gun won’t make you a better shot, practice will and perhaps some coaching!
Since I posted I sold all my Ruger no1, to fund a Bradshaw rotary action single shot!!
Good luck with you Sako and keep practicing!!
Very nice rifles. I hope you have some good hunting trips planned for this year. The time is upon us!
You bet - I'm heading out this weekend. If you are as well : best of luck and have a safe and happy hunt - with or without a harvest : )
thank you Mike for that review. Absolutely beautiful rifle. I have the Deluxe L579 in .270 as well. The wood is of French Walnut apparently , and tiger stripe. Built to last, action incredibly well made. Old school Steel barrel . Very accurate.
Thanks Andre! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
That 308 looks great
Sako deluxe are right up there with a weatherby deluxe in beauty
Got married and bought a Sako Finbear 338 win mag. Pressed to a choice . . . I think I'd keep the Sako.
Doesn't get better than that rifle 👍.
That deluxe is beautiful! Never change it! I have 3 L61r Finnbears in 7 rm, 30-06, and 300 wm. I won't get rid of them!
I have a L61R Finnbear Deluxe in 338 Magnum, they didn't use the word Winchester. Lightest rifle I own,. Has surprisingly light kick. The Finnlanders know how to make a stock.
Omg I just love Sako
Me too
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I really love the 85 classic and the l579 forester in a 243 win great for deer hunting
Oh no! Say it isn't so! A 1970's 1.5-4.5x20 Bushnell Banner on a Sako Deluxe AV rifle! How could you?
I had a dozen Sako rifles, ten of them Deluxes, ranging from the 222 Remington to three in 416 Remington Magnum. I was impressed with how well they were made and the fact that Sako had 3 different sized actions suited to the size of the cartridge it was chambered for, whereas Remington and Winchester only had 2 sizes. It made a big difference for the 222 Rem and 223 Rem rounds.
Out of all of them, the only problem was a defective extractor. In contrast, it would take 3 pages to describe the problems I had with the dozen Model 700's that I also acquired. Another thing I liked about the Sakos was the control of felt recoil due to the shape of the stock. Firing a Weatherby Mark V in 340 Weatherby side by side at the bench and a Sako in 416 Remington Mag, the recoil felt pretty much equal. That was with the Weatherby firing 250 grain Noslers @ 2,950 fps and the Sako firing 400 Grain Swifts @2,500 fps. That should never have been the case since the 416 generated 60% more recoil. Moreover, when firing the 340 Weatherby Mark V and the a Sako Deluxe, also in 340 Weatherby, the felt recoil was way less with the Sako - though it was actually the same. But you had to replace the hard rubber factory recoil pad with a custom one to enjoy that reduction.
The Sakos were all pretty accurate, but I didn't feel their hammer forged barrels were more accurate than most other bolt actions, I also ruined the barrels on a 3 Sako Deluxes by falling for the moly hype that Nosler and other bullet makers were pushing back then.
Hi Will : ) I know what you mean. The scope is like rubber boots on a Michelangelo - but it was there when I bought it and on a lark I thought, well, leave it for now. I wish I had the other action sizes in the Deluxe - but not so easy. I didn't know about the moly effect on barrels. Anyway, I'll switch the scope : )
Will Branson I know quite a few guys who’ll spend $950 on a rifle and slap a $150 scope on it.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Your Sako will thank you for it. Save the Banner for a 1960's Cooey
Model 64 rimfire.
joesalter.ca/products/cooey-winchester-model-64b-semi-auto-rifle-w-scope-22-lr
I tend to agree with a lot of folks here on what is a good solid rifle. The better stuff I've owned that was mass production has been Sakos, Steyr Mannlicher, Brno made model 22 small ring Mauser, Mauser Voere action rifle, and some old Mauser and Springfield 1903 sporters. I've got excellent Ruger Hawkeye rifles that function in tough conditions perfectly but they aren't nearly as wonderfully made as some of the European rifles I've owned but they do function. I'd put the Kimber bolt actions in high reguard as well.
It's rather difficult for me being a lefty because it limits the rifles that truly fit and function for me. If I were looking for a new rifle today as a left handed I'd take a look at a new or used left hand Sako and Ruger GSR and Hawkeye sporter. Beside my leverguns these are what I've found are excellent for those of us who suffer from being left handed.
Informative for sure Aaron - the makers should make more left handed guns - not that difficult. As odd as it may sound I buy left handed bolts from time to time - nice to load from the left at the range - but I like all guns haha. All the best.
That stock has a lot of character, I’m a fan of the Monte Carlo’s. I like it. 👍
At the time those rifles were Hollywood movie stars to me. They're still something to admire - and compared to plastic, well, there is no comparison.
Love that Finn Bear Deluxe. Great rifles proud to have a few of them.
Usog how about a segment on a great sleeper rifle? The wonderful Ithaca LSA 55 & 65. Superb rifles & scary accurate!
Hi UR - I think I touch on them in a video or two - could be in the Tikka 55/65 vids - I'm not sure. Anyway - you're right - fantastic rifles. Glad you have the Sako collection - more and more scarce and....expensive. Superb rifles.
My grandmother won a sako A5 .270 and her and my grandfather gifted it to me on my 12th Christmas 27 years ago.
That's a great win and a great gift!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yessir it is.
Just bought my first rifle. A L579 in 308w from ca 1975. Seems like a good decision.
My dad had the deluxe model in a 300 win mag.The only problem with the gun was bedding problems.Once the gun was glass bedded it shot unbelievable.The barrel for his deluxe was American made,it was stamped on the barrel.
Someone stole his gun when he was in the hospital.I have trying to locate it ever since.
Sadly my idea of the ideal hunting rifle is an old sporterized Mauser 98 in 8mm Mauser. Remington Cor-Lokt in 8mm Mauser available almost every place in America during Deer season and plenty of choices if you want to reload. Drill and tap for a scope and bend the bolt handle down good to go! Not the perfect rifle but darn close for hunting. 150gr. to 196gr. factory ammo soft point tons of penetration and expansion. If you splurge for a new barrel 243, 270,30-06, 308, 22-250. All of the best European hunting rifle post WWII to through the 1980's early 1990's were almost all based off of the Mauser design for a long time. Sako, F&N, Browning, CZ etc....I also love a good lever action and a pump shotgun, single shot and some sort of 22LR and it is meat in the freezer! Plenty of space for many brands and designs for sure! Thanks for sharing nice looking classic rifles!
I'm with you.
Interesting video. I myself own several Sako rifles including two 75s. Have you had a chance to review the Sako TRG-S M995? Introduced in the 80s and intended for large and/or dangerous game. Sako's largest action. I have an original, re-barrelled in 7x64 Benneke .
What a fine rifle. That is truly one of the greatest rifles ever made. Going back to what you were saying about hunting with a 99 Savage I have a Savage that I would love to see a video on the 170 pump-action I don't know if you have ever dealt with one or had one but it's different you don't see him anymore and I personally love the gun as well as all of your hard work that you put into these videos thank you and have a good day
A little off topic but I'd like to address the name SAKO which is an acronym for (in Finnish) 'Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Oy'. It means 'Civil Guard Gun and Machining Works Ltd".
-- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAKO
As for the pronunciation, I'm told by a Finnish friend that it is 'sock-o', as in the socks you wear.
And yes, 'sock-o' makes fantastic rifles.
I have a Sako Deluxe in 7mmMag best looking gun I have ever seen IMO. :-) Also have a Sako 75 Stainless .375 H&H and a Sako 75 Stainless Finnlight .300 WinMag. I love'em. Make sure you check the trigger guard screws for tightness! All 3 of mine have loosened up and I lost the rear screw on the Finnlight once. I'll never sell them.
You're right about the Deluxe; won't find better. Thanks for the guard screws tip.
Excellent video. For a change i can associate this video with ones desire to succeed in life and slowly n gradually work towards acquiring what one dreams of in life !
Wise words Asim.
Just came across a neat .22 that definitely looks like it's worth doing a review on. The Marlin 99M1. Marlin saw the popularity of the M1 Carbine, and modeled a rimfire model around it.
Hi Dan - those were great! I'll do a review when I find one - not so easy.
Hi as I mention you before about my Sako Hunter caliber 270 that was a beuaty just like that middle one you had . I had the iron sights to added red field scope . You correct calling Sako not Seiko, seiko are watches.
Thanks Joseph.
seems like a good choice.
I don't like the new Sakos, I've had and heard of many issues with the 85 Sakos. I'd rather save up my money and fork out the cash for those Blaser R8's. However, I do own a late model Sako AV chambered in .30-06. I believe it was the late 80's Hunter variant, and I say that because it was the solid recoil pad version with a 5**xxx SN, and I love my old Sako AV. It's heavy and I appreciate the weight on a .30-06. I'm not fond of the 6lb rifles of today. It came with the wood stock, and has that classic Mauser look. It's a 1.14" breech diameter like the 1903 Springfields and a .6xx diameter at the muzzle, very classic sporter. The old Sakos had a twist of 10", instead of the 11" they offer today. 11" twists for a modern rifle is damn near useless, because all the bullets are pretty long today and an 11" twist does not give you optimal use out of the longer bullets, especially when considering so many hunting cartridges have pure copper bullets in them and to match the grain weight of lead bullets, they have to be elongated. So, do yourself a favor, if you do buy a modern rifle, just swap out the barrel for a 9" or 9.5" twists rate barrel at about 24" finished or 26" if you can stomach it(Not everyone hunts in the woods, some of us hunt in the mountains too, take a longer barrel). And use your factory rifle for plinking at the range and for training new shooters in the family. Love the videos USOG, you're the man!!!
Great comments Robert - thanks for taking the time to write. I hope people read your post. On a slightly different note - I took out my Blaser R8 in .243 with the thumbhole stock - uncanny accuracy; actually beyond belief. 2 of us shot groups so small - they looked like Remington 40X .22 or 6PPC groups. That radial locking must do more than one thinks - or we were lucky that day. All the best to you. Thanks for the good words - they help me a lot.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Oh wow, thanks for telling me that, I've wondered about their accuracy. I've been wanting an R8 in the .30-06 chambering. If you think about it, $4,000 for an R8 basic model isn't that bad, considering that most rifles aren't that great and they still charge $1,000-2,500 for the average rifle.
I just love the idea of their modular design and they are pretty customizable through their ordering process. Because of the two bolt system on their modular design I wondered if it would affect accuracy or longevity of the rifle, but I guess it works out just fine.
Thanks again USOG!! You're the man!
Great video, Mike. And, beautiful Sako AV Deluxe. Try and find an earlier (mid-60's) L61R Finnbear Deluxe as they were often fitted with excellent iron sights which, I believe you'd prefer!
Thanks Paul - I hope one shows up - no iron sights is an incomplete rifle in "the world according to usog" hahaha
I had a Finnbear in the late '80's. Left hand in 7mm Rem Mag. Traded it for a left hand A Bolt. Wish like heck I had kept it. Have tried to research the Finnbear, your mention of it is the first I've seen that it even existed. Great shooter, but if memory hasn't faded, kinda heavy.
Think gun companies like Remington management should take lessons from other gun companies like Sako, Colt, Ithaca etc....on craftsmanship and pride in their work ! If they do that maybe they will be a respected gun company again, like they used to be decades ago. Have to hand it to the Europeans. The Europeans really know how to make great guns.
I agree - a Remington could be as carefully fitted and finished as any fine rifle. It is their choice to make them as they do - and they are fine - but could be better. IMHO
Grandfather whos 98 has a Sako in .243, He seems to prize it.
Hi Ted - a wonderful rifle/caliber combination!
Mike, it is funny that you mention 308 and 243, both awesome short action deer cartridges. I was interested in these cartridges and researching which is best. I ended up going down the middle with 7mm 08. Does it really make a difference when deer hunting? I am not sure but I do think the 7mm 08 is great for deer. Do we have too much choice? Maybe, but choice is fun, and considering the wide range of rifles and cartridges that are excellent for deer is a great subject to pass the time while you are waiting for deer season! Thanks for the great videos!
7mm 08 and 7x57 - such near perfect cartridges. While the 6.5 gets a lot of deserved attention these days - the .280, .284, 7x64, 7mm Rem Mag and Weatherby Mag and othe 7mms - all are superstars and do just about everything, everywhere.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I always thought that the 7mm was a sweet spot, good for long shots but with enough heft for quick kills and low recoil, but in the end it is up to the discretion of the rifleman. What ever caliber you prefer, if it works stick with it!
Off the interwebs: "Ludwig (Louis) Wundhammer was born in 1853 in Bavaria, Germany. At a young age he apprenticed to Joe. Bart Kuchenreuter, a respected gunsmith of Regensburg, Bavaria. From Regensburg he went to Styer in Austria and worked his way into the Styer Custom Shop where guns were made for the royal families of Europe. After Styer, he opened his own shop for a while. Then at the age of 32 Wundhammer immigrated to America. There he found himself in Milwaukee and in his own words moved to California in order to learn to speak English.
On his arrival in California he went to work for one of the best gunsmiths in the state, Henry Slotterbeck of Los Angeles . Slotterbeck and Wundhammer were kept busy catering to the wealthy sportsmen of the then rich-in-wildlife area of southern California. A lot of their work was in the repair of fine English and European double barrel shotguns where Wundhammer would have learned much about how a gun could be made to fit the shooter. Wundhammer continued working for Slotterbeck until that tragic day June 21, 1888. Wundhammer and Slotterbeck were at the rifle range where Slotterbeck was adjusting the front sight on a rifle when it discharged, striking him in the chest and killing him. Wundhammer carried on at Bullard Block, Los Angeles, until 1912 when his address was listed as 153 North Main St. I dont know if this was an actual move or if the city renamed its streets. "
i really want a sako rifle in .270. most of my rifles are in .270. for close action my 8x57 is my favorite. oh much would you a an older sako in .270 is?
The Deluxe can be around $2000. and the 579 about $1200. depending on condition. Hope you get a Deluxe in .270.
Very beautiful. I have a question a little off subject but is old vs new technology. What is your opinion on the 5R rifling? I read a study on military M24 being tested to 20000 rounds and still passing military minimum of accuracy? I'm considering rifles with and without the 5R rifling. The Sako 85 varmint walnut and blued in 308 is my favorite. The laminate is also nice but I don't care for stainless even though it is supposed to be better. I won't buy anything with a composite stock if I do I'll replace it. It doesn't make sense to buy a gun if you have to replace the stock. Sorry my thoughts were kind of all over the place but that is how it is when buying a do everything rifle from Target shooting to hunting deer to moose. Thanks
Hi Brian - I probably read the same stuff you do. If anyone knows - the military does - I'd buy 5R in a heartbeat - just waiting for the right rifle to come along.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes me to. Ruger and Remington both offer them but I still have not found the right one either. Thanks
Maybe you know about these rifles already but check out the remington 720. I just seen a video and wow what a rifle. Hard to get supposedly. I got another buck with my savage99. Using the 180 grains this time , there the only bullets left at my bulletstore in 308. 2 bucks 1 doe this season so far. I give meat away and keep some for the winter year. Help feed the people who cant get out and get wild meat.
That you give to those who need is as good as it gets. The 720 is around - nice rifle - so is the 722 and 721 - all preceded the 700 as you likely know. Great season with the 99!
Stupid me sold a Custom Deluxe Finnbear 300 Win. mag. Killed a lot of deer with that rifle. Then had a standard sako in 264 Win. Mag. It was a killer. Some guy kept offering me more money and I sold that gun also. Have not really liked any rifle since as much as I liked my Sakos.
Another great video, entertaining, educational, and including a rifle-or three-that leave me with my jaw on the floor. Beautiful rifles...again!! Thanks for sharing these amazing videos with us.👍🏼👍🏼😁 I can’t help but say that I just don’t like black rifle stocks. It might be better, 'technically'/ballistically, but it’s ugly. Just my opinion and, who am I? Thanks for showing what the modern Sako looks like. It looks like it needs to have its stock replaced! Whoa!
Hello my friend! Yes indeed, they knew how to make rifles! The plastic is more for other things I think, like garden tools and such - but even they are nicer with wood handles! Hope all is well with you! Cheers.
Out all the rifles you have witch one is your go to rilfe and caliber?
Good video 👍
These days my 1895 Winchester Reproduction in .270 - no scope but what a rifle!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Nice one 👍
Am a big fan of the .270 caliber
Great video. Thoroughly enjoy the content. What would be your preference between the Sako A111 and the Tikka M65? I'm on the fence about which one to choose.
Definitely the Sako! I have both but the Sako’s are the cream of the crop
The most accurate rifle I own is a Sako Vixen in .222 that will shoot quarter inch groups at 200 yards. Bought new in the 70’s and still think it is one of the most beautiful rifles made with its French walnut stock, rosewood fore end tip, diamond checkering, maple inlay in the rosewood grip and the deep blueing on a miniature Mauser action. Just don’t make them like that anymore. 🙁
Hello Marv - remarkable accuracy. Many people have written me that the Vixen is the best scaled down action ever - probably about right. Your Deluxe is a gem by any measure.
Iv just inherited my late dads Sako 3006 , I think it’s a fingard
Hi Jeffery - I'm sorry to hear about your dad; he's gone on ahead. The Sako he left you is superb.
We have gone down. Massive difference.
So true.
How much can I get a used 85 classic for I saw a prefect l57 forester for 1200 I think it was a 243 win I like long action more
Thats A good price
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I should have brought it I love that rifle
How much is that aperture with a target front sight?
Hi Brendon - Maybe $150 or so.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns oh thank you very much. Also have you ever used a stock maker for a custom gun or know of one? IDK if you remember we talked about that beautiful steyr mannlicher m95 stutzen and id love to make one myself
I think those are the M 74 Sako sporter and Deluxe
Thank You!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I really love these rifles for a long time I never knew what rifle I should get tell I looked into these ones
I've always been a cheapskate. They're nice rifles. Those old ones are great. I'm not seeing a lot of timber and steel rifles around. Maybe I need to spend a bit more.
Hi Red - For a little more you get a lot when it comes to guns. All the best to you.
sako is a firm favorite in new zealand....
Hello CRE - good to know - plenty of hunting and sportsman write me from the great NZ - if Sako is a favorite there - gotta be fine rifles. As I mention in the video - many find the old models better. All the best to you.
I just love Sakos but after the EU banned selling civilian weapons import to Russia the prices went through the roof. The only option is now the used market. Could you please make a video on how to pick a used Sako? Thank you!
I didn't know about the ban. I wonder why Russian hunters are of interest to the EU. Anyway, for sure - used Sako video coming. Thanks for the suggestion.
In the same head space now, wishing to own afew
Sale if interested please
Hi Walter - That's great! I'm holding for now - but thanks : )
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you have to warn folks about the salt stocks ....i got burned buying one ...to me those Finland guns are junk......
Hi Henry, Good point and I did mention in some videos. I always looked for the salt wood T Bolts and Safari - they were a great but for collectors and shooters; function was not affected for the ones I bought and the rust cleaned up easily; I sealed the wood and no issues after that. But you're right; some people didn't like them. Thanks again.
Too verbose.
I have heard of many complaints of sako 75s and 85s having extraction problems and jamming because the extracted case comes out and hits the scope and goes back getting jammed in the action. Is this something you've heard and if so are these models here any different? Not sure if the sako 75 and 85s are really different than their older different designations.
Hello - I think we made a video on the subject and the trick seems to be to pull the bolt back smartly and case will fly out to the right as it should. If you work the bolt slowly, the blade ejector may drop the case on top of the next round in the magazine or on the follower - depending if you have more than one round loaded. For people who like to collect their brass this is good. Others want the empty case flung out no matter what. I seemed to have no troubles but had to work that bolt smartly back. Hope this helps. Good shooting.