These contributed to consistent accuracy even in the most taxing climates, a characteristic for which the rifle became renowned. The Tikka was praised for its free-floating barrel and integral scope rails.300 Win Mag were available in the longer action version LSA 65. There was a Sporter version with the option of open sights and a Varmint heavy-barrelled model named the Continental. Sako Riihimaki Sporter 222 Mag Description: Early 24 Bofors rifle without import marks or sights, in rare 222 Mag caliber, complete with one detachable mag.Seller Sako Riihimaki in 222 Remington with a heavy 24' Bofors Steel Barrel also known as the varmint barrel. Gun can be sold with or without scope.Rifle price wit Click for more info. purchased Sako and distributes product line through Beretta U.S.A. Prices for fair and poor condition reflect worth of the action. The original barrels were made in steel manufactured by Bofors of anti-aircraft gun fame with precise concentric bores and accurate rifling. 3 - 15 x 44 The barrel and throat are in 100 condition, very low round count. NOTE: Arms produced by this company prior to 1972 are worth approximately 25 percent more than arms of the same type produced thereafter.If you are buying one second-hand it is important to check that it still has its separate mortised recoil lug, which is essential to ensure the correct bedding of the action to stock.Every part is well machined and fits flawlessly.The lock-up using opposed twin lugs is good and positive, and its fast lock time ensures accuracy.The bolt action on the LSA 55 is famous for having a smooth operation with less lateral wobble than other Mauser-type configurations.This is a nice classic rifle that is getting harder to find. Bore looks very good and could use a good cleaning to remove copper build up. Rifle has been fitted with a recoil pad and shows handling from having been hunted with. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun? Description: Sako Riihimaki Mannlicher in 222 Rem.Choosing the right bullets for deer stalking.British deer: A guide to identifying the six species found here and where to stalk them.I was more interested in my first Weatherby, and now wish Is bought the Sako as well. Seems like the price was under 300, and maybe around 250. Country hotels offering shooting facilities I can remember looking at one of them in.
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