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 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.

Maybe go up in status and get a Sako 85 in 223 bro. If the 223 is something you will continue to use then get a sweet one.

Tarted up Tikka, or dressed down Sako - take your pick I guess.
The A7 action shares more in common with the Sako85 than the Tikka though, being a 3-lug bolt design and open topped receiver. Plus it says Sako on the side of it .

I must disagree re the cheaper materials on the 85..the walnut used it still walnut, the mags, trigger guard etc are all still steel. The carbon is carbon etc.
I get that some people prefer the 75 and that's cool, they are all great rifles imo.

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Tarted up Tikka, or dressed down Sako - take your pick I guess.
The A7 action shares more in common with the Sako85 than the Tikka though, being a 3-lug bolt design and open topped receiver. Plus it says Sako on the side of it .

I must disagree re the cheaper materials on the 85..the walnut used it still walnut, the mags, trigger guard etc are all still steel. The carbon is carbon etc.
I get that some people prefer the 75 and that's cool, they are all great rifles imo.

Good review here: Sako A7 Review | Big Game Hunt

They all go bang and animals fall over at the other end eventually

I’d skip the sako 85 .223. Had 2 myself both had the ejection issues. If you did want a sako look out for the older models 75 AI L461 etc


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Originally Posted by Dreamer

I’d skip the sako 85 .223. Had 2 myself both had the ejection issues. If you did want a sako look out for the older models 75 AI L461 etc


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Probably the best bit of advice.
Very few manufacturers nowadays make a short action specifically for .222 / .223., What you tend to find is a medium action eg 308 / 243 which also chambers for .223 with a corresponding medium length bolt and magazine. (economies of scale)
I recently found a mint Sako .222 on TM which was the very old 1960's model L461. Wasn't cheap but imo old Sako quality is unbeatable and can easily be rechambered to .223 if thats the cal.you're looking for.
Just a thought

Probably gonna persist with the weatherby and re stock it at this stage

Originally Posted by dannyb

Probably gonna persist with the weatherby and re stock it at this stage

I have a mountain stock from a Howa. It is black textured wood (Laminate) for the Howas. I think it is priced around the $250 from memory but would have to check (Doubt it would be more but it is possibly less) . You can get walnut ones if you know someone stateside to send it to you (Richards Microfit or Boyds) but Boyds wont ship if it is over $100 and Richards will not export full stop. A lot of people will glass or pillar bed these but for a 223 and the minimal recoil, it is not usually needed. Or if you want a project, you can always make your own.....

It would certainly be worth trying. These are a very good rifle, and I dont think the extra $$ you will spend swapping it for a Tikka will be worth it. (If looking at choosing between the two then it is a closer comparison)