Small actions(L46, L461, A1) bring a premium over mid and large actions. Some basic rules as to value if your collecting.ġ. It is the most accurate rifle that I own and shoots average three shot groups of inches at 100 yards. 223, and anchors the groundhogs with much more authority. And with respect to the chambering, in my experience, the 6mm PPC delivers a lot more "WHOP" on target than the. (Contrary to the information posted above from the UK Varminter, the AI PPC repeater actions have identical external dimensions to the AI actions used for the 222 Rem family of cartridges.) Aesthetically and practically the profiled Bolt Shroud and Tear Drop shaped Bolt Handle Knob are improvements from the L461 design.
It is compact, relatively lightweight, with a great stock design, and an action perfectly scaled to small cartridges. IMHO it is the best factory walking varmint rifle ever made for ground hogging. My personal favorite is a 6mm PPC AI Hunter.
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L461 rifles manufactured in 1971 and earlier will have serial numbers less than 110,000. With respect to later production, the workmanship / craftmanship is deemed to be superior. The most sought after small action SAKOs are L461 Vixen models manufactured from to With respect to the previous model, an internal staggered column magazine box replaced the detachable magazine of the L46 making for cleaner lines. If you are looking for an L46, it is worthwhile waiting for one with a machined triggerguard. From to the end of L46 production the bent strap-iron was replaced by machined steel triggerguard. The early L46 SAKOs had the triggerguard made from strap-iron bent into shape. Sako's latest (and current) model, the M85, was introduced in 2006. Before the 75, Sako hunting rifles (except the L46) did not have detachable magazines, but a hinged floorplate with the lock placed on the front of the trigger guard. The 75 was externally similar to previous Sako models, but the construction was radically different featuring three symmetrical locking lugs and a detachable magazine. In 1997, Sako launched the M75, named for Sako's 75th anniversary. However, these rifles were available in left-hand configuration both as a medium action (591) and long action (691) They featured a separate recoil lug, also found on the 75, and a Tikka trigger assembly. These rifles (491/591/691) are not as highly regarded as the L461/L579/L61R and according to folklore, the quality of the workmanship is slightly inferior for the 491/591/691. Shortly after, the 491 and the 691 were launched. In 1992, the first of the "newer" Sakos, the 591, was introduced as a replacement for the L579. 22 PPC and 6mm PPC cartridges, when Sako introduced these former wildcat cartridges as commercial cartridges, denoted ".22 PPC USA" and "6mm PPC USA" to avoid confusion with the specialized bench rest cartridges which required a "tight neck" chamber.
The bolt was given a slight cosmetic makeover, with the hammer covered by a conical shell., This visual design was also used on the later models (M4/5/691, M75, M85).Ī modified, larger diameter, version of the short (Vixen) action was produced for the. The complete rifles were still designated L461/L579/L61. 22 LRĭuring the 1980s, Sako started using the AI/AII/AV designations (previously used for models imported to the US) for the three action lengths in Europe. Sako has also produced a number of rimfire rifles, among those are the P72 Finnscout, the M78 and the Finnfire. 30-06, 6.5x55 and similar.įor a short while, Sako produced a lever-action gun, the Sako Finnwolf, in. In 1961, Sako introduced the L61R "Finnbear" for the long cartridges like the. This is a "medium action" intended for the. In 1957, Sako launched a longer action, the L57, subsequently renamed L579 "Forester". 222 Remington cartridge and has an almost mythical status among aficionados.
The L461 has been very popular in Finland and Sweden, especially chambered for the. This cartridge was designed for and well suited to capercaille and black grouse hunting, a popular sport in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Sako developed the 7x33 cartridge based on the 9x19 pistol cartridge, by making a longer case and "necking" the case down to 7mm calibre (7.21mm bullet diameter). The first civilian rifle bearing the Sako name was the L42 (Luodikko model 1942) chambered for the 7x33mm Sako cartridge, prototyped in 1942, and commercial production started after WWII. I thought it might be helpful in your discussion. I don't know about the collectibility, but a guy over on UK Varminter posted this lineage.
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