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Hi Guys
Need you views on this machine. Will it be a good buy.
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Sako A7 Stainless Synthetic Rifle with Burris Scope - Centrefire Rifles - Firearms - Hunting
If I go on to get the Sako than am willing to let go my current 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. It comes with a BSA 4-12 x 40 scope but not the Bipod.
Price looking for $700
See pic:
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If you like it then you can't really go wrong
Why do you have your bi-pod like that on the 6.5?
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Originally Posted by Toby
The Bipod is mounted the other way round. ie folds backwards lol
I take it you dont pre-load the bipod to any extent then?Quote:
Originally Posted by initiaz
pre-load meaning ??Quote:
Originally Posted by lost
Take off the stock of the A7 and have a look,
The early ones had no reinforcing around the front swivel area.
There have been stock failures using a bipod because of that.
Stay away from it if its the earlier model and ask for the newer stock design.
7mm-08 or .270, the deer won't know the difference.
Both have lots of factory ammo types and makes available.
.270 will have like 0.5 lbs more felt recoil.
Its not a Tikka T3 in 7mm08, so its all good. :D
Meaning you are pressing the rifle forward into the bipod.Quote:
Originally Posted by initiaz
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Originally Posted by dogmatix
Thanks for that info. I will surely check that details. Am going in this afternoon to check.
Did you have a look at the link that I posted above. Thats is the one am planning to buy.
cheers
With your bipod, they are designed to have the legs facing forwards. This is because when the rifle recoils the legs will flex forwards while the rifle recoils backwards. By having the bipod backwards the legs cannot flex so you risk damaging them.
A friend has an A7 in 308. It is a very accurate rifle, I have seen him shoot deer at 700 yds with it.
oh thanks.. just learnt something new.. honestly i didnt knw that n also didnt bother much..Quote:
Originally Posted by stug
will change it to the right way first thing this afternoon when i get home..
cheers..
Initiaz, have a read here
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...-sako-a7-1973/
Unless the sako specifically feels better when you handle it, there are some other combo deals that maybe better value for money.
The savage international trophy hunter + scope combo is $1000
Dead eye dicks is running a Tikka + scope special for $1500
Use the extra money and buy a GPS and PLB :D
Hi mateQuote:
Originally Posted by ebf
Is Dead eye Dick a local gun shop.
Looks like I need to collect hell lot of info before I buy..
They are out in Levin, Kapiti side.
Go and hold, shoulder, play with as many rifles as you can before deciding.
Once you decide which one you like, shop around and check online as well. Fun times :D
I don't see much point in the extra money for the Tikka.. Put the money you save into a Boyds stock or new scope or better rings etc
one bonus of the a7 over the Tikka is the ability to top load the mag.
I still wouldn't call it a Sako tho even if it is stamped on it.
If you can afford a 85 or a secondhand 75 in good condition I would recommend that over the A7.
Cost fit and feel are wanked on about a lot on here and I agree that if the difference is a few hundred bucks go with the one that shoulders best. BUT! it is not often or shouldn't be that you are taking a shot unsupported shotgun style.
even in the bush you should be able to lean on a tree unless your a "spook and shoot" hunter.
you have a bipod so I assume you intend to shoot medium ranges at least.
bipod means prone shooting generally and the one that shoulders best probably won't be the one that has the best cheek weld when shooting prone.
Its the little features that are usually the difference in price.
Tikkas are really good value and almost always shoot well but things like plastic 3 shot mags hollow sounding stocks, no decent recoil pad, in ability to top load mag, full long action for short action calibers etc etc shows why they cost less than a "real" Sako or other pricey brand.
No I don't think a 85 is worth twice the price of a t3 but yet i bought one.
I guess what I am trying to say is to look at the whole rifles features not just how it fits and what adds say.
handle as many as you can, owners will tell about the strong points of their chosen rifle and experienced honest ones will tell you of any downfalls as well.
Should also have a look at the browning x bolts .
Excellent point VC. I'd make a little function test list and go through that on each rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Bolt removal
Safety catch operation (3 position or anything else weird or not to your taste)
Loading magazine
Removing magazine
Any strange "sticky out" bits if it is on a sling
Thanks guys
I am look stupid after you read this:
I purchased the Sako A7 cambered in 7mm Mag instead of 08 or 270.. Barrel length 24 7/8 "
I like the feel of it, its light and ammo is reasonably priced.
Will be heading to range this afternoon to sight in and see how it shoots the MOA group.
Will post the details here this evening..
haha, congrats on the new rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by initiaz
7mm Rem Mag ? That's going to have a bit more kick than your 6.5 :o Good all-round calibre, once you start reloading you can load "low power" rounds similar to 7mm08 for it.
Hmmm that may be the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
I used 140gr in my 6.5x55 and the bullets for A7 is also 140gr though the case is bigger in size..
Will see how much recoil it has and if its kinda bad might go for a muzzle break soon..
A suppressor may be better if you aren't doing long range shooting where you have time to put on hearing protection.
Try it first, wear ear protection you might think its just a push :)
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Too eager to get to range.. time seems slow today..
Will post pics n groupings later in the evening..
Nice.
Def get a better recoil pad then! :D
You'll want to get in to handloading to get the best out of the 7mm Rem Mag, as that 140gn factory ammo is pretty average.
That's a good buy mate. Keep us posted!
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Anyone seen the new A7 stocks?
SAKO A7 Roughtech
Just saw them on fb. I like the look of them, better then the old ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by dogmatix
Do you think the chassis in the butt help with accuracy?
i think it does lookin at da group i got at 100yrdsQuote:
Originally Posted by Toby
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. Seriously spend time with any firearm before purchasing it and do consider 2nd hand as there are always deals to be had. As for the 7-08 v .270 ... if you want the additional distance for something like thar in the alps then go the .270 but they are a cannon. Both will kill deer no worries. Keep safe in the hills.
If you have not considered a LimbSaver recoil pad it would be a good investment. The Precision Fit model # 10011 fits the A7 - precisely !!Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
It is the same LS recoil pad that a lot of people put on the Tikka T3.
Enjoy the new rifle and be safe out there.
Interesting comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunzrrr
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.
Im not going to bite... No Fuck it I am not going to bite!
be carefull of the recoil in them 7mmRM if you are lightly built :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DczHJmj0zrI
Looked like a classic stock under arm instead of on shoulder and eye to close to scope.
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Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Does Tikka A7 work for you?
If we really want to be picky, we could say the Sako 75 and 85 aren't 'real Sakos' either!
Ie since Beretta Americanised the company.
Interesting to see that Nokia (pre cell phone days and today's downward death spiral) used to own Sako, when Nokia was expanding out of forestry as their core business.
