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Sako A7 Big Game/Roughtech pro - impressions?
Since I handled one of these in the store I’ve been doing research like crazy. The reviews seem good overall except for some ejection issues. The gun isn’t light, but my other rifles are a Howa and a Weatherby so 7.5 lbs isn’t a big deal. It’s interesting that the barrel is apparently a...- westernslope
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Sako A7 roughtech weight
Saw a Sako A7 “Big Game” (apparently also called the roughtech) at the store and was very impressed. A long barrel (over 24”) and a fluted stainless barrel. I’m seeing different weights for this gun online and was wondering if anyone here has one and knows the actual weight. I’m looking at a...- westernslope
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Vanguard Wilderness or a DIY Howa Alpine
I'm a big Howa fan, including the Weatherby Vanguard series of rifles. I have a mini action .223 (great rifle, needs a flush magazine or hinged floorplate before I can really recommend it, though) and a Vanguard S2 in .270 Win with the normal synthetic stock. I really like both rifles, but the...- westernslope
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Howa 30-06 - too heavy for mountain hunting?
I know that Howas are popular here. I have a mini action that I really like (even though it needs a hinged floorplate!), and I like it enough that I would like to get a Howa rifle as my first big-game rifle. I live in western Colorado, so I want something for elk, and I've kind of convinced...- westernslope
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