Sako Vixen vs Mod. 75
Hi Sako experts,
I have an old Sako rifle in Cal. 222 it's the deluxe model, and I think it dates back to about 1975. I bought the rifle used in the 1980's. The action kind of looks like a mauser, but it really is not. I see now they have a new 75 action. When did they discontinue the old type of action like mine? What do experts think of the old action? Is it considered desireable? The gun is very accurate if you keep it clean, and use high quality ammo. I don't think I will ever sell it.
I have an old Sako rifle in Cal. 222 it's the deluxe model, and I think it dates back to about 1975. I bought the rifle used in the 1980's. The action kind of looks like a mauser, but it really is not. I see now they have a new 75 action. When did they discontinue the old type of action like mine? What do experts think of the old action? Is it considered desireable? The gun is very accurate if you keep it clean, and use high quality ammo. I don't think I will ever sell it.
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the L461 action was indeed a work of art-like you say a miniture mauser so to speak. the fact that browning used the action for their safari rifles in the late 60s early 70s says something. H&R also used this action for their Ultra Wildcat says some too. Colt also got into the act briefly. All these actions were offered without the sako dovetails and were referred to as "roundtops". the L461 was replaced with the "AI" series-a cheapened version in my mind shortly after the Garcia Corp took over imports from Firearms Intl . that action had more cast parts and stamped checkering and inferior polishing and attention to detail but still a goodaction. I dont like the 75 so I would talk about it. 0 -
cody45 makes a point that I have been wondering in general:
Did the quality of Sako firearms suffer in general after the takevoer/merger with the Garcia group? Appears to be a disputable question.
cody45...I'd be interested in why you do not like the Sako 75 Hunter.0
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