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Weatherby Mk-V vs. Sako M995
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1196159" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>At one time, the Sako's were on par with the Weatherbys. The latest trend with the Sako's has been to cut corners in some areas. (I don't know about all the actions/Models That Sako makes,just the ones I have seen lately).</p><p></p><p>I do know that the Weatherbys have not fell in to this trend and there current prices show this.</p><p></p><p>There newest Mark 5's have the same machine tolerances and quality as the older ones. The Mark 5 makes a perfect donor for Lapua sized cartridges and already has the correct extractor and center feed magazine if you buy the 378 based action. all that needs to be done to the Mark 5 is open the bolt face for the slightly larger Lapua and use the 378 extractor.</p><p></p><p>Stocks for the Sako are almost impossible to find and Sako will not build you one (I tried more than once to have a stock made but they refused). fortunately there are laminated and composite stocks available for the Weatherby and also aftermarket triggers.</p><p></p><p>I have always liked the Sako's and still own one of them, But in my opinion, the Weatherby is the better choice for a new build especially if using the large case head cartridges like the Lapua.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1196159, member: 2736"] At one time, the Sako's were on par with the Weatherbys. The latest trend with the Sako's has been to cut corners in some areas. (I don't know about all the actions/Models That Sako makes,just the ones I have seen lately). I do know that the Weatherbys have not fell in to this trend and there current prices show this. There newest Mark 5's have the same machine tolerances and quality as the older ones. The Mark 5 makes a perfect donor for Lapua sized cartridges and already has the correct extractor and center feed magazine if you buy the 378 based action. all that needs to be done to the Mark 5 is open the bolt face for the slightly larger Lapua and use the 378 extractor. Stocks for the Sako are almost impossible to find and Sako will not build you one (I tried more than once to have a stock made but they refused). fortunately there are laminated and composite stocks available for the Weatherby and also aftermarket triggers. I have always liked the Sako's and still own one of them, But in my opinion, the Weatherby is the better choice for a new build especially if using the large case head cartridges like the Lapua. Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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