Sako Semi-auto sniper rifle?... I'm listening

[dms416]

Sako to Develop New Family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has signed a letter of intent with Sako Ltd. to develop a new family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles / DMRs. It will be very interesting to follow what the Sako semi-auto will look like, and if they will use Benelli's ARGO system, make a clone or...

www.thefirearmblog.com

"The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has signed a letter of intent with Sako Ltd. to develop a new family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles / Designated Marksman’s Rifles. "

Could be interesting.... Or perhaps it could be vaporware like the AI AS50...

 

[RyanScott]

I don’t know why they would need to develop anything from a clean sheet.

 

[dms416]

I don’t know why they would need to develop anything from a clean sheet.

I'm curious to see what they come up with from their perspective. One could argue that there are some decent systems already...but then again, anybody waiting for a duty-grade semi auto sniper that isn't 308 or 223 is left holding their dicks at the moment...

 

[RyanScott]

There’s no way they buy something in 7.62x39.

 

[theLBC]

I'm curious to see what they come up with from their perspective. One could argue that there are some decent systems already...but then again, anybody waiting for a duty-grade semi auto sniper that isn't 308 or 223 is left holding their dicks at the moment...

only til august.

 

[dms416]

only til august.

No idea what you’re referring to and I’m still skeptical

 

[GUNNER10]

Hmmm

Sako screams take my money.

A rifle derivative of the the M1/2/3/4 lineup makes me want to barf.

 

[308pirate]

I don’t know why they would need to develop anything from a clean sheet.

If only they would listen to know it alls like you...........nothing would ever be improved.

 

[SeekingNorth]

They probably want domestic production of their defense weapons... Commendable!!

I belive most of their defense tactics are based on fighting in woods with no very long range shots needed.. + it needs to be ultra reliable in cold weather.

 

[EastBayRidge]

There’s no way they buy something in 7.62x39.

7.62x54R... LOL

 

[ralfabco]

PGWDTI has the new Direwolf

 

[delinquent pleb]

Just to be novel...something chambered in .260Rem/6.5 Creedmore.

It would feed from 7.62x51 mag, plenty of choice in projectiles, proven ballistics, mild recoil, very accurate....stranger things have happened.

 

[JMGlasgow]

What's a Creedmore?

Is that like a chinese Creedmoor knockoff?

 

[dms416]

PGWDTI has the new Direwolf

Had not heard of this. Didn't seem to get much love when mentioned here:

PGW Direwolf - new game changer rifle?

This was brought up on a Canadian forum board. Apparently PGW (same brand that makes the coyote and timberwolf rifles) has made a new properietary .338LM semi-auto rifle, which they claim is going to be a "game changer". From PGWDTI: "Introducing the patent pending PGWDTI DIREWOLF 338...

www.snipershide.com

 

[locutus]

If you're starting with a clean slate, at least consider the .338 RUM, 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC.

 

[ralfabco]

Had not heard of this. Didn't seem to get much love when mentioned here:

PGW Direwolf - new game changer rifle?

This was brought up on a Canadian forum board. Apparently PGW (same brand that makes the coyote and timberwolf rifles) has made a new properietary .338LM semi-auto rifle, which they claim is going to be a "game changer". From PGWDTI: "Introducing the patent pending PGWDTI DIREWOLF 338...

www.snipershide.com

PGWDTI claims good accuracy and results with the rifle. They are in the process to obtain ATF approval, to export the Direwolf to the USA.

 

[tiger49931]

We will see i havent seen many 300 win mag autos that funtion flawlessly and have great accuracy. But 338 would be huge like literally hahaha . i just want a decent price semi autop 300 win that is POF accurate.

 

[delinquent pleb]

What's a Creedmore?

Is that like a chinese Creedmoor knockoff?

Ah...good pick up. My bad

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Sako to Develop New Family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has signed a letter of intent with Sako Ltd. to develop a new family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles / DMRs. It will be very interesting to follow what the Sako semi-auto will look like, and if they will use Benelli's ARGO system, make a clone or...

www.thefirearmblog.com

"The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has signed a letter of intent with Sako Ltd. to develop a new family of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles / Designated Marksman’s Rifles. "

Could be interesting.... Or perhaps it could be vaporware like the AI AS50...

Do you mean Tika?

 

[dms416]

Do you mean Tika?

Tikka is part of Sako.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Which are both owned by Beretta.

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Which are both owned by Beretta.

From my understanding, Salo partnered with Beretta to produce barrels for Beretta. Sako is Sako and Tikka is a line of Sako rifles... like Valmet

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Tikka is part of Sako.

Yes

 

[JMGlasgow]

Nope, all part of Beretta Holdings. Same with Stoeger, Steiner, Burris, Benelli...

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Burris is a family owned company in Colorado

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Well looks like I am mistaken

 

[JMGlasgow]

Dude, you're out of your league. Beretta has owned Burris since 2002. Do a search on Beretta Holding Group. They also own Franchi, A. Uberti, and a few others.

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

I don't really like Italian products. Flashy saran wrapped crap

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Dude, you're out of your league. Beretta has owned Burris since 2002. Do a search on Beretta Holding Group. They also own Franchi, A. Uberti, and a few others.

Yeah so I just read

 

[Oldsnakeindagrass]

Ah well... another bubble burst

 

[dms416]

Well...this was an annoying and pointless detour...