Thread: Sako why no 223 ???

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.