Thread: Sako A7 - chambered in 7mm08 or 270

Originally Posted by Gunzrrr

I concur with another post - don't be fooled into thinking a Sako A7 is a "real" Sako ... you are simply paying for the name on a cheap mass produced firearm.

Interesting comment.

If you have some spare time . . . . pull up the Owners Manual for the Sako A7 and 85 and take a look at how many spare parts are identical.

Example
- Spare parts for trigger - Art No. S584S210
- Firing Pin - Art No. S5AR0155 - S/S short

Also - recoil pad, bolt release etc.

These may not be the key features that differentiate the A7 from a real Sako but it does make for some interesting reading.

Also note that the A7 and T3 barrels have the same part number - then take a look at the 85 barrels - not identical but gives pause to thought.