Finally got my first Hunting Rifle - Sako 85 .308!

[Anomander]

I've been a member here for a number of years, but have owned only a self defense handgun up to now. During this time, I've posted many queries on virtually every brand of hunting rifle out there - from the Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter right down to the Marlin 336 30-30 lever action carbine.

Well, yesterday I received the most unbelievable surprise of my life, when my father-in-law phoned me to go and pick something up for him from the gun shop. When I got there, it turns out that waiting for me there was a brand spanking new Sako 85 Hunter in .308, with a Leopold scope.

I now just have to put in my license application and if all goes well (fingers crossed) it will be ready for use by the time the Hunting Season arrives.

My first hunting rifle, and what a fantastic one it is! I cannot express how privileged I feel this morning.

[Naldinho]

Congrates Anomander

[Maroelas]

Blaaaaaaady hell!

That is super nice! You got a great rifle there, I have one in 30-06 and I love it! And just by coincidence I have a Leupold on mine (VXII) too.

[Anomander]

Ja - I haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face since yesterday.

Absolutely amazing. What a gift! And one that will last a lifetime.

[urabus]

very, very nice!!!
got myself one in .375 H&H for Christmas...hehe
your grand children will love it....haha

[henno777]

That is an awesome surprise! My father in law's number is.... , (for some tips).

[marshy]

Congrats!!!! That's fantastic news! Remember to send some bilies his way!

[Pirate]

Bliiiiiksem.... He must me really glad you took his daughter off his hands!! The man's got taste, that rifle will last lifetimes, and it is an instant family heirloom! Now just don't go stick all kind of pimpy things on thay, a rifle like that deserves to speak in a loud voice :-)

:- P

[soldierboy]

Farking hell!!! Does he have anymore daughters? My father-in-law just gives me $hit!!!! Enjoy that rifle, I'm jealous!!!

[JHH]

Nice!

Give that toppie a Bells!