Sako A7 vs Win M70 extreme

[timmay]

Sako A7 going on sale for $659 blued at Cabelas.
Sportsmans Warehouse has the Winchester M70 extreme sporter which has a black fluted barrel (doesnt looked blued, Im thinking its the stainless model with a black coating)

I want a 270 wsm and have narrowed it down to these two..actually the tikka is still in it also

I really like how the m70 looks and feels. The bolt seems beefier but is nowhere near as smooth as the Sako. Its also controoled round feed (doesnt really matter to me though)
The Sako feels great and has super smooth action
the m70 just feels more durable to me but the Sako does not feel weak at all.
I like them both alot and they are both priced the same.
Im having a real hard time deciding
$659

[brentc]

Originally Posted by timmay

Sako A7 going on sale for $659 blued at Cabelas.
Sportsmans Warehouse has the Winchester M70 extreme sporter which has a black fluted barrel (doesnt looked blued, Im thinking its the stainless model with a black coating)

I want a 270 wsm and have narrowed it down to these two..actually the tikka is still in it also

I really like how the m70 looks and feels. The bolt seems beefier but is nowhere near as smooth as the Sako. Its also controoled round feed (doesnt really matter to me though)
The Sako feels great and has super smooth action
the m70 just feels more durable to me but the Sako does not feel weak at all.
I like them both alot and they are both priced the same.
Im having a real hard time deciding
$659

I can answer the Winchester question for you, as I currently have a similar model in the Extreme Weather in 300 WSM. The next step for me would be to look beyond factory production at the foundation for a future build. With the Winchester you already have a solid stock with the aluminum blocked B&C, and the solid CRF M70 action. The Winchester smooths out real nice with a little lithium grease and use. For accuracy, I have had no trouble working several handloads to 3/4 MOA or much better.

At that price, I think that particular Winchester is the better choice over the A7.

[timmay]

Originally Posted by brentc

I can answer the Winchester question for you, as I currently have a similar model in the Extreme Weather in 300 WSM. The next step for me would be to look beyond factory production at the foundation for a future build. With the Winchester you already have a solid stock with the aluminum blocked B&C, and the solid CRF M70 action. The Winchester smooths out real nice with a little lithium grease and use. For accuracy, I have had no trouble working several handloads to 3/4 MOA or much better.

At that price, I think that particular Winchester is the better choice over the A7.

Ya I forgot to add the M70 has the B&C stock
Sportsmans also has a Weaver Super Slam 3-15x42 on sale for $375..I might just go get the m70 and that scope

[KyScott]

I dont think you can go wrong with the M-70. Plus as far as I know there American made in South Carolina. Scope sounds like a good deal to. You will Love the 270wsm. Awsome round!

[brentc]

Originally Posted by KyScott

I dont think you can go wrong with the M-70. Plus as far as I know there American made in South Carolina. Scope sounds like a good deal to. You will Love the 270wsm. Awsome round!

You are correct. They are built in SC. Another plus with the M70 is the longer short action for the WSM. You can seat long bullets out to the lands and maintain the use of your magazine. This was a nice bonus for me since I had been constricted to a COAL of 2.86" by a Browning Abolt in 300 WSM, now I can easily load to just above 3.00".

[timmay]

Originally Posted by brentc

You are correct. They are built in SC. Another plus with the M70 is the longer short action for the WSM. You can seat long bullets out to the lands and maintain the use of your magazine. This was a nice bonus for me since I had been constricted to a COAL of 2.86" by a Browning Abolt in 300 WSM, now I can easily load to just above 3.00".

I didnt know that but thats nice to know because I just bought the M70 and I do reload.
I was wrong on the scope price though it was the weaver super slam 2.5-10x42 that is on sale for 389, the 3.5-15x42 is on sale too but for $489
Anyways thanks for the replies!

[brentc]

Did you get a scope too?