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Sako Riihimaki opinions please...........
toad67
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Again the local Gun shop has another item that is tough to resist. It is a Sako Riihimaki in .222 Rem on the rack. It has a Leupold 4 X 12 VXII on it for $900. Looks like a good deal since it is a Sako in good condition and since it is older it might appreciate in value as compared to buying a new gun and going down in value. Also wondering why I can't seem to find it in the current issue of the Blue book (probably since I am blind). Any thoughts on this Sako in 222? Thanks in advance.
Todd
Todd
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I also agree that you should buy something that appeals to you aestheically as well. I have been on both ends of that stick, so to speak. Nothing worse than buying something because your sure it's a great investment, but have no real interest in said gun. Then the buggers in Yugoslavia import a Godzillion SKS 59/66's and the gun you bought for a grand that was currently worth "$1500" becomes worth $150. OK....it's a touch of sour grapes. It hurt pretty bad though since all the guns coming in were unissued for $250 and VG for $200. Mine was pre flood, but who cares. It barely rates a VG. And I have SKS's already that are fine representative examples and good shooters. It's an embarrasment I will never sell just to remind myself to stay in focus whenever I am expending to expand the collection. On the other hand I once bought a little 32 Sauer pistol because it looked cool, and was priced around $200. Beautifully engineered and machined little gun. Is now worth $1000 even in todays market. Buy what you like, chances are you'll do fine!
OleDuk[:D][:D]
those three Sakos were the most accurate rifles i ever owned and out shot everyone of my friends Remingtons, Mossbergs, Winchesters "et alii"
BUY.., BUY.., BUY.., BUY.., BUY.., BUY..,
i highly recommend you buy it, you will kick yourself many times if you do not.