I recently purchased a Sako Forrester from a fellow that said that he bought it new. I am new to the Sako firearms but have been doing some research on them The one that I have, has a very nice piece of wood on it, but it is close to blond and has no checkering. I can't seem to find one that isn't darker and has no checkering. He told me today that the stock was never changed. Just something to ponder. Any ideas?
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Sako Forrester stock info
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You were misinformed.
paulsonconstruction
Sako-addicted
Some of the very early L46 stocks had checkering on the grip area only, but ALL of the L579's, or as you call them "Foresters", left the factory checkered in both the grip & forearm. Like Stonecreek said, "you have been misinformed". Post a picture of it & we can tell you for certain what you just bought.
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paulsonconstruction
Sako-addicted
The lighter stock is not a factory stock. The darker stock is a factory varmint stock with the "beavertail" forearm. The standard sporter stock would be identical except the forearm would be slimmer with a straight taper to the tip. Either the fellow has "misremembered", doesn't have a clue what he just sold, or has deceived you. I would demand my money back as, regardless, it was misrepresented by the seller. Good Luck! Remember, Caveat Emptor!
Well, it's got a, like new, Redfield 3x9, Sako rings and I only paid $700.00 for it. Don't think I got taken too bad.
