A little late to the thread, but better late than never. I’ve been extremely lucky. Owning and hunting with Sako rifles for well over 30 years...
Yes, the dovetail dimensions from vintage Sako rifles to modern Sako rifles are the same. So any available 30MM ringmount or base and ring set...
Contact Brownells. They list a couple of rear sight options. I believe they stock the correct rear assembly. The hood is an item they show...
Another consideration for keeping the magazine is - The A7 has pretty much been, or is in the process of being phased out. You can still...
Must have been some sort of misunderstanding, I also have vintage ringmounts on an 85 as well.
Agree with furdown. Good luck finding extra lows, I tried as well at one point and simply gave up. I have low Optilock (no bases) ringmounts on...
I would have loved to have seen the photos myself. If factory somehow, most definitely a rarity, if not one of a kind. An AV deluxe in the...
My understanding is/was 6.5 x 284 was a wildcat cartridge - once referred to as the 6.5x284 Winchester (not to be confused with the .284...
The 6.5x284 Norma became commercially available in 1999-2000 - or thereabouts. I do not believe Sako has ever chambered it in a factory...
The differences are far more than cosmetic. The 85 is a completely different design including the action, bedding, bolt, box magazine, and so...
Coincidentally, sadly and unfortunately, George Shultz passed today at age 100.
“Never argue with a idiot, they will drag you down and beat you with experience “ -Mark Twain -and- “You can’t fix stupid” -Ron White. (tater salad)
Don’t be too disgusted, use it as a live and learn moment. In the 60’s and even into the 70’s the angled fore tip was fashionable. Weatherby...
I doubt many, in any, would disagree - a set of original Sako ringmounts to keep the period originality would be recommended. Height would...
I encourage you - if possible to please take some additional photos from several angles including the full length. The group I’m quite sure would...
Oh b.s. on the get well, glad to know you’re recovering. Keep it up on whatever is ailing you. And yes, that rifle has classic written all over...
Saw these three today in a little gun shop on the Oregon coast. All are on consignment and are over priced in my opinion but all three are mint...
The “oil” was/is sprayed on rather than hand rubbed. The method is for production purposes and does the job - but is not as durable nor does it...
So can the crack by slightly pried opened? Or, is it still glued shut? Tough to evaluate from one photo. If the crack can be carefully pried,...
As paulson has stated, cracks can typically be addressed unless catastrophic results might result. Your rifle is a nice older example . The...
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