I like the action better on the Obama played Golf while people died of the swine flu in the US. I had both do not see a difference whatsoever in quality. I'm trying to determine whether, if I'm going to spend the money, whether I'd be better off with an AV or 75, or even an Accuracy is obviously more important. I think that is a bit high, but can't get a good feel for what's an appropriate price range for that particular model. I'm not looking for a collectible, but rather a quality functional hunting rifle. I have read that the pre-Garcia models are more desired by collectors. Sako old modelsīorder City On the Poor side. I wished the receivers were drilled and tapped for bases. The only negative if any that I have to say about the Sakos is that I don't like their scope mounting system. The trigger is great right out of the box and with a 5-shot, 1MOA guarantee, it will deliver. It feeds so smooth that I have to verify that it caught the round and chambered it. Also, folks tend to look for pre-Garcia models which command a premium. Any thoughts on which version is better, and if so, why? Joined: Sep Joined: Dec However, most say that the older AVs had an edge in workmanship and are higher regarded. There are a couple of guns that are missing from my safe, and something in a Sako is one of them. Joined: Jan For you Sakos aficianados, how does the earlier AV model compare to the 75 and 85 models? If it's the magazine, accuracy, and smooth action it's the Sako Print Thread. So the question really is what is the most important variables for you. Accuracy - Sako 85 is easier to make and keep accurate Magazine - Sako 85 kicks butt, the M70 is a no go Safety safeness - M70 takes it big time - the slide forward on the Sako 85 is the rifles only weakness Bolt "smoothness" - Sako creams the M70 Controll feed wise - The M70 has a edge here, but the sako is darn close to it, the only difference is the claw vs. Either are an excellent choice, and both have pro's and con's. I have both a Custom shop Model 70, and two Sako 85's. Barnum Who is John Galt? Originally Posted by RAS. Anyways, M70s have a cult following due to history, class factor, ect I am one of those. Sakos have a rep for great accuarcy, although my only one was disappointing. Only Sako I have keeps all shots under six tenths of an inch at a hundred yards with its favorite factory load. Yep, if it has to be a choice between those two, then the Sako is the way to go. Trigger-guard made from a solid billet of steel.Įach rifle is then checked with a go-no-go headspace gauge to ensure integrity has not been compromised".
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We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it. For the same money, buy yourself a standard grade pre Winchester Model 70 that's in great mechanical condition and have a rifle that twice as good as either of those. Joined: Nov Joined: Jun Northern Florida. This will save you thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, chasing the next best, latest, fastest, coolest thing, equipment and cartridge Thread. If you really wanna splurge/go all out, drop one in a McMillan Edge, and have it threaded for a muzzle brake like the one shown in the picture above. Not much of a difference, and obviously both rifles shoot WELL under. Here is a group of groups from one of my Tikka. On the practical side, (for a hunting rifle) you are not going to gain anything by spending the extra $$ for a Sako instead of buying a Tikka T3.īoth offer sub MOA accuracy guarantees.