Thread: Sako why no 223 ???

Weatherby Vanguard = Howa = Sako A1 Copy

Sako A7 = Tikka Deluxe = Beretta Owned = Not a real Sako

Same thing....

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Weatherby Vanguard = Howa = Sako A1 Copy

Sako A7 = Tikka Deluxe = Beretta Owned = Not a real Sako

Same thing....

What's your point ? This wasn't about brand pissing contests, I like my "beretta" a7 as it fits me hence why I was asking about the lack of a 223

Originally Posted by dannyb

What's your point ? This wasn't about brand pissing contests, I like my "beretta" a7 as it fits me hence why I was asking about the lack of a 223

Danny, the smallest action A7 is the medium length and has a bolt face to suit the 308 based cartidges, hence 22-250 and up fit it. They probably don't make a 223 on the A7 because they have their bases covered with the Tikka in the mid range price bracket and Sako 85 XS action for the higher price bracket.
As Ryan mentioned you can't rebarrel a 22-250 to 223 as the 223 has a smaller diameter base of the case. You can't put metal back on to a bolt face to make it smaller to suit that case.

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Weatherby Vanguard = Howa = Sako A1 Copy

Sako A7 = Tikka Deluxe = Beretta Owned = Not a real Sako

Same thing....

Sure its a real Sako, it's not a Sako85 model, but its a Sako branded rifle, built by Sako, in the Sako factory.
A7 = Sako value line, not Tikka premium line.

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Sure its a real Sako, it's not a Sako85 model, but its a Sako branded rifle, built by Sako, in the Sako factory.
A7 = Sako value line, not Tikka premium line.

Just my opinion @ChrisW but an A7 is a tarted up Tikka.

Sako 85 = Beretta 'Sako' with cheaper materials to save a buck

Sako 75 = Real Sako

@Creep look here https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...89974441fae28d

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Just my opinion @ChrisW but an A7 is a tarted up Tikka.

Sako 85 = Beretta 'Sako' with cheaper materials to save a buck

Sako 75 = Real Sako

@Creep look here https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...89974441fae28d

What am i looking at?

Originally Posted by Creep

What am i looking at?

A very nice rifle I'd say

Originally Posted by dannyb

A very nice rifle I'd say

Indeed , i was always thrown off by a wooden stock but they are pretty lusty.

Love my wood...

What's this all about then ? With the amount you've spent buying and selling guns you could afford a sako 85 in 223.

My opinion is that the 85 action is better than the old vixens. 3 lug = shorter bolt throw and lower scope mounting. No bolt guide rail so smoother action. Dropout box mag so no stretchy adjusty on the mag spring that is very twitchy to get balance for feed to work for all rounds. Easier trigger adjustment. 20-30 years newer so not worn out. Can't comment on the feed from 223 85 but the vixen isn't perfect itself. In my opinion the old 222 and other vixens are lovely collectors items but technology has moved on for the better.

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Weatherby Vanguard = Howa = Sako A1 Copy

Sako A7 = Tikka Deluxe = Beretta Owned = Not a real Sako

Same thing....

Aahhh correction there fella Weatherby / Howa is a Sako L571 (A2 copy) not A1
Sako A7 shares a few Sako 75 features as well as Tikka.