Sako Arctos 30/06

[Backyardsniper]

Sako Arctos 30/06 with optilok QD mounts and Lyman Aperture sight. I also have the factory rear sight. LOP was shortened to 13.5" they come from the factory at 14 or 14.5 I cant remember. Has the set trigger which is fairly rare. Rear scope base must be removed to properly mount the Aperture. Loosen 2 screws and slide it off. Its a 30 second operation. Return to Zero for the scope and the Aperture is superb. Scope is not included. However, rings, bases and aperture sight do go with it. It has a 21" 11 twist barrel and it is extremely accurate. I have a LOT of new brass and projectiles if you need to purchase some to make it a turn key deal. Scope can be purchased along with the rifle if desired. It is a Swaro Z3 3-10
$2100 for the rifle, bases, rings and aperture sight. As usual PM me if you want to chat or have any questions.

 

[Backyardsniper]

I actually think these may be Leupold QD rings and bases, I'll double check to be sure.

 

[375er]

They are Leupold QD mounts. I would recognise them anywhere!

 

[Backyardsniper]

Yeah. You’re right. I wasn’t paying attention when I posted it.

 

[Dakota300]

Yeah. You’re right. I wasn’t paying attention when I posted it.

Hope you don't mind me saying this, but that is a beautiful Shepard in the backround!

 

[CoElkHunter]

Hope you don't mind me saying this, but that is a beautiful Shepard in the backround!

+1.

 

[Red Leg]

Very fine rifles. I have one in 30-06 and 9.3x62.

 

[David AK 53]

The dark wood is striking, very nice!

 

[Backyardsniper]

Hope you don't mind me saying this, but that is a beautiful Shepard in the backround!

Thanks. He isn't any prettier than he thinks he is. Ha ha

 

[Backyardsniper]

Here are a few more pics for any of you working dog aficionados out there since y'all seem to like the dogos. This is the same pupper in the pic with the rifle, just in business mode instead of hanging around being a couch ornament.

 

[Dakota300]

Here are a few more pics for any of you working dog aficionados out there since y'all seem to like the dogos. This is the same pupper in the pic with the rifle, just in business mode instead of hanging around being a couch ornament.

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Wow, there's another reason I love these dogs! How old is he, and what's his name?

 

[Backyardsniper]

His name is Kilo, he's 6. I have a 3yr old female as well named Zuzu. She is quite a little hot rod.

 

[Backyardsniper]

 

[Dakota300]

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You're a lucky man, they give us soo much.
Attached photo is my son's dog Mishka, sadly she passed away a year ago, wound up with a blockage, and pneumonia, she was only 5 years old.
My apologies for the verticle pic, couldn't get it straight.
Gerry

 

[Dakota300]

You're a lucky man, they give us soo much.
Attached photo is my son's dog Mishka, sadly she passed away a year ago, wound up with a blockage, and pneumonia, she was only 5 years old.
My apologies for the verticle pic, couldn't get it straight.
Gerry

Ps, pitty the fool that picks your house with bad intentions! Lol

 

[Louis Toadvine]

@Backyardsniper Very nice rifle--hope someone snaps it up soon.

I have a question regarding scope ring height that I hope you don't mind me asking. What height Leupold rings are those? I just ordered my first Sako 85 in a similar cartridge (8x57) and will likely use a set of Talley QD rings and the bases they make for the 85. I will be mounting a low power scope (Leica Amplus 1-6x24), and I'd like to have the scope mounted as low as possible without interfering with bolt movement or ejected cartridges.

Low rings should be fine with the 70 degree bolt lift, but I've read a lot about the 85's ejection issues (primarily on larger cartridges; i.e. .375+ and magnum lengths) with large scopes/turrets or those mounted too low, so I'm concerned I'll have an issue with the low rings and will have to step up to the medium heights. Trying to decide if I should just go with the mediums up front and avoid a potential headache. The Talley Sako base adds a little bit of height, too, so that might provide some space and make the low rings a possibility. I just don't want any ejection issues.

Again, hope someone buys this Arctos. If it sticks around too long, I may find myself buying my second Sako!

 

[Backyardsniper]

I should have already marked this. I actually have a trade pending. I will check the height on those rings. I'm pretty sure they are low rings. That is a 42mm scope and it sits as low as it possibly can.