wookie316
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Just curious on peoples opinions here. Could make for an interesting thread.
I was a 75 guy myself until I picked up my first AV.
I was a 75 guy myself until I picked up my first AV.
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Poll: Are you more a fan of the Pre 75's (L61R/AIII/AV/691) or do you like the newer 75's 85's bette
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rman
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I much prefer the A series actions. I'm not sure if it was the few I had, but I found the 75's to be amazingly heavy. Well over 10 pounds in magnum calibres, plus they just didn't feel, or look, "right" to me. The 75's are still a very nice rifle, and I wish I could get DM's in my A series, but they (75's) are just not for me!
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rman
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Do tell! Can you provide more info? Who made them, and where can they be found? Looks like a quality part.
Thanks.
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Thanks.
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wookie316
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I cannot for the life of me find the
company name who used to make these. My local sports store found one in
his old stock while cleaning up. He said he had ordered it years ago
for a customer who never came back to pick it up. After inspecting it
over I figured it looked good enough to give it a try. It works just
like a Tikka magazine. I cycled 4 rounds through the rifle as quick as
I could without a problem. Here is the paper that came with the
magazine. If I ever hear more I'll let you know.
![[SakoCollectors.com] Poll: Are you more a fan of the Pre 75's (L61R/AIII/AV/691) or do you like the newer 75's 85's bette](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "[SakoCollectors.com] Poll: Are you more a fan of the Pre 75's (L61R/AIII/AV/691) or do you like the newer 75's 85's bette")
company name who used to make these. My local sports store found one in
his old stock while cleaning up. He said he had ordered it years ago
for a customer who never came back to pick it up. After inspecting it
over I figured it looked good enough to give it a try. It works just
like a Tikka magazine. I cycled 4 rounds through the rifle as quick as
I could without a problem. Here is the paper that came with the
magazine. If I ever hear more I'll let you know.
![[SakoCollectors.com] Poll: Are you more a fan of the Pre 75's (L61R/AIII/AV/691) or do you like the newer 75's 85's bette](https://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/jhowdle/_JAY5098.jpg "[SakoCollectors.com] Poll: Are you more a fan of the Pre 75's (L61R/AIII/AV/691) or do you like the newer 75's 85's bette")
sako-a-series
Well-Known Member
The A series IMO are the pinnacle of Sako rifles- no shortcuts in action construction coupled with the outstanding hunter style stock.
While the majority of my rifles are A series, both with the 'Hunter' style and transitional L series stocks, the few early L's I have are definitely my favourites. Fit and finish are exceptional with a craftsmans touch which is hard to find on anything new these days. I have not shouldered another factory rifle that fits me as well as my L579. I guess it's what you blokes in the US would call a "Pre-Garcia" from what I have read.
In saying all that I do own a stainless/synthetic 75 in .300 win. mag. and have no complaints. I call it my "sacrificial anode". It serves it's purpose and is a rifle that has withstood just a little neglect over the years with no detrimental effect to finish or servicability.
Enjoy em' I certainly do !
In saying all that I do own a stainless/synthetic 75 in .300 win. mag. and have no complaints. I call it my "sacrificial anode". It serves it's purpose and is a rifle that has withstood just a little neglect over the years with no detrimental effect to finish or servicability.
Enjoy em' I certainly do !
