Need some help with a Sako

[OOBuckshot]

Hi fellows. I am in a  "situation." My nephew came to me for advice about buying a rifle that would last him a life time and have a little style. He wanted a .25cal. I suggested he buy a Sako in a 25-06. So far so good. He was getting married in a few months and this was going to be his last gun for a long while. He bought it through Cabalas and they had to get it from the factory. When it came, there was a huge let down.  I have seen better wood in BBguns. For a $1200.00 gun, the grain was disgraceful. He has a birthday in a couple of months and I want to get a new stock for his Sako. Some one posted the web site address for Sako and I posted a message there about buying a factory stock with a little grain. However, they are closed for summer vacation. I don't know when I will hear from them. My question is do any of you fellows know any company that makes an after market drop in stock for Sakos? Thanks for any help. OOBuckshot

[longwinters]

Can't he go back to Cabelas and return the rifle?  No doubt there are some Sako rifles that have nicer looking wood than others . . . although a lot depends on what appeals to you. Mine is also somewhat plain, having only a few knots in it for figuring.  But my buddies, who's serial # is only 3 away from mine has darker wood and quite a bit of grain showing in the stock.   I would return it to Cabelas and then look for a nicer one before putting a bunch more $$$ into it.  

long

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Also might want to reconsider the .25-06 if it only has a 22 inch barrel like the Tikka T3's do----I passed on the .25 and got the .243.

A .25-06 really needs at least 24 inches of barrel to work its magic.

Not sure what Sako is doing with their barrels---but something to look into when you get your money back.