I'm new to the forum, so I hope I'm asking there questions in the right place. I just bought a pre-72 Finnebear 30-06 through Gunbrokers. I'd like to get a sling and peep sight before the rifle arrives. Problem is I don't know the width of the sling swivel and I'm not sure what peep sight will work with the Finnbear. I want to buy the military sling from Cabela's and a Williams peep, but I'm looking for specs and suggestions. Thanks in advance for advice.
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Pre-72 L61R 30-06
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misako50
Sako-addicted
There were two sizes of swivels on the Finnbear and the Foresters but I know that a military sling will work with either size. About 1" plus inside for the small and about 1.25 inside for the large. Peep site can be a Sako but I know nothing about the aftermarket sights. Best, Misako
nimrodrx
Active Member
I have a Sako peep that came on my '06 Finnbear. It is as new. I just don't see myself using it.
Shoot me an email if you're interested. [email protected]
Shoot me an email if you're interested. [email protected]
misako50
Sako-addicted
Uhh! try Nimrodrx. I think he has one.-Mike
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I have sent the email to nimrodrx.
Thanks very much to everyone who helped me.
I hope to collect a few other shootable Sako's over the year. I'll likley look for a smaller caliber, like a 243 next. Are the auctions sites like GunBrokers, GunsAmerica, and GunsInternational genreally the best places to look?
Thanks very much to everyone who helped me.
I hope to collect a few other shootable Sako's over the year. I'll likley look for a smaller caliber, like a 243 next. Are the auctions sites like GunBrokers, GunsAmerica, and GunsInternational genreally the best places to look?
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I occasionally buy a Sako off of an auction site, but for the most part the guns are priced substantially above market. I really don't understand this, just as I don't understand someone starting a gun at zero and placing an unknown reserve price on it. If someone wants to sell a gun, they should simply start it at the minimum price they are willing to take and go from there. That way the potential buyers know they aren't wasting their time on a gun that has a reserve far above what they are willing to give.usmc2533 said:
But I digress: You have to watch for Sakos anywhere and everywhere -- local newspaper classifieds, local "for sale" websites, web gun auctions, and sometimes (but rarely) gun shows. By far the finest rifles at the best prices for me have come from individuals I've come across. They may have checked with a dealer or a pawn shop and received a low-ball offer. As an end user, you can offer them a fair price that is advantageous to both of you.
