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- Today I show two of the best bolt action rifles ever - the Sako Finnbear and the Tikka 65. In my opinion, the Sako Finnbear and Tikka 65 are better than most of the rifles made today, and they seem to be available for far less than what one would expect. We also look at a Husqvarna which is my pick for a "Best Buy" rifle. If you are into collecting, or looking for a great hunting rifle, this video should give you some ideas!
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I stupidly passed on buying a Sako Finbear in 30-06 at the US Army.PX in Germany in 1968. I'm still crying about it.
My dad came back for Germany
With finnbear in o6 and vixen in 223
Bought on base..gandpop liked it so
He bought finnbear in 7 rem mag..
All are accurate...
Was a Mauser . Twist bolt . Probably safari . Ish . 30.06. 1000. $ . Yavapia pawn . 86303?
These "vintage" rifles are so much better made than just about anything you can find new on the market today.
Tikka/Sako makes amazing actions still
I have a few rifles from the past, little or no rust or pitting. The steel quality is superb.
I bought a Tikka last year...easily the best rifle I own@@wesleyturner1979
@@raywhitehead730 savage axis 2 and Ruger American are both quite cheap with very serviceable actions. Bergara also has cheap rifles with good actions
I really like the new Sako rifles.
My first big commercial rifle was a SAKO FINNBEAR .300 WINCHESTER MAGNUM. I was in high school and could not afford a scope but did get the SAKO RECEIVER SIGHT. Today a SAKO SAFARI GRADE
375 H&H Magnum sits in my safe holds 4 plus one and is very accurate. Good video thanks for your fine professional job.
Loved the video, absolutely great rifles.
I'm always so happy when I see that you've posted. I get settled in with a coffee, tobacco pipe and sometimes a note pad (or a beer and a pipe) and then i sit back and learn.
Thank you for keeping up the best show on the tube.
Much appreciated my friend. I'll keep going.
Completely agree. Pass a match please
Beer and a pipe? Smoke and a pancake? ;)
You just reminded me of an old hunter from long ago- friend of my family, hailed from Switzerland, gruff, no-nonsense demeanor, big mountain-man beard, smoked a pipe. Member of the same rifle club other people in my family were at. Totally old-school living room complete with a fireplace, a bearskin rug, mountain sheep head trophies and all.
YES! keep em coming. I was a Sako dealer for 17 years and still LOVE to learn more about older rifles. very professionally presented.
I've got the M-65 with the rosewood caps, medium weight barrel, and open sights. The bolt knob is much smaller and stainless on mine though. I purchased mine used in 1992, and it's chambered in 270. It is my first ever rifle that I purchased when I was 21 years old. Aside from some very light scratches in the wood it looks like near new condition
ive got a LSA-65 in 30-06 as my first own fullpower, and ive got to say it was such a good buy... ive tried lots of rifles from other people, modern and older mauser's, modern and older steyr's, modern and older sauer's and newer merkel's also.... your usual stuff you see in austria used for hunting. The rifle is still to some point superior imo. The action isnt just smooth as hell, you can handle it so damn quiet... and the trigger imo is also just superb. Almost no travel at all, and such a nice and crisp pull.... i will defenitly keep it for a looong time. And accuracy wise its not bad either for what it is, does its job quite well.
@@derpmaniak7823 Who makes the LSA-65? I've never heard of it before.
Edit: Never mind I asked because I just googled it. lol
@@jimdent351 ah dont worry about it. My short explanation would be: apart from different versions and different stock's on the sporter version, the m65 is just a rename of the lsa 65. Basicly, if youve got an lsa 65 its gonns be a 60's rifle. Or your lucky/unlucky and have a 69 one like me, which can also be a m65 cause its the year they introduced the changes.
It’s funny Mike but I just put a Sako Finnbear deluxe on layaway at a pawn shop at a great price🙌 My favorite hunting rifle Brand by far. Been collecting fine rifles 60+ years and own and have owned hundreds of rifles over the years and Sako and Tikka make one of if not the best rifles for their price. Their 85’s and 90’s shoot better with more factory ammo then any other Brand I own. They shoot better then most of my custom rifle builds especially when handloaded! You had to show my second favorite rifles and Best Buy on the market my beloved Husqvarna rifles 🥰 I just got the light weight model just last month since I didn’t have a light weight yet! The Imperial model’s are just gorgeous in looks and function👏
Thank you for your thoughtful and informative presentation.
My father was an accuracy shooter on the bags, trap shooter and deadly hunter. He valued a good rifle or shotgun more than anything. For my graduation from collage, he gave me a Sako Finnbear, .270 Win. I've taken great care with that rifle carrying it into the field. I mounted an early Lueopold Vari-X 3x9 and 40 years later I think that glass is still superior to most new scopes. The bolt is so solid and smooth. The Walnut is classic warmth.
A great father; a lasting and useful value - that Sako. Glad you have it, hunt with it, and remember. Very nice message to receive. Thank you and all the best.
A 30-06 has and always will be the most universal caliber that’s ever been invented and has staying power like no other!!!
Love your videos
You are a great gift for the bolt action enthusiast !
Thanks again
Thank you so much. And I agree - the 30-06 is unstoppable
For small game... For large game the 375 H&H is far far far better than the 30.06
It’s ought six for me also my friend.
Every now and then, people will suddenly bash the .06. Salesman sell the 308 as an equal.lol. But, the old cartridge eventually returns to the high seat. It took me decades to finally try the .06 and after using it on game up to giant northern moose I finally realized why the 30.06 is the 30.06. After over 60 head of big game harvested with the cartridge, I have my doubts that it will ever go down. My guns are all Sako.
@@chrisdenem2542 Ought 6 all the way 👍
Thank you for your videos. Mike.
My first rifle was a Tikka 65 Deluxe in 300 Win Mag. After that I have had around 150 rifles in total, but always come back to Tikkas and Sakos. Currently have a Sako A1 222 for red fox and a Sako A5 6,5x55 for general purpose. Also have my dad’s old Sako Finnbear 30-06 that he bought new in the 60’s. The Finnish rifles really are something else 😀
Your words of wisdom and experience stick. Thank you.
I have my dad's Sako Finnbear in 264 mag he bought new in 1965 for $163.00. He hunted with it for 50 years and killed numerous game animals in that time. I always thought it was a beautiful rifle and will never part with it. Thanks for the video!
Best firearms channel on TH-cam hands down. Thanks and please keep them coming sir.
Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you.
Absolutely. Hes very knowledgeable but not dogmatic. I like this channel as well but i really appreciate his deep understanding of single shot rifles and of course the mauser 98 type rifles. Few people really know about classic hunting single shots.
@@aaronwilcox6417 yeah he discusses guns as they are. Informative on guns less common, or at least not discussed much these days. Great to watch videos that’s not all AR’s.
2016 i bought a Tikka 65 in 30-06. Like new, 100% bluing and not a scatch on its beautiful wooden stock. It even had the factory seal in its trigger pull adjusting screw. Love it so much that i have to lovingly stroke it sometimes, ha ha. The only flaw shooting it is me, cause it is hard for me to get used its one staged trigger. I also have a hunting buddy, a gunsmith, whos factory is 3 miles from my home, he bought the old tikka factory machines and is no very famous barrel maker here in Finland. Accurate, hand made custom barrels. Love your videos Sir
I don’t compliment your videos often enough. This is true of videos in general as I am too easily distracted in my later years. So, I’ll work on that! Great content and very interesting to learn the finer details of things like this. Now, I will have to check in on these things. Thank you!
Never owned a Sako or Tika....As a teenager YEARS AGO....my first rifle was a Parker Hale...270...model 1200C paid $225 back then....A real tack driver...nocked a lot of animals down in 40 years of use
I own a 1200 super varmint in 243, my dad had an 30/06. Not sure exact model but hands down the most accurate rifles I have ever shot.
1948 JC Higgins in .270 original 4x and still very tight groups... it never disappoints!
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing these beauties with us
Lovely rifles, I have a Tikka T3 in 233 Rem. Synthetic stock, bolt seems sloppy until you lock it down, but you know a bit of dirt is never going to jam it!
Just a great rifle for fox hunting. Cheers from Ireland!
Great Show.
L61r sako finnbear 7mm remington
Mag my favorite rife given to me by
Grandpa..My dad has one finnbear in 30/06 and and a vixen in .223 rem with factory reciver peep sight...
All rifle are super accurate...
Love the rifle content.
I love learning, new to me things, in your videos!! I will have to be on the watch for these!! Thank you!!!
What a magnificent presentation. Thank you Sir!
Steel metal rifles with wooden stocks. 🙂 I really like aperture sights. That's like butter on pancakes with maple syrup. 😊 Good video Mike! {Just checked my Reloading manual and the 9.3mm bullet translates to a .366 caliber.}
Love this content. Love to see those classic, discontinued rifles in appreciative hands. I'm always on the lookout for quality used rifles like these
Thanks for filming Mike, and showing us those stellar rifles. Works of art.
👍 Years ago I had a Sako in .30-06 and foolishly sold it. But agree with everything you said about their rifles.
I now own a Carl Gustafs in 6.5x55 that was manufactured in the late 1890s and sporterized in the mid-20th Century. An excellent rifle.
Yes this presentation was very interesting to me! You have seen photos of the Sako AIII carbine in .270 I found last year - I like it even more now!
Wow this brings back memories. Back in the 70's, my father had a Finnbear in .338 Winchester Magnum. Absolutely beautiful rifle! Great video!
Thank you!
Yes very interesting, thank you.
Great to see you back. Good video as always.
Mike, I said it before, but every time you shoulder a rifle your form is so smooth and precise. Thanks for the videos.
Appreciate the words my friend 🙏
I feel a sense of home, tradition, as I listen to Mike talk about all these great rifles of the past. In years gone by, many people put meat on the table with these older rifles.
Amazing rifles! Thank you! Excellent video!
Thanks for teaching me how to close M96 without having to dry fire it.
You're most welcome
I really enjoy your videos Mike, keep them coming!
The Finns make a fine rifle.
Always have.
Appreciate you, man
You put out some of the most informative videos. Keep them coming.
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your expertise on these rifles... such beautiful and functional creations. God bless.
Frank Haas wrote glowingly of the LSA65 and LSA55. It was the last true Tikka. I was lucky to have owned a 65, the magazines were in my experience the least durable part of the gun, the floor plates tended to eject themselves. With that said, the rifles are FANTASTIC.
Thank you
Real metal..real stocks… true craftsmanship
Kind regards
New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
Beautiful rifles. I wish they were as easy to find and as moderately priced as you imply!
Wonderful presentation! Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Nice video thanks. I have an M70 Zastava basically a 98 and similar to that Huskivana, Was very reasonably priced and very good quality. A foolproof 122 year old design, Cheers from Australia..
Such an interesting presentation, thank you for the inspiration
Absolutely outstanding! All the best Sir…… you and yours kindly take care as well 💯
I always enjoy your videos. Informative, factually correct. In short, excellent.
Now, if I may make a little suggestion. I noticed through the years that you have an extensive collection of very fine rifle scopes. I myself am an optics fan and if you would find it a good idea I’d love to see some more videos about your scopes. Some of them really seem worth making a video about. Just a suggestion.
Beside that, thanks for another excellent video.
Kind regards
Back in the late 60's, early 70's, I was torn between getting a Sako like my shooting partner had (264 Win Mag) or getting a Husqvarna in 7mm Rem Mag. I decided on the Husqy and never regretted it. Thanks for keeping these beauties alive.
Can't "miss" with that choice - the Husqy's seem to get better and better. Cheers
a true expert and professional
Those two are awesome rifles great presentation as always great vid brother
Great Video!
Another Great Video !
Mike thank you for another great video.
I don't know about the best two ever, but I do respect your opinion and find those Sako's to be fine rifles. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, Mike. A good choice of subjects. I fell in love with your 6.5 Swede !
You really are the best at these videos.
Thank you James
So beautiful those two rifles!
I always enjoy your very interesting videos, sir. Although I don't hunt and own very few guns I am interested in ballistics and guns of all kinds.
I'm glad you mentioned the 9.3 x 57. I believe that would be a very effective hunting round. I remember a remark you made some time ago,
"send mass"; what an advantage that would be! All the best to you and your family.
OUTSTANDING VIDEO😊
I really appreciate your videos Sir. I always learn something new and interesting. Thank you
I'm glad you're here
Yes, good presentation style.
So many slick gun channels out there and this man is just slow and so beautiful in his appreciation of these amazing weapons so well done thank you very much God bless
God Bless you as well my friend. Notes such as yours keep a fellow going
Really enjoyed this Mike!
I owned both Tikka's... the 55 in, .243, and a 65 in 7mm RM. Both worked flawlessly and both were extreme tack drivers. My 55 was 6 lbs iirc very much ahead of their time IMO. The main thing that they had over other rifles at the time was an extremely good trigger when most stock rifles were just adequate to poor.
**I should have also stated that out-of-the-box accuracy for every Tikka I saw or shot during that time period (MODS 55-65) and that quite a few were sub-MOA, mine were both .6" Locally they were pretty common amongst savvy shooters.
absolutely with you on that one with the trigger... the one on my lsa 65 is just so damn good, especially compared to so many newer rifles imo.
Was surprised to hear you mention Parker-Hale! Dad gave 50 yrs ago me a new Parker-Hale made in Midland England 308 Cal. The pistol grip has a palm swell that I love! This rifle has always shot tight groups at 100yrds with any scope mounted! I’m 68 yrs old and the grandson will inherit it! Great video thank you!
Much appreciated
Beautiful rifles with great info 🤠👍
Awesome video I love this stuff
Thank you for the note!
Very nice, thank you!
Thank you!
Mike, I own an M558 in 22-250. I bought it on the used market years ago. Tikka did a fine job on it. Perhaps not the most elegant rifle, but it is certainly smooth in operation, completely reliable, and consistently accurate. Like you in this case, I do not shoot it often, but I enjoy it each time that I do.
Another fine Tikka - the 558. You're right - there is something Spartan about Tikka rifles from that time. They focused on what matters IMHO
Great video!
I had 2 L461 Vixen custom rifles, loved them.
Hi Mike. Good video as always. Us old fudds still appreciate blued steel and walnut.
My oldest son called me here in Reno one day from Washington state, exited to tell me about having shot a friends Tikka in 30-06. He said he hit everything he aimed at. He went on to say how smooth the bolt worked with little play when slid all the way to the rear. He also said he wanted a 30-06 to possibly hunt Elk with up there. I told him to go check out Ruger 77's and a Remington 700. We also talked about other makes of rifles and mention was made that Winchester model 70's but he said they might be out of his price range.
Sometime later he called and said the Ruger stock didn't fit him and the Remington bolt rattled around when open all the way. More months went by and one day I was in one of the old time family owned sporting goods shops here in Reno. I counted maybe 20 or more new and used rifles in 30-06. Most had a bolt that rattled around when opened. There were several Weatherby's in 30-06 some Vangards and some MK V's.
One particular MK V looked new even though it was "used". It was an 89-90 vintage 9 lug magnum action made in Japan and it had Weatherby South Gate stamped on it. When I opened that big 1 inch diameter bolt it slid smoothly back and did not rattle around. The store owner told me the rifle had been owned by a friend of his father so he knew it's history. They had put it together for their friend. He said it had a 3 lb glass rod breaking Jard trigger in it and it wore a Zeiss 2.5x10 Conquest scope in Talley rings. The store owner also told me the rifle had originally been built with a wood stock but it had been cracked in a fall. Weatherby replaced it with a textured grey fiberglass stock that goes with the matt black finish the metal work wears. I bought it.
The Weatherby would not quite group to my liking at first. Two shots were sometimes close and the third was always 2-3 inches away. We tried a dozen or more loads in it. I cleaned, lapped with JB and looked at the bore with my bore scope. It looked new. I was at a loss until a guy that could re-barrel Weatherby's asked me if it was free floated. It wasn't. Being a #2 profile, Weatherby did not free float their thinner profile barrels back then. So I sanded the two pads down in the front of the barrel channel that pushed up on the barrel and now a dollar bill could be slid under the barrel nearly to the action. Took that Weatherby out and shot it with Hornady Superformance 165 GMX's. 3 shots in .400 out of a cold barrel. That will do.
Boy I was tempted to keep that Weatherby and give my O3-A3 to my son. But in the end my son got the Weatherby and I still have the Smith Corona O3A3 my dad gave me when I was 13 in 1969. I sporterized that 03 back then by carving and fitting it into a Herters laminated stock dad had bought several years earlier and never had the time to do the work himself. We had it mirror blued back then. I put a Timney trigger and a Timney speedlock spring in it then as well. It is still a work in progress. The bore has some fire cracking, more pitting and generally rough finish from war time production. After a recent scope change I was zeroing it at 200 yards the other day and accidentally got 3 shots in an inch! It's still got some life left in spite of all the surplus ammo I put through it back in the 70's and 90's.
I just Love anything to do with fine Engineering and that was impressive. Two Superb Rifles Mike.
Yes, 100% agree! I truly believe what you've said of the Sako, and of them all, the Finnbear would be my pick! And, I absolutely know you're right about the Tikka M65 because I have one! It's a priceless rifle! And, I'd have to give a Sako a complete thorough workout to believe it's a better rifle than the M65! Excellent video!
Picked up a Sako 75 in 308 in 2001 during my time in Helsinki, my came all stainless with the black stock with hand warmer inserts on grip and forearm, wish I chose the blue steel and wood stock after seeing your excellent video, thanks.
That 75 is a gem - and in .308 : ideal. I like that model - with that stock. All the best to you!
I’m always impressed with your reviews. Just love the Sako’s and Sauer rifles. I have a Sako deluxe 75 in 416 Rem mag it gives you the impression it will last forever.
Have you ever done a review on the Sauer 404 or 505?
Keep up the good work.
My father had a Tikka M55 Deluxe in .222 Remington. A beautiful rifle. Sub moa accuracy easily with hand loads. They don’t make them like that anymore.
Regarding the Husqvarna at the end: That is by the looks of it a model 46A, meaning it has the Swedish Mauser 96 (or 94, or 38 - essentially the same with different cocking handle angles) action as you pointed out. These were introduced since it became impossible to source Mauser 98 actions during WWII. However, the previous model, the 146, uses the Mauser 98 action and is generally viewed as more desirable. The stocks are excellent for open sights or possibly a super low mounted Aimpoint or similar optic. Only the 46A and 146 come in 9.3x57, later models discontinued that cartridge in favour of other options, like the x62.
Also, don't sleep on the post-war models based on Husqvarna's own actions, specifically the 1600/1640/1651 series (the 1651 being the Magnum model). They are essentially improved model 96 actions with side safety and some other improvements (or the opposite, as some might argue).
Husqvarna's post-war 640 model can come with either 96 or 98 actions depending on model year and availability of actions, but they are also cheap options for a hunting rifle.
That said, I have Sakos and Tikkas (both older and current) these days. 😃
The H&R trap gun behind you won’t stop calling out to me!!
Thanks for another great video Mike!
I was lusting also. It is a thumbnail on another vid about break actions.
Awesome video boss man‼️ 👍👍👍👍🎯💯👌
Keep Up the Good Work!!! 🤠👍
Will do - thank you
I had been looking on and off for a Husqvarna 46B for a long time (years) in 6.5x55 that had not been drilled and tapped and in good shape overall. after watching your video I decided to take my 100th-ish look at Simpsons to see if they got any in stock. While looking though their stock I found a rifle labeled as a 46 but with a stock set unlike a 46 and no thumb cutout in a receiver. it had everything I wanted (cock on close, not drilled and tapped, great stock, good original bluing, decent barrel, 6.5x55) so I jumped on it. After doing some research it turns out I got one of the earliest model 640s (a 646) that was made in 1944 with an M/38 action. I couldn't be happier.
Isn't good luck great : ) Doesn't happen often for me but when it does! Anyway, congrats on the find. That's a scarce rifle and a classic caliber - good for just about everything on this side of the pond; some exceptions. Can last indefinitely as you know. Thanks for the note. Good health and good shooting.
It may be interesting for viewers to realize the Husqvarna logo on everything from weedeaters to motorcycles is the endview of the business end of a gun barrel and the three horns are gun sights.
That is interesting : )
@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yeah, look up Husqvarna's history. They began back in 1689 making muskets
Good presentation. Quality rifles. Glad to see a 30-06. I am a fan of 30-06. Bought my son a TIKKA in .308. He doesn't realize what he has . He hasn't shot it yet. Shoots very good.
Enjoyable content Mike,.. I, for one, would like to see and learn more about these older rifles.
Thank you and will do
I'm a big fan of the 9.3 X 62 and the 6.5 X 55.
Thans! I had a Tikka T3 in 30-06, however it never came close to the M65 .300WM that I once owned. Best bolt action I've ever owned...
Great content...👍🏻
Thank you
Great video from SOUTH AFRICA
Thank you and God bless South Africa. Best to you as well : )
I think the modern t3x tikka is a poor mans sako. Still terrific rifles. Perfect feeding, great action, trigger and accuracy!
My go-to rifle is a M65 with standard stock , in the correct caliber (6.5x55SE) , and it's an absolute tack-driver. Better than 1/2 MOA with 140grain projectiles. It cost me 450$ , absolutely a steal. The difference between mine and a deluxe: Higher grade wood , the wood insert at the tip of the stock , and the monte carlo cheekpad.
Love these "old rifles".
The only ones I've seen having problems with the push feed ejector was a Remington 600 Mohawk and a Sako from the 70s. My favourite is still the Husquarna/Carl Gustav 1900. Never heard or seen problems with them
Love your "slow vids" - keep 'em coming 👍
You are awesome! I hunt deer in New Zealand. My fav hunting rifle is a Sako Finbear 3006 Ackley Improved (rebarrelled Shillen Barrel). I have also owned many old Tikka - currently have a LSA55 243 deluxe and an LSA55 223 (rebarrelled Shillen Barrel). I absolutely love the old Sako and Tikka. Must be old fashioned as I also hunt with a Mauser 98 in 8x57
2:00 what about Brno? They might be not as spectacular, but compact and steel nonetheless.
Speaking of scope mount bases, I miss old dovetail mounts. I've finally got myself employed at the store that's related to a certain gunmaking company, and they make their rimfire rifles with dovetails - only to put a Weaver rail on them rather than make a CZ-style mount
100% Agree!
Very nice Firearms, always liked your Videos
Thank you my friend
I've got 3 Sako L61R's. 300wm, 30-06, and 7mm rem mag. I like the ring mount system and the way they shoot. The factory stock combs have an angle down towards the receiver that takes the recoil away from your cheek when you fire it instead of up into your cheekbone. Very comfortable to shoot!
No Tikkas yet but someday... 👍👍
You have the wisdom. I'm hoping that Sako returns to that design - or something close.
Nice bolt rifles. Sometimes the old stuff is the best!
Very Interesting.
Always interesting!!! Thanks for taking the time as usual!!