Dealer trying to talk me out of a SAKO 90 WHY?

[Davyalabama]

Everyone has an opinion on rifles, maybe he's right, you can get a cheaper rifle, however, that Sako is a nice rifle. You like that wood, then the finish on the Sako you should really like. It's the extra little things Sako does that can make a difference for some.

I'm just surprised someone hasn't "lit" you up for wanting such a powerful cartridge when only a .223 or 6.5 creed is all that will ever be needed. You know that from reading Rokslide, right? I hope you know I'm being facetious, the 06 has been a fine cartridge for years. If that's your choice and you believe in it, grab that Sako and don't look back.

 

[Trogon]

What did the dealer offer as a better, cheaper rifle?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Sako's are nice rifles but you have limited options for bases and rings.

Not anymore.

The 90s use pic rings and/or the same dovetails as Tikkas now.

 

[KenLee]

I’m sure they are great rifles but so is a base Tikka that you can get for about 45-50% less.

and most on here think you have to spend another $1k on a Tikka after you buy it.

 

[TaperPin]

With so many good American made rifles, sending money overseas to help foreign economies doesn’t appeal to everyone.

 

[eLightfoot]

Dude just wants to sell you a rifle off his shelf. Get the Sako

 

[plebe]

Since you are wanting a wood stock, getting nice furniture is maybe important so perhaps that’s where there’s a conversation to be had.

On paper a 70 Supergrade has a higher grade of wood than your Sako, at less cost, but it doesn’t always play out like that. Some of the Supergrade’s turn out to have pretty regular wood, imo.

Meanwhile, Precision Optics in Canada has a .308 Tikka T3X Hunter with a fantastic looking grade 3 stock from what they show online.

Bear in mind that the wood finish will probably not perfectly be demonstrated through pictures. Still, when it comes to furniture, I’d want to see before buying.

As for the barreled action, haven’t seen anything bad about the Sako 90 and like mine. The one criticism I have is the bolt is slightly small such that the mag is more exposed to weather/debris than something like a Tikka action. But it’s a far more feature rich action than a Tikka.

Let us know what your dealer’s deal is.

 

[KenLee]

With so many good American made rifles, sending money overseas to help foreign economies doesn’t appeal to everyone.

Where are you finding good American made rifles? Don't tell me about any with Mauser style wing ding safeties or rifles without bolt locks. They aren't "good" hunting rifles imo.

 

[JDPAPA]

Thank you everyone for taking the time to post the detail feedback and opinions. I have not made a decision yet but likely will not use the aforementioned dealer for any purchases.
As far as the caliber choice and the respectfully, withheld criticism,,,LOL, I have used a 30.06 for over 40 years as my primary rifle so I was sticking with what I have grown familiar with and was looking for an upgraded model and this was a great deal.
You all are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate all of the replies.
BTW, dealer never came back with an alternative.
If he does, I will take his recommendation with a grain of salt.
Pretty sure you guys hit it spot on, he wanted to sell me something other than what I wanted where he could make the normal mark up.