Sako AV Classic in .280

pre6422hornet · Sep 13, 2012

Okay I found a Sako Classic in .280 and I am really pondering the purchasing of it. The wood is absolutely gorgeous and the wood, blueing, etc.. is in great shape. No dings, scratches, etc..

I know nothing about Sako's except for what I found last night on the web.

Seems like the .280 is a very rare chambering for them. It is an older one ( late 80's I believe), but if anyone has any insight to it I would greatly appreciate it. I forgot to take a pic of her last night so I don't have the serial number

And the price is south of 900, by a buck :grin:, but there is negotiating room I believe... oh and it is a floorplate model, not detach magazine.

Thanks in advance,

Pat

sask boy · Sep 13, 2012

Hi Pat, I am sorry as I do not know much about how rare it would be but Sako make a great product.
Also you can't go wrong with a 280 Rem they are a real good caliber.
If it is in nice shape price isn't bad either :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

FOTIS · Sep 13, 2012

If you ever wanted a 280 THIS IS IT!

DrMike · Sep 13, 2012

That would be a great rifle to have; it will stand you in good stead.

longwinters · Sep 13, 2012

I've got a Sako 75 in 280. It is the most accurate rifle I have ever had. Loves 140 Accubonds with 58 gns H4831. The going price fork used Sako's in my area is typically $800.00 to $1000.00.

Long

wildgene · Sep 13, 2012

...buy it before Scotty sees it...

FOTIS · Sep 13, 2012

wildgene":jgg5mtyi said:
...buy it before Scotty sees it...

Or tell me where it is~ :mrgreen:

pre6422hornet · Sep 13, 2012

Well it was too good to be true boys.... The barrel was an aftermarket of unknown origin and round count. The bolt face had quite a bit of brass residue and the bore was really dirty and the lands were very very green/blue. I really don't have the moolah to plunk 900 or 800 down to turn around and rebarrel. Plus the stock wasn't original, albeit it was beautifull.

But for you boys, it was at the Cabelas in La Vista NE. Serial number was 511xxx.