Always liked the looks and reputation of a Sako. Almost traded in a Browning for one at a gun store 12 hours before opener, really good deal! If he would have had rings and base for it I would probably have done the deal.
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Rem 700 is what I would buy. I have one in 7mm Rem Mag and out of the box it will cloverleaf 3 shots at 100 yds (if I do my part ....). Also, buy American - but that is just my humble opinion ....
Now for years I have been reading and hearing all this "tripe" about model 70 Winchesters!
"Well they are just not as accurate as a Remington or they have a complecated safety. Yes, one thing after another but the truth of the matter is this gentlemen. The Winchester model 70 was made for the hunters, not bench rest shooting etc.
Now it is funny to me, but most of the snipers I ran into during the 1960's and 1970's were using model 70 Winchester's in the 30-06 caliber. Some later tried the .300 Win mag but that extra level of recoil brought down the house often as not.
Now just so you know people a certain Marine Gunny by the name of Carlos Hathcock used his model 70 Winchester to make hits at over 800 yards. I wonder why he choose the model 70 Winchester ? It perhaps was the 3 position safety maby? How about the control round fed magazine? NO it was because the rifle could shoot a projectile far down range with super accuracy. I rest my case gents!
Now I vote for the Winchester model 70 (new improved trigger) and pre-64 action (what ever PH wants in his rifle) having that Mauser type action with big claw extractor. Oh yes, the accuracy down range is also something to behold. All my big game rifles are indeed model 70 Winchester's with pre-64 action.
"Well they are just not as accurate as a Remington or they have a complecated safety. Yes, one thing after another but the truth of the matter is this gentlemen. The Winchester model 70 was made for the hunters, not bench rest shooting etc.
Now it is funny to me, but most of the snipers I ran into during the 1960's and 1970's were using model 70 Winchester's in the 30-06 caliber. Some later tried the .300 Win mag but that extra level of recoil brought down the house often as not.
Now just so you know people a certain Marine Gunny by the name of Carlos Hathcock used his model 70 Winchester to make hits at over 800 yards. I wonder why he choose the model 70 Winchester ? It perhaps was the 3 position safety maby? How about the control round fed magazine? NO it was because the rifle could shoot a projectile far down range with super accuracy. I rest my case gents!
Now I vote for the Winchester model 70 (new improved trigger) and pre-64 action (what ever PH wants in his rifle) having that Mauser type action with big claw extractor. Oh yes, the accuracy down range is also something to behold. All my big game rifles are indeed model 70 Winchester's with pre-64 action.
Well one more vote for the Sako, then second on the winchester .
But first go with what fits the best , then look in your wallet to make sure you can still afford some good Glass.
Out of the three a good scope might just be the deal breaker. Besides having a rifle fit to you . As far as the Elk / moose -what ever, they want to to buy the worst gun for fit , then top it off with a cheap scope.
But first go with what fits the best , then look in your wallet to make sure you can still afford some good Glass.
Out of the three a good scope might just be the deal breaker. Besides having a rifle fit to you . As far as the Elk / moose -what ever
, they want to to buy the worst gun for fit , then top it off with a cheap scope.
I'm afraid that the OP's last post was about 10 months ago on this posting. However, if it matters, I say SAKO too!! The only Sako I own is about 50 yrs old, but it is one fine rifle!
However, if it matters, I say SAKO too!! The only Sako I own is about 50 yrs old, but it is one fine rifle!Any of the 3 rifles will get the job done in killing an elk! However, there are certain particulars that one should check out for themselves before they lay down their hard earned money for a rifle. There is no secrete that I am a model 70 Winchester man when it comes to having a rifle in my hands for the purpose of hunting big game animals.
My dangerous game rifles are all model 70 Winchesters! The same feel in my hands, same safety and trigger pull etc. The only difference would be the caliber being used. I do own varmint/predator rifles that are Remington, Ruger and custom made on both the 700 and model 70 actions.
My dangerous game rifles are all model 70 Winchesters! The same feel in my hands, same safety and trigger pull etc. The only difference would be the caliber being used. I do own varmint/predator rifles that are Remington, Ruger and custom made on both the 700 and model 70 actions.
That would be some feat!
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