Author Topic: Sako 75 Hunter w/ woodstock vs A-Bolt SS (Read 538 times)

Back40 · « **on:** January 26, 2004, 02:37:59 PM »

I'm a southpaw and torn between an Abolt stainless stalker and Sako 75 Hunter(only maple available for us lefties). I want a quality all weather gun. Will the Sako's maple stock handle wet weather w/o warping? Is it glass bedded? I know the Abolt SS can handle the weather but know it can not compare to the Sako in quality. Thanks for your feedback!

Redwood · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2004, 02:55:34 PM »

Speaking for the Sako - EXCELLENT weapon. Accoring to Sako - the wood is treated to resist warpage. Barrel is free floated but not glass bedded as I recall. 1" groups are required of ALL Sako refiles before they ship. Even though I sell them, I love them & shoot them. Simply, one of the best.

longwinters · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2004, 11:44:27 AM »

I have 2 Sako rifles, both in wood. One of my son's shoots one as does one of my best buddies. If I bought another rifle it would be Sako or Weatherby. To me it is worth the price for a very good rifle. Never had any problems with weather etc....they just plain shoot.

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hkg3k · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2004, 12:19:25 AM »

Very tough call. As much as I like Sakos, I believe I would go with the synthetic ABolt and not feel I've left anything on the table. I think your final decision should ride on how each of them fit and feel.