Such a scope can be mounted (preferably with rings contemporaneous with the rifle) low enough to offer practical eye alignment and be much better adapted to real world shooting. I'd recommend replacing the scope with one which has no objective bell and will sit to the rear of the ladder sight. The problem with this is that the L46 stock comb is rather low, so with the very high scope mounting you will find it impossible for your cheek to even touch the stock when your eye is aligned with the scope. The mounts are very high, as they have to be with this particular scope since it has to clear the ladder sight. The scope mounts are very late Sako Optilocks from the 2000's, which seem out of place on a rifle 50 years older.
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I do have one strong criticism of the way it is set up. While it is a very desirable rifle, this model is not scarce enough to be what most people would regard as "collectible". Auction: 11108728 Up for bids is what many people consider the best and finest 222 caliber sporting rifle ever made. Such a rifle is only "collectible" in the sense that a Sako enthusiast might want one like it if he didn't already have one.
#Sako riihimaki 222 for sale serial number#
Its serial number likely places it somewhere in the mid-1950's, but as Paulson says, that can be misleading and the only way to know when it was made is to consult the Club's factory records service. Many people consider the “RIIHIMAKI” the best 222 rifle ever made.This little gem is built on a miniature Mauser type action.That looks like a pretty nice old L46. Sako Riihimaki in 222.24″barrel,wood is excellent condition as well as metal with a couple minor marks in the bluing, bore is very good,some light use wear on the trigger guard.Custom made blondish stock, with nice cut checkering, sling swivels and hard Sako buttplate.
#Sako riihimaki 222 for sale full#
Sako Riihimaki 222Rem Full Mannlicher stock with cheekpiece,checkered,serial 10650,98 bluing with period Lyman Wolverine scope and Leupold mounts. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. As I said the pictures you posted were not the same as I what had and I didn't actually see them until after I purchased the rifle. Sako Riihimaki 222Rem Mannlicher for sale. It is likely more in keeping with what you are looking for and likely from the same vendor that you got the pictures that you posted. Leupold Sako 1 inch Scope Ringmounts, High, Matte Finish, 54410. Sako Optilock Ringmounts - 1in, Low, Blue S1701900 NEW. Arrow: Perhaps this will make up for your loss the other day. Sako Riihimaki L46 218 Bee Flush 3 Round Mag Rare. Based on a Sako L46 barreled action, serial number 51330 was stocked by Lenard Brownell in 1963.