This .270...or that .270...

[Tim.243]

But sometimes the old stuff is worth hanging onto, eh Tim?
(Post #23)

Oldest bit of kit you still regularly use

A keyring made from Russian reindeer hide, sank on a ship in 1786 (ish), raised in 1986, I got given the keyring in 1987 and it's been in daily use ever since!! A wonderful neighbour gifted me a set of place mats from the same wreck.

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I answered you that in a previous post they are going to my niece with the vintage JAP unless you never read it correctly.....

However all my expensive Snap-on tools brought new starting in 78 are still in warranty with a no quibble exchange

 

[Alhamander]

SD is well versed in giving people advice on what they would do but they won't be there to help you fix it, with the new more expensive rifle you will have a warranty also easy to source parts off the shelf.
My Rem 700 was new 13 years ago at £600 not missed a beat and lost count in what it has done so far.
That is 89p a week with out going back to the gunsmiths.

Yes indeed that is not a small thing to consider, point taken thanks!

 

[VSS]

Now, back to the OP:
Something about the old Sako has captured his imagination in a way that the Tikka never will. Although in his head he knows that buying the Tikka would be the wise choice, he won't. He'll buy the Sako, because it stirs something within him, and it'll give him years of pleasure.
And if he ever changes his mind? Well there's always another Tikka on the shelf.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

My table saw was built in 1941 and is better made and has higher tolerances than anything you could buy today. I don’t think there is a modern machine which can match it for ripping solid timber.

Wadkin?

 

[Mr. Gain]

there's always another Tikka on the shelf.

Wise words.

 

[Navarone]

Wadkin?

Yes sir Wadkin PK

 

[AlexD]

Yes indeed that is not a small thing to consider, point taken thanks!

You said you can get both, so get both.
Not getting the beautiful things to play with and fondle, when they became available, is something you will regret forever.
Not having a modern gun when you need it, will only embarrass you for the day.
So to save regrets and embarrassment, get both.

 

[Alhamander]

You said you can get both, so get both.
Not getting the beautiful things to play with and fondle, when they became available, is something you will regret forever.
Not having a modern gun when you need it, will only embarrass you for the day.
So to save regrets and embarrassment, get both.

That’s the way it’s looking

 

[jfr_1991]

If like me you’re grateful to shoot 15 deer a year, and calm mornings and warm evenings are more your thing, then go with what will make you smile every time you open the cabinet. I wouldn’t change my .270 for anything. Other than perhaps a 7x57, but I’m just that sort of person.

 

[VSS]

If like me you’re grateful to shoot 15 deer a year, and calm mornings and warm evenings are more your thing, then go with what will make you smile every time you open the cabinet. I wouldn’t change my .270 for anything. Other than perhaps a 7x57, but I’m just that sort of person.View attachment 362273

Lovely!

 

[huntsman]

Go with Oldie , it has character and a story. If you keep it as well as the previous owner you might be able to pass it on in time, to someone else who would have the same appreciation for it.
You can buy a Tikka anytime in whatever caliber you want, I started with one in 6.5x55, they are a grand light rifle and very accurate, but its just not the same thing.
Don't completely rule out two of the same caliber, I had two 308's for a long time. A fair weather stutzen and a synthetic for the rough days , but like you I moved to the dark side couple of years ago and picked up a 270 win barrel for the synthetic and absolutely love it. I think if I could have only one it would be the 270.
Looking forward to all the pictures!!!
Good luck in your decision!!

 

[Acm]

But sometimes the old stuff is worth hanging onto, eh Tim?
(Post #23)

Oldest bit of kit you still regularly use

A keyring made from Russian reindeer hide, sank on a ship in 1786 (ish), raised in 1986, I got given the keyring in 1987 and it's been in daily use ever since!! A wonderful neighbour gifted me a set of place mats from the same wreck.

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

Woah that was a deep scroll back in time quiet day?!

 

[VSS]

Woah that was a deep scroll back in time quiet day?!

No. I just remember stuff like that in past posts, so it didn't take much finding.

 

[Alhamander]

Go with Oldie , it has character and a story. If you keep it as well as the previous owner you might be able to pass it on in time, to someone else who would have the same appreciation for it.
You can buy a Tikka anytime in whatever caliber you want, I started with one in 6.5x55, they are a grand light rifle and very accurate, but its just not the same thing.
Don't completely rule out two of the same caliber, I had two 308's for a long time. A fair weather stutzen and a synthetic for the rough days , but like you I moved to the dark side couple of years ago and picked up a 270 win barrel for the synthetic and absolutely love it. I think if I could have only one it would be the 270.
Looking forward to all the pictures!!!
Good luck in your decision!!

I was thinking that having two of the same calibre would be silly...but then again, as you say, the weather can change and one must be prepared...!

 

[25 Sharps]

Sold: - Sako L61 Finnbear .270

Very clean L61 Finnbear Chambered in .270 Complete with all original furniture, rear sight, fore-sights 24" Bofors Steel Barrel with Deep gloss bluing in place throughout Nice tidy walnut stock with Pachmayer decelerator pad recently fitted Clean bore, rifle has been test fired with Sako ammo...

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No scope on that rifle. If the OP’s has a German 8x56 on it that would make up the difference.

 

[25 Sharps]

Seriously?
1. to cut costs
2. to cope with a dearth of skilled gunmakers
3. because consumerism demands novelty
That doesn't mean a new gun isn't more accurate or reliable than an old one (it probably is), just that these benefits arise from the aforementioned pressures.
As for the rifles one likes best, I find classic vs. modern about as meaningful as blondes vs. brunettes.

I’ve always gone for brunettes, as I get older though blondes are more my thing

 

[NickJ]

That Sako model is a great rifle but.....if I lived on somewhere as wet as the Isle of Skye I'd go for something with a stainless barrel and a synthetic stock

 

[Alhamander]

That Sako model is a great rifle but.....if I lived on somewhere as wet as the Isle of Skye I'd go for something with a stainless barrel and a synthetic stock

Yep already got one of them, in an as-locally-known "only calibre I've ever needed" .243...! Mind you, also an old wooden Mossberg .22Mag which misfires every 3 rounds, always a fun toss of the coin...

 

[Mountain Bug]

You said you can get both, so get both.
Not getting the beautiful things to play with and fondle, when they became available, is something you will regret forever.
Not having a modern gun when you need it, will only embarrass you for the day.
So to save regrets and embarrassment, get both.

Finally, a voice of reason

Scott

 

[Ade8mm]

Finally, a voice of reason

Scott

Not finally. I think you will find that has been covered earlier.

And yes Mountain Bug, AlexD is quite correct