Comments on: SAKO launches new A7 Hunting Rifle with Bells and Whistles Web Site http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/ Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:57:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: larry watsen http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-13001 larry watsen Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:11:37 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-13001 Have a A7 in 30-06 and shoots factory Rem 180's into 3/4" groups at 100 yards all day.Being from the old school I prefer metal and wood.Still would prefer to know where my bullets are going than say "I missed , but wasn't I shooting a pretty Rifle." Have a A7 in 30-06 and shoots factory Rem 180’s into 3/4″ groups at 100 yards all day.Being from the old school I prefer metal and wood.Still would prefer to know where my bullets are going than say “I missed , but wasn’t I shooting a pretty Rifle.”

]]> By: jess http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12662 jess Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:52:46 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12662 thanks for the info nick. i have tried a couple of diffrent brands it took a bit of shopping around and the brand of ammo my a7 liked. was federale premium 165 barnes triple shock i got a 3 shot group at a 100 yards the size of a quarter.it dosent like fusion or win ammo i couldnt get the grouping i wanted.this A7 300wsm from sako is very nice im glad i got the only one in prince george BC. my next buy is the A7 270 short mag cant wait thanks for the info nick. i have tried a couple of diffrent brands it took a bit of shopping around and the brand of ammo my a7 liked. was federale premium 165 barnes triple shock i got a 3 shot group at a 100 yards the size of a quarter.it dosent like fusion or win ammo i couldnt get the grouping i wanted.this A7 300wsm from sako is very nice im glad i got the only one in prince george BC. my next buy is the A7 270 short mag cant wait

]]> By: Jim Bentz http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12656 Jim Bentz Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:29:38 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12656 A lot of B/S as to metal or plastic or 3 vs 5 shot mag... I have shot a pair of sakos for over a decade, #1 big game choice is finbear 7MM mag. the way this works is that before you can work your bolt for the 2nd shot something is dead. I have found that a 160 gr Nosler partition seated to just not touch the lands will keep 5 shots on a quarter at 100 or a tea cup at 300, sight in 3" high at 100 yards and go hunting. A lot of B/S as to metal or plastic or 3 vs 5 shot mag… I have shot a pair of sakos for over a decade, #1 big game choice is finbear 7MM mag. the way this works is that before you can work your bolt for the 2nd shot something is dead. I have found that a 160 gr Nosler partition seated to just not touch the lands will keep 5 shots on a quarter at 100 or a tea cup at 300, sight in 3″ high at 100 yards and go hunting.

]]> By: Kel http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12641 Kel Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:28:45 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12641 Bwaaaa....Nick....don't drink and post. A 4x15 scope, 115 grn Partitions, on moose and black bear and elk? You're picked as a poseur. Bwaaaa….Nick….don’t drink and post.

A 4×15 scope, 115 grn Partitions, on moose and black bear and elk?

You’re picked as a poseur.

]]> By: Darrell http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12534 Darrell Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:42 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12534 I am trying to find an A7 in 300 WSM. I own a 75 Finnlight in 270 WSM and it is by far the most accurate hunting rifle I have owned. Shoots a 1/4 inch 5 shot group at 100 yards. This is even better than the 3 Coopers I own. Has anyone seen or shot an A7 in 300 WSM? I am trying to find an A7 in 300 WSM. I own a 75 Finnlight in 270 WSM and it is by far the most accurate hunting rifle I have owned. Shoots a 1/4 inch 5 shot group at 100 yards. This is even better than the 3 Coopers I own. Has anyone seen or shot an A7 in 300 WSM?

]]> By: Nick http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12443 Nick Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:58:51 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12443 Jess, that's a nice calibre that you have there, and it's suitable for all North American large game. Presuming that you're going after game as large as moose and elk, and being in that part of B.C. that has a healthy population of Ursus Arctos Horribilis, commonly known as the Grizzly Bear, I'd personally seriously consider a well constructed bullet that'll hold together if it hits heavy bone and/or muscle mass. A 180 grain Nosler Partition from ammo companies like Federal, or Remington and/or a number of the other firms that load Nosler bullets is a good round that'll hold together well on serious big boned, muscular game and provide deep penetration as well. Whatever you do, look for top quality ammo and don't compromise on the cost of shells when shopping for hunting ammo. Then practise handling the rifle properly so that when the oppurtunity comes up for a shot at your choosen game, it'll be familiar to you on bringing the rifle up, aiming it with comfort and confidence and squeezing off a well aimed shot. Remember your sight picture as the rifle fires so that before you've even recovered from the shot, you should know near precisely where the shot entered the game animal in a vital area, and be prepared instantly for a follow-up shot if it's required. Be absolutely sure of your target and safety concerns at all times no matter how fast paced the situation may become. OK. Good luck to you! Jess, that’s a nice calibre that you have there, and it’s suitable for all North American large game. Presuming that you’re going after game as large as moose and elk, and being in that part of B.C. that has a healthy population of Ursus Arctos Horribilis, commonly known as the Grizzly Bear, I’d personally seriously consider a well constructed bullet that’ll hold together if it hits heavy bone and/or muscle mass. A 180 grain Nosler Partition from ammo companies like Federal, or Remington and/or a number of the other firms that load Nosler bullets is a good round that’ll hold together well on serious big boned, muscular game and provide deep penetration as well. Whatever you do, look for top quality ammo and don’t compromise on the cost of shells when shopping for hunting ammo. Then practise handling the rifle properly so that when the oppurtunity comes up for a shot at your choosen game, it’ll be familiar to you on bringing the rifle up, aiming it with comfort and confidence and squeezing off a well aimed shot. Remember your sight picture as the rifle fires so that before you’ve even recovered from the shot, you should know near precisely where the shot entered the game animal in a vital area, and be prepared instantly for a follow-up shot if it’s required. Be absolutely sure of your target and safety concerns at all times no matter how fast paced the situation may become. OK. Good luck to you!

]]> By: Nick http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12432 Nick Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:39 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12432 I understand the new A7 has only a 3 shot clip magazine with it compared to the usual 5 shot Sako magazines that I'v seen in the past. Well, 3 shot clips are at least 1 shell too few for me, even with another round up the spout so that eliminates the A7 from my wishlist for sure. In the last couple months I've inspected and handled the Finnlight Stainless in 25-06, which appears to have a 24 3/8" barrel on it. That's a nice rifle in a great calibre, and it comes with the usual Sako 5 shot clip mag on it too. A full 25" barrel for this fine rifle in 25-06 would have been more appreciated, but I won't let the slightly shorter barrel length deter me from purchasing one. Mounted with a high quality 4 X 15 power scope and custom handloads in 115 grain Nosler Partitions, I'll be using it for everything from whitetails, thru sheep, black bear, moose and elk. As a former army sniper and international competition shooter, finely built rifles and optics of uncompromising quality are a must, and I anticipate this newest addition in my gun cabinet will be a 'smokepole' that I'll be reaching for most often. Semper Fidelis... I understand the new A7 has only a 3 shot clip magazine with it compared to the usual 5 shot Sako magazines that I’v seen in the past. Well, 3 shot clips are at least 1 shell too few for me, even with another round up the spout so that eliminates the A7 from my wishlist for sure.

In the last couple months I’ve inspected and handled the Finnlight Stainless in 25-06, which appears to have a 24 3/8″ barrel on it. That’s a nice rifle in a great calibre, and it comes with the usual Sako 5 shot clip mag on it too. A full 25″ barrel for this fine rifle in 25-06 would have been more appreciated, but I won’t let the slightly shorter barrel length deter me from purchasing one. Mounted with a high quality 4 X 15 power scope and custom handloads in 115 grain Nosler Partitions, I’ll be using it for everything from whitetails, thru sheep, black bear, moose and elk. As a former army sniper and international competition shooter, finely built rifles and optics of uncompromising quality are a must, and I anticipate this newest addition in my gun cabinet will be a ’smokepole’ that I’ll be reaching for most often. Semper Fidelis…

]]> By: jess http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12401 jess Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:51:47 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12401 I just purchased a A7 300wsm im from prince george bc i would like to know what the best ammo to use if anybody knows let me know thaks. ps i sure like it. it fits nice I just purchased a A7 300wsm im from prince george bc i would like to know what the best ammo to use if anybody knows let me know thaks. ps i sure like it. it fits nice

]]> By: Bill http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12271 Bill Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:17:29 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12271 For everyone that is complaining about these rifles,why don't you try making rifles and see how well you can make them and sell then for high dollar amount? For everyone that is complaining about these rifles,why don’t you try making rifles and see how well you can make them and sell then for high dollar amount?

]]> By: Charles http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/sako-launches-new-a7-hunting-rifle-with-bells-and-whistles-web-site/#comment-12236 Charles Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:30:53 +0000 http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/?p=720#comment-12236 I am about to purchase a T3 or A7 wich would you buy and why? I am about to purchase a T3 or A7 wich would you buy and why?

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