Comments on: Sako A7 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:33 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ronald Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-18238 Ronald Charles Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:13:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-18238 Thanks Kel Thanks Kel

]]> By: Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-18237 Charles Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:10:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-18237 I have aSako A7 270 Win. dosent shoot good at all i may have to send it back. very discouraged with it, shot 4 or 5 different rounds and several scopes. heart broken I have aSako A7 270 Win. dosent shoot good at all i may have to send it back. very discouraged with it, shot 4 or 5 different rounds
and several scopes. heart broken

]]> By: ryan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17940 ryan Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17940 The 270 WSM Barrel Length is 24 3/8". The Sako A7 site advertises it correctly but Berretta has is wrong. I called Berretta and told them about it. They admitted the error but have not fixed it yet. HHmmm? A little bit of useless humerous info for the 270 WSM shooters. The 270 WSM Barrel Length is 24 3/8″. The Sako A7 site advertises it correctly but Berretta has is wrong. I called Berretta and told them about it. They admitted the error but have not fixed it yet. HHmmm? A little bit of useless humerous info for the 270 WSM shooters.

]]> By: Kel http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17822 Kel Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:18:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17822 Ron I own 3 Tikka T3s synthetic ss .270 7mm Rem Mag .300WM....all shoot 3 shot 1" or less or I wouldn't own them. I handload and you should expect to do that to get most out of any rifle you own. Remember what you really want is a first shot out of cold barrel right on the money.....the next 4 shots never happen. Don't be afraid to buy and sell the same rifle and calibre second hand a few times, costs more but you'll find a gem. Most clowns throw away great shooters because they just use factiory ammo. It's usual that the plinkers like .222 .223 .243 shoot best groups in any brand out there, that's not hard....proper game calibres usually need tuning. Nothing wrong with the A7, but the advantages are minimal for non dangerous game. Ron
I own 3 Tikka T3s synthetic ss .270 7mm Rem Mag .300WM….all shoot 3 shot 1″ or less or I wouldn’t own them. I handload and you should expect to do that to get most out of any rifle you own.

Remember what you really want is a first shot out of cold barrel right on the money…..the next 4 shots never happen.

Don’t be afraid to buy and sell the same rifle and calibre second hand a few times, costs more but you’ll find a gem. Most clowns throw away great shooters because they just use factiory ammo.

It’s usual that the plinkers like .222 .223 .243 shoot best groups in any brand out there, that’s not hard….proper game calibres usually need tuning.

Nothing wrong with the A7, but the advantages are minimal for non dangerous game.

]]> By: charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17588 charles Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:03:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-17588 I bought a TikkaT3 25-06 it would not shoot under a 3" group they are cheap and shoot cheap, Sako A-7 shoots 1/2" groups all day, Tikka is agood boat anchor. You get what you pay for. I bought a TikkaT3 25-06 it would not shoot under a 3″ group
they are cheap and shoot cheap, Sako A-7 shoots 1/2″ groups
all day, Tikka is agood boat anchor. You get what you pay for.

]]> By: Ronald Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-14803 Ronald Charles Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:56:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-14803 someone out there has a Tikka T3 & aSako A7 I am about to purchase one of the two rifles above. What would you suggest and why? someone out there has a Tikka T3 & aSako A7 I am about
to purchase one of the two rifles above.
What would you suggest and why?

]]> By: Michael G http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-14029 Michael G Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:02:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-14029 I Love my A7, except for the stock :-( Where can I get a wood stock for this model? I Love my A7, except for the stock :-(

Where can I get a wood stock for this model?

]]> By: Fire Starter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-13225 Fire Starter Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:12:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-13225 Do ya'll think the A7 is a good gun for begginers to long range shooting? Do ya’ll think the A7 is a good gun for begginers to long range shooting?

]]> By: Bill http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-11969 Bill Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:28:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-11969 "the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on" That is funny. Nice sarcasm otherwise you're in desperate need of adult supervision to unload a rifle. “the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on”
That is funny.

Nice sarcasm otherwise you’re in desperate need of adult supervision to unload a rifle.

]]> By: Hogan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-10752 Hogan Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:55:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-10752 Not so fast there my little mentally challenged buddy, one large reason to up grade to an A7 would be the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on Not so fast there my little mentally challenged buddy, one large reason to up grade to an A7 would be the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on

]]> By: Bill http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-10065 Bill Fri, 29 May 2009 06:27:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-10065 Unfortunately the Weaver base only option is rubbish compared to the standard Sako dovetail on 85s and T3s. World's most rigid mount is a Warne 8 screw dovetail. The world's worse mount is anything with a silly windage screw or Weaver flex metal rings. The only advantage over a T3 is the wider opening ejection port that looks like you can finger feed single cartridges easily if the need arises. Otherwise why bother. Unfortunately the Weaver base only option is rubbish compared to the standard Sako dovetail on 85s and T3s.

World’s most rigid mount is a Warne 8 screw dovetail.

The world’s worse mount is anything with a silly windage screw or Weaver flex metal rings.

The only advantage over a T3 is the wider opening ejection port that looks like you can finger feed single cartridges easily if the need arises.

Otherwise why bother.

]]> By: jim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-8896 jim Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:27:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-8896 I'm curious if anyone thinks it would be worth upgrading to an A7 from a Tikka T3 stainless (300wsm). Beretta was supposed to replace my barrel due to faulty metallurgy. However, they decided to send me a brand new T3 free of charge instead. I'm thinking of asking them for a stainless A7 and i'll pay the difference. I'm just leery to stay with the Tikka that has caused me more problems than any Browning I've ever owned. I’m curious if anyone thinks it would be worth upgrading to an A7 from a Tikka T3 stainless (300wsm). Beretta was supposed to replace my barrel due to faulty metallurgy. However, they decided to send me a brand new T3 free of charge instead. I’m thinking of asking them for a stainless A7 and i’ll pay the difference. I’m just leery to stay with the Tikka that has caused me more problems than any Browning I’ve ever owned.

]]> By: Dennis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-3470 Dennis Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:00:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-3470 Brought my new A7 (30-06) out to the range today. Ran both Federal Vital Shok 165 Barnes TSX and Hornday Accubond 150 through it. Although the wind was blowing around 30-35 mph, the accuracy was excellent at 100 yards. Had the federal shooting hole in hole and 5 shots within 1 inch and the hornady was almost as good. Very impressed. Brought my new A7 (30-06) out to the range today. Ran both Federal Vital Shok 165 Barnes TSX and Hornday Accubond 150 through it. Although the wind was blowing around 30-35 mph, the accuracy was excellent at 100 yards. Had the federal shooting hole in hole and 5 shots within 1 inch and the hornady was almost as good. Very impressed.

]]> By: BENI Trotter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-3229 BENI Trotter Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:21:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-3229 These guns are mint, you guys spend to much time talking about things that are not important. Get out there and shoot something other than paper.... I lover animals They are delishious These guns are mint, you guys spend to much time talking about things that are not important. Get out there and shoot something other than paper….
I lover animals
They are delishious

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2755 Steve Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:36:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2755 its fixed. its fixed.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2754 Steve Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:35:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2754 haha, sorry, you are right. I would have felt bad if I gave you a heart attack ;) haha, sorry, you are right. I would have felt bad if I gave you a heart attack ;)

]]> By: nickel stick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2751 nickel stick Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:09:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2751 1" gaurantee, NOT 1/2.....Ialmost needed CPR. 1″ gaurantee, NOT 1/2…..Ialmost needed CPR.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2625 Kevin Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:40:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2625 Sounds great like to see one soon. An Sam it does come in the 30-06 Sounds great like to see one soon.
An Sam it does come in the 30-06

]]> By: Stan Lee http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2479 Stan Lee Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:11:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/sako-a7/#comment-2479 Sounds like a great rifle, "All American" is used and it may very well be. But for one small issue of it NOT being chambered in the All American Caliber of 30-06. Any ideas why Sako saw fit to leave this caliber out of its lineup? Sounds like a great rifle, “All American” is used and it may very well be. But for one small issue of it NOT being chambered in the All American Caliber of 30-06. Any ideas why Sako saw fit to leave this caliber out of its lineup?

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