Thread: Need some suggestions fella on a special gift/family heirloom firearm...what would yo

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Just because it is a sako doesn't mean it will shoot. I can say that from personal experience. The full wood models are the worst. You might get a good shooter or a frustrating disaster that nothing including a panel of gunsmiths will cure.
I agree with Spudattack .. they are a bit too common

He's a shit shot anyway

Looking at a deluxe now instead, it's a bit more shiny.

Sako, typical kiwi response really, for some really special footwear to go with the rifle you could get some bullers and to top it off for the hotter days a pair of extra special jandels.

Originally Posted by sneeze

Sako, typical kiwi response really, for some really special footwear to go with the rifle you could get some bullers and to top it off for the hotter days a pair of extra special jandels.

Got to have some sort of traditional feel to it mate. May even go whole hog and find some beige stubbies and an old blue/black checkered swanni

Cool thread and awesome idea on the family's behalf.

What about something really different - Flint lock, muzzle loader etc? Could be a good way of showing his future youngins how things used to be.

What about a Double Rifle? your in the zone, now that becomes a keeper, if you haven't made your mind up in 10years, I might consider selling you mine

Originally Posted by JoshC

Got to have some sort of traditional feel to it mate. May even go whole hog and find some beige stubbies and an old blue/black checkered swanni

and topped off with an oilskin parka

I wish I never sold my Bavarian 308 with Kahles CT scope. Bugger it

Edit: Shit it was gorgeous, what was I thinking.

Originally Posted by JoshC

What condition?

Brand new or absolutely as brand new.

ChrisW should be able to tell you the availability of a Sako 85 Deluxe, calibres etc.

Originally Posted by Maca49

What about a Double Rifle? your in the zone, now that becomes a keeper, if you haven't made your mind up in 10years, I might consider selling you mine

Nah he needs more than two shots normally! And I only have a week to coordinate this all now, so unfortunately something a bit more available needs to be decided on.

Originally Posted by hotsoup

I wish I never sold my Bavarian 308 with Kahles CT scope. Bugger it

Edit: Shit it was gorgeous, what was I thinking.

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Yeah that is nice.

What ever the final lovely choice is, would it be worth getting a silver inlay made with some details of the auspicious occasion engraved and set into the stock as a special touch ??. If a booking was made today ahead of time with an engraver and in-letter, they could more than likely do it immediately when you get the gun. What could be really cool is if the family has an historic coat of arms that your cobber doesn't know about....
Just some ideas, hope you don't mind my 2c

Originally Posted by JoshC

Nah he needs more than two shots normally! And I only have a week to coordinate this all now, so unfortunately something a bit more available needs to be decided on.

I can confirm you don’t need more than two shots, your not actually looking forward to the second!

Ring the bloody Swazi man!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

A Sako 85 Deluxe in the calibre you desire with Optilock ringmounts. Not the Optilock base/ring combo. Kahles Helia 3 3-9x42 4A L/7mm Click/PU $1,990

I will take 10 please at that price

Sporterised 303, Buller's/Ashley's, Stubbies, Swanni, Oilskin and Terry Towelling hat!

Adult Blank Terry Cotton Bucket Hat Flat Top for Custom Embroidery for sale – Cotton Bucket Hat manufacturer from china (100093267).

The Classic look.