Sako 90 Peak .223 - " Sako Select Program "

[Gstew1930]

Id be happy if we could get a tikka sporter

 

[DavidReed]

I’d like Tikka to bring in more 1:8 twist CTR’s in .223.

 

[nm.otter]

I suspect that if Sako decided to offer their entire 90-series offerings as barreled actions, they would inflict some serious hurt on the 700 clone market.

 

[JCMCUBIC]

I suspect that if Sako decided to offer their entire 90-series offerings as barreled actions, they would inflict some serious hurt on the 700 clone market.

Except for the fact that there are little to no aftermarket stock options for them. The 700 clone market is so successful because there's countless stock/trigger/bottom metal/whatever you want to add options for it.

Does anyone make an aftermarket stock for the 90 series? If a company did add one, how many of versions of the 90 action lengths will they inlet for?

I've only got one Sako 90, but I'm a fan. I wish they would make barreled actions available, but without options for stocks I would be hard pressed to purchase one.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

With Sako scaled actions and mags around standard oals and being the price etc. can’t see them attacking the NA market of reloaders and super long bullets who like to play musical chairs with rifle parts. Part of appeal to me is the efficiency in scaling to off the shelf spec. Leave the more affordable modular market alone. Not just a bolt stop swap and different cheap magazine.

They hopefully realize which nations/continents burn the most powder? Offering higher cap magazines likely an easy way to pick up more sales over here though, and fer cryin out loud get the modern chamberings within a couple years of release!

Those double stack mags hold lots for how little space they take up and sure feed awesome. Not much investment there to make a bunch more stickers peck out over here, just build some mags. That’s it, how hard would it be to be more timely on chamberings and higher cap mag options???

 

[JohnsIsl]

1-8 & 1-12

Yes, It applies to the Tikka's as well - Im getting in some 9.3x62 tikkas and other fun stuff soon

Grizzlies should be showing up soonish, Im getting stainless hunters in the doors now, got quest ultra's a couple weeks ago
Aside from my 9.3x62, I don't think we have sold one of them yet
Pm me if your interested, Happy to help!

Thanks
Jake

I have a deposit on one of your first Grizzlies when they show up.

 

[UnckleBob]

The new threaded barrels are 20” instead of 22”. So, waiting for a takeoff barrel won’t save you velocity. You should only lose 50-100 FPS at most from a 2” chop. And you gain the advantage of suppression. My 16” AR is sending AAC 77-grain OTMs at 2692 FPS. I expect to get about the same performance out of a bolt gun.


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I hate the enablers on this site. Now I am looking for someone to cut thread my barrel.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

@EuroOptic can you do some stock comparisons between models when they all in house? Specifically grip and butt stock geometry?

Peak vs grizzly, confirm adventure same as peak, does finnlight follow the peak higher negative comb like adventure appears to? Grizzly looks better than say Tikka and they do say straight comb but comment on the more traditional open grip vs the more vertical modern design of the peak?

Hadn’t seen the grizzly till this thread interest looked over. Found interesting when they mention straight comb and recoil management on their website so looks like they have come part way from Tikka lower and positive geo to the peak while keeping a classic look and grip for stepping stone guys or those liking more classic?

Can’t recall them mentioning anything about the gunwerks design cues in the peak etc but do recall Aaron mentioning they will all copy that in time. Fun to watch. But are all looking those angles etc over on the pics and aware which ones most the geometry they are after?

Having a stock Tikka nearby at same time really help others see the differences as nearly everyone familiar with the Tikka geo’s.

Cleaning rod up action from rear into barrel is helpful to see stock lines in relation to bore.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

well spoke too soon, Alberta has changed regs and we can now hunt with .223 cal cartridges, I'll be danged, enjoyed the grendel for past 7 plus seasons in meantime...not going to change now but great news for Alberta hunters who chase peak performances and efficiencies in gun game, I'm gonna Fudd out my days with grendel and 308 123/168's, slower and fatter just like I keep going

 

[eLightfoot]

I knew this question would come.. lol
Were trying to get bare actions for you guys, In the meantime the cheapest XS rifles are gonna be the Varmints in 223 & 222

Sako used to sell actions, they can do it again!!! I’d be in for atleast two

 

[JCMCUBIC]

Sako used to sell actions, they can do it again!!! I’d be in for atleast two

Stocks would be the roadblock. There just aren't many (any?) options out there. There would need to be a large demand to justify a stock maker making a mold for a new stock. I doubt there would be enough demand. The multiple action sizes adds to the problem since it's not just one size like Tikka or 2 sizes like a 700...I think there are 5 action sizes in the 90.

I'm not arguing against them selling actions. I'd love to build off one, but unless someone is wanting a custom wood stock it would be tough to find a stock for them.

 

[NSI]

Stocks would be the roadblock. There just aren't many (any?) options out there. There would need to be a large demand to justify a stock maker making a mold for a new stock. I doubt there would be enough demand. The multiple action sizes adds to the problem since it's not just one size like Tikka or 2 sizes like a 700...I think there are 5 action sizes in the 90.

I'm not arguing against them selling actions. I'd love to build off one, but unless someone is wanting a custom wood stock it would be tough to find a stock for them.

We would certainly underwrite the mini action mold and possibly the short.

-J

 

[nm.otter]

Stocks would be the roadblock. There just aren't many (any?) options out there.

Oregunsmithing will inlet for pretty much anything (I know he's done Sako 85s and Kimbers previously), and their LR Hunter is a very nice stock. Other than a bit of heel drop, it's darn close to perfect IME.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Does anyone have experience with the Sako 90 Quest? The stock design looks quite ergonomic to me. I think it would weigh around 9.5# with an SWFA 6x gen2, good mounts, and a Raptor 8 w/ 3" reflex in .375. That could be just about perfect.

@EuroOptic , the Grizzly you have seems really lovely. Have you shot it yet? Any idea whether you could get a Sako 90 Quest in 9.3x62 and how much damage it would be to my wallet? Same for the Hunter Stainless (I'd have to get it cut and threaded).



I've finally sold my old Husqvarna 9.3x62 and, while I cannot really justify a "need" for it, I want a 9.3x62. I've been considering everything from getting a Tikka T3x long action and rebarreling it to finding an off the shelf version (Mauser, Sako, Sauer, etc.) to having one of my two Mauser action .22-250s rebored by JES. I think my ideal solution would be to find a very basic factory 9.3x62, no sights, 18-20" threaded barrel, a hideous plastic stock I could basically throw away (like a T3X or Sauer 100), and then put it in a wooden Rokstok.

 

[EuroOptic]

Does anyone have experience with the Sako 90 Quest? The stock design looks quite ergonomic to me. I think it would weigh around 9.5# with an SWFA 6x gen2, good mounts, and a Raptor 8 w/ 3" reflex in .375. That could be just about perfect.

@EuroOptic , the Grizzly you have seems really lovely. Have you shot it yet? Any idea whether you could get a Sako 90 Quest in 9.3x62 and how much damage it would be to my wallet? Same for the Hunter Stainless (I'd have to get it cut and threaded).

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I've finally sold my old Husqvarna 9.3x62 and, while I cannot really justify a "need" for it, I want a 9.3x62. I've been considering everything from getting a Tikka T3x long action and rebarreling it to finding an off the shelf version (Mauser, Sako, Sauer, etc.) to having one of my two Mauser action .22-250s rebored by JES. I think my ideal solution would be to find a very basic factory 9.3x62, no sights, 18-20" threaded barrel, a hideous plastic stock I could basically throw away (like a T3X or Sauer 100), and then put it in a wooden Rokstok.

Have not gotten a Grizzly into the states yet, they are incoming though.
The Quest is superb, in every way.
Factory Tikka 9.3x62's are coming as well, couple models.
I'll PM you pricing on the two sakos and the Tikka

Jake

 

[eLightfoot]

Have not gotten a Grizzly into the states yet, they are incoming though.
The Quest is superb, in every way.
Factory Tikka 9.3x62's are coming as well, couple models.
I'll PM you pricing on the two sakos and the Tikka

Jake

@EuroOptic has Sako made any statement about selling you guys just the action/bdm/mag? I’d be willing to sell off most of my rifles and build all new ones if I could get just the actions

 

[sologratis]

@EuroOptic has Sako made any statement about selling you guys just the action/bdm/mag? I’d be willing to sell off most of my rifles and build all new ones if I could get just the actions

You aren’t the only one. I asked this very question of Euro 8months ago and they took the time to double-check before letting me know it was a no-go. AccuFlite Arms also said they didn’t think they’d get any bare 90’s… but no doubt EuroOptic would have a lot more sway and market share!