Von_Lehmann
Member
Hey guys,
I am looking to buy a new small game/grouse gun. At first I had my heart set on a CZ in .17hmr but then I thought, well...I am in the land of Sako, may as well do as the Finns do.
So black grouse and caipercaille are usually taken on the tops of trees around 100m. I would say the most popular rounds for this are the .222, the .223, the .308, and the 6.5. I know those last two sound pretty big, but you use FMJ rounds and the meat loss is far less than you expect. I currently hunt with a Weatherby .308
But I wanted something a little smaller/lighter/safer for this. I took a look at some second hand sights here and I found quite a few Sako L46 and L461 for sale. From around 400-600 euros. A couple with heavy barrels, all of them with optics included.
But I really am not sure which one to get and if I should get the L46 or the L461 and is something with a heavy barrel a better purchase or not? SO I was really hoping someone with more knowledge on these rifles could school me and give me some guidance
I am looking to buy a new small game/grouse gun. At first I had my heart set on a CZ in .17hmr but then I thought, well...I am in the land of Sako, may as well do as the Finns do.
So black grouse and caipercaille are usually taken on the tops of trees around 100m. I would say the most popular rounds for this are the .222, the .223, the .308, and the 6.5. I know those last two sound pretty big, but you use FMJ rounds and the meat loss is far less than you expect. I currently hunt with a Weatherby .308
But I wanted something a little smaller/lighter/safer for this. I took a look at some second hand sights here and I found quite a few Sako L46 and L461 for sale. From around 400-600 euros. A couple with heavy barrels, all of them with optics included.
But I really am not sure which one to get and if I should get the L46 or the L461 and is something with a heavy barrel a better purchase or not? SO I was really hoping someone with more knowledge on these rifles could school me and give me some guidance