Back before internet days, you could order SAKO actions from suppliers listed in Shotgun News.
I was all set to buy a L579 medium action. Had the FFL lined up, had the order form filled out (you know, like a sheet of paper you put in an envelope,with STAMPS and mailed along with a money order
). Then along came a brand new Remington 700 that was heavily discounted for some reason I don't recall. I wanted the SAKO but the Remington was cheaper by a huge margin. There was no real choice. I didn't have much money, it was going to be the Remington.
The Remington eventually went in a trade and was replaced by a stainless Winchester model 70 with the classic (pre-64) type action and a synthetic stock.
Everytime I handled a SAKO or saw someone with a SAKO, I knew I had missed an opportunity.
Such is life.