Sako AIII Classic

[bigcountry4me]

So my new to me Classic arrived yesterday afternoon, amazingly packaged extremely well. The rifle is an 06 and in better than described condition, not a mark anywhere. I’m not sure if rings have ever been installed. I really like the fact it has a factory front sight.

 

[deersako]

Wow !
There’s plenty to like about that rifle !
Well done.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Thanks much @deersako, very pleased and it was a great bargain as well. I gave my son a nice one a couple years back and told myself if I crossed paths with another I’d grab it. It’s very comfortable and lighter than one might think.

 

[gunner620]

Great looking wood on that one. Which has the better wood, yours or sons ? If his is better then your family has two great looking rifles.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Thanks @gunner620, honestly I’d give his rifle an edge because it’s vividly figured on both sides from end to end. Mine might be more dramatic in the butt. The old thread from below shows his, so you be the judge. Thanks again.

College Grad Gift Sako

Picked this up very recently. Thought I’d share some photos after clean up and scope mounting. Part of his June grad gift along with a fall elk hunt in Hell’s Canyon. He’s earned it.

sakocollectors.com

 

[Spaher]

Looks like an Exhibition Grade stock and in a Classic makes it extra special in my book.
Great find!

 

[Bucktote]

So my new to me Classic arrived yesterday afternoon, amazingly packaged extremely well. The rifle is an 06 and in better than described condition, not a mark anywhere. I’m not sure if rings have ever been installed. I really like the fact it has a factory front sight.

Great find,
Great rifle & wood figure, all for a great family.
Wishing you all the best, but you already have it!
Merry Christmas to all ! B/T

 

[bigcountry4me]

Merry Christmas to all !

Appreciate you sir.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Looks like an Exhibition Grade stock and in a Classic makes it extra special in my book.
Great find!

I really enjoyed seeing yours as well.

 

[icebear]

Absolutely stunning! Some of the very best wood I've ever seen on a Sako. The Classic is, in my book, the very best regular production Sako. Carry it with pride, and take it out and shoot something!

 

[paulsonconstruction]

Some people have all the luck with getting nice wood!! Congrats!!!

 

[bigcountry4me]

Absolutely stunning!

Thanks icebear, yours is amazing too, and the caliber is really special. I sent one of the photos to my wife, she simply said very nice, but you need a new chair…..

Some people have all the luck with getting nice wood!!

Luck is definitely the right word here, found this one by accident, but bought it on the spot. Thanks…

 

[kevinlg]

Definitely "Squiggly" worthy!!

 

[bigcountry4me]

Definitely "Squiggly" worthy!!

Thanks sir, I’ve seen your squiggly too, pretty damn impressive.

 

[ERP]

Super nice....
Amazing how nature can make such beautiful art and functional too.