270, and it was VERY accurate, as real Sakos tend to be. The long Sako action was the L-61 or Finnbear, called that on Sako's own rifles. I think Sako actions used by Browning/FN may have had those rails milled off to use conventional 'scope mounts. Sako used rails on the action to mount 'scopes, like some CZ and Ruger products. 308 uses the action that Sako used on their Forester items, in. The short action was used for Sako Vixen rifles, made and sold under their own brand. I don't think the actual Sako factory ever used any salt-cured wood, and actual Sako products are not affected by that issue. It is NOT a Sako they just used Sako actions for the shorter cartridges. Keep in mind that this rifle is a Browning, if marked as such.
223.Īlas, I don't know where to learn when the bad wood was used. I'm guessing that you know the limits of a. Probably an ideal coyote gun, useable in some states on deer, but use the right bullets for that.
If this rifle hasn't been affected, it should be a delight to own. You'll need to get that info or pull the barrelled action and check for rust before buying. I would never buy a Browning rifle without ascertaining when it was made and the dates that the affected wood was used. THIS IS A BROWNING, NOT A REAL SAKO! It just uses a Sako action or barrrelled action. Their longer action then was the FN Mauser. I don't know if this rifle was assembled in Finland or they just bought the actions there. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.īe sure of your target and what is beyond it.Ĭompetition open to all.My lgs just got a mint sako gun.i rechecked the little indentation on the sako barrel on the right side, where the caliber is stamped and it is defianately a 223 caliber.gun has l1461y4 ,made in finland on one side,and browning arms company on the other side.the metal on gun overall is mint,just a little high edge wear.the barrel is semi heavy,not a bull barrel,but not a light barrel either the barrel is recessed also.the wood has a few tiny dents,and nicks,but the wood is so nice in color and grain,the small imperfections dont really deter from the beatifull tiger or striped wood.guys,which action is the best on these.i have zero knowledge on sako except how good they are,this action is like butter.would this be a vixen,?or riihamakiwhen i research sako,i see diffreent names for guns,like vixen,and different numbers for actions i presume.i would love to buy it and shoot it,but would love to know more of what the gun actually is.also,with this gun in mint shape,what is approximate value in todays world.i love that it shoots a 223,the barrel is semi heavy and the wood is just out of this world.thanks for any and all advice guysīe aware that Browning/FN used some salt-cured wood that leaves the underside of the metal parts a mess. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Gunnit Match rules, awards, and historical data. It contains:Ī list of commonly asked questions that may have been already asked and answered. No URL shorteners (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc).
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