douglastwo
Sako-addicted
Here are some pictures of a Deluxe Sako on the L579 action and a Browning Safari built on the same size Sako action. The Browning is a caliber 284 Winchester made in 1967. The Sako is a 308 made about 4 years before the Browning. There are several interesting differences when comparing the rifles. For instance, even though Browning offered the 284 in its product lineup, Sako did not produce a 284 for it's own product line for this vintage of Sako. The Sako barrel is 23" long and this one is 6 groove. The Browning barrel is a 4 groove 22 5/8" long and stamped Made in Finland. It's worth noting here that all Medallion and Olympian grade Browning/Sakos have barrels stamped Made in Belgium. Only the Safari grade Browning/Sakos are stamped Made in Finland on the barrel. Both rifles weigh 6 lb 8oz.