![]() In October, Mark Almeida, a 45-year-old American living in University Place, Washington, suffered injuries to his hand when his new Sako 300 Winchester Short Mag Finnlight model rifle exploded while he was shooting at a firing range. The Finnish hunting rifle manufacturer Sako has recalled nearly 3,000 of its guns with a potential defect that could cause it to break apart when fired. The rifles in question have barrels made from sub standard steel and are subject to rupture.If you call don't let the sales rep tell you the rifles are fine, they are walking the company line on this one.Stoeger Canada said they are sending letters to all who bought these rifles.What about if the rifle has been sold a few times?Look up the story about the Sako that blew up in Victoria BC, Canada and you will see that it was one of these rifles in question.Of course they made it out to be the shooters fault by saying he overloaded the rifle but in reality he was using factory ammo that resulted in the blown up rifle. ![]() In Canada call Stoeger they are the Canadian importers for Tikka and Sako rifles at 18. If you have one of the rifles with those serial numbers you are urged to call Beretta USA at 1 800 636-3420. Hows that for PR work on the buying public ? The Sako rifles are affected too as they use the same barrel manufacturer. Then use the report function in each message or post so I can kick them out!īeware of anything that might seem fishy!Īnd again, for all of you who registered your personal name as username, please contact me so I can change it to a more anonymous username.To all who have these rifles please be advised of the recall on T3 Stainless rifles with serial numbers starting with 419140 and going to 461951.I was about to buy a Tikka with the serial number 435081 and the Stoeger rep told me my rifle was fine and safe to shoot.Although he would not give me any guarantee especially when the serial number fell within the list he provided. Check them too and if they are long standing members, PM them and ask if the message is legit. Same goes for other members they might refer to. If they have no posts and signed up the same day or very recently, stay away. Email him at: ”Ĭheck the status of whoever message you. Saw your post about purchasing a stock for a Safari. ![]() The reply contains a gmail or hotmail address or similar ”anonymous” email addresses which they want you to reply to. They register and replies to members requests for guns and/or parts or other things. Lately there has been more and more scammers on the forum board. ![]()
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