New Sako carbine

sgtgeorge · April 28, 2020, 03:16 PM

I picked up my first Sako today (Bottom Rifle). It is a Finnbear chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. Got it on consignment for $700.00. From what I've read, it is a 1970's edition with a mint bore. Bolt face is clean as well, doesn't look like it was shot much at all. How'd I do? The other rifle (top) is my old stand by, a Harrington and Richardson Ultra bolt rifle in 30-06.

Scorch · April 29, 2020, 06:36 PM

Nice! Sakos are famous for the softest shooting 7mm Rem Mag ever!

bamaranger · May 1, 2020, 12:09 AM

I am partial to mannlicher style carbines myself. Congrats on your new carbine. I'dunno about soft shooting, but from a 18-20" tube, that 7mm Mag will be loud and a fireball......enjoy!

sgtgeorge · May 1, 2020, 09:55 PM

Believe you me, I am.

Jack O'Conner · May 9, 2020, 07:57 AM

Nice looking rifle you have there. SAKO is famous for their quality built rifles.

If you're hunting deer within forests or foothills, I suggest using a modern loading manual and reload this cartridge down to energy levels of the 7mm-08. Far less muzzle blast and related recoil.

Jack

bamaranger · May 12, 2020, 10:04 AM

Yeah, I thought that too. I'd be surprised if that short 7Mag gets anywhere near published velocities, so might as well throttle it back.

It's still a good looking carbine though.

dgludwig · May 12, 2020, 01:38 PM

I like Sakos and the carbine configuration is my favorite.

Brit · May 12, 2020, 02:06 PM

I wonder what happened to the one Sadam Husain owned, he used to shoot it one-handed into the air. From his balcony.

dgludwig · May 12, 2020, 03:22 PM

I've always thought that Trump would get some more respect from the media if he did the same thing on the porch of the White House. Too, a crewcut and a rolled-up sleeve displaying a "MOM" tattoo on his bicep would better help define his public image.

April 28, 2020, 03:16 PM	#1
sgtgeorge Junior Member Join Date: April 21, 2020 Posts: 8	New Sako carbine I picked up my first Sako today (Bottom Rifle). It is a Finnbear chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. Got it on consignment for $700.00. From what I've read, it is a 1970's edition with a mint bore. Bolt face is clean as well, doesn't look like it was shot much at all. How'd I do? The other rifle (top) is my old stand by, a Harrington and Richardson Ultra bolt rifle in 30-06.

April 29, 2020, 06:36 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Nice! Sakos are famous for the softest shooting 7mm Rem Mag ever! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

May 1, 2020, 12:09 AM	#3
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	7MM mag I am partial to mannlicher style carbines myself. Congrats on your new carbine. I'dunno about soft shooting, but from a 18-20" tube, that 7mm Mag will be loud and a fireball......enjoy!

May 9, 2020, 07:57 AM	#5
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Nice looking rifle you have there. SAKO is famous for their quality built rifles. If you're hunting deer within forests or foothills, I suggest using a modern loading manual and reload this cartridge down to energy levels of the 7mm-08. Far less muzzle blast and related recoil. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

May 12, 2020, 10:04 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	+1 Yeah, I thought that too. I'd be surprised if that short 7Mag gets anywhere near published velocities, so might as well throttle it back. It's still a good looking carbine though.

May 1, 2020, 09:55 PM	#4
sgtgeorge Junior Member Join Date: April 21, 2020 Posts: 8	Believe you me, I am.

May 12, 2020, 01:38 PM	#7
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I like Sakos and the carbine configuration is my favorite. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

May 12, 2020, 02:06 PM	#8
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	I wonder what happened to the one Sadam Husain owned, he used to shoot it one-handed into the air. From his balcony.

May 12, 2020, 03:22 PM	#9
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I've always thought that Trump would get some more respect from the media if he did the same thing on the porch of the White House. Too, a crewcut and a rolled-up sleeve displaying a "MOM" tattoo on his bicep would better help define his public image. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member