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Having fondled and shot 20+ Sakos, I've only had one that would not shoot. It was a manufacturing defect on the model 75 Stainless Synthetic in 338 Federal. Everything else I've been able to get to shoot sub-inch groups at 100 yds. with my handloads.
One of the gunsmiths I deal with says he loves to re-barrel Sakos as he never has to true the actions.

left to right......

Sako 85 medium
Sako 75 medium
Sako AV
Sako l61R
Sako S491
Sako Riihimaki





They shoot.
The actions in the races are slicker than owlschitt. Triggers can be adjusted.
Set Triggers on newer models that break at 9 oz.
They shoot.

oh yeah, did I mention they are shooters.

Drawbacks, heavy on the wood models, price new on new models.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...881/Re_Sako_Bavarian_Carbine#Post8667881


https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._The_walnut_stocked_Sako_85_#Post8506800


https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._Something_for_the_Sako_snob#Post8370611



Best,

GWB

They machine them true from the start. The face where the shoulder of the barrel butts up to the action is precision ground.


A lot of rigidity designed in this little action.

Yes sir,

another Sako, another story...........


Being a junk man at heart, I am always pickin' through other folks used items. Can't help it.
I picked up this action about 10 years ago. Never did any thing with it. The price was right and ya never can tell!




Sako S491 action

A couple years after I picked up the Sako action, a fellow had a used Richards Microfit thumbhole stock for sale. Turns out it just happened to be glass bedded for a Sako S491 action, once again, the price was right. Couldn't resist.

Fast forward to a year or so ago when I started postin' on 24hour consitently, As stated above, I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin, but what with all the wankers here and their fast twist Ackleys, it made me feel like a dwarf at Chippendale's. My equipment just wasn't cuttin' it.

So I got the hankerin' for a small caliber chambering with a fast twist barrel. Turns out a friend had a 1 in 8" twist Shilen Select Match stainless barrel layin' around his shop. Even had a 223 AI reamer and a Vais brake. I guess gunsmiths are like barbers. I told him I wanted to build a walking varminter, 22" barrel with a contour like a Remmy LVSF. You see what I got. LOL

Well, a few dollars traded hands, I pulled out an old scope I'd basically gotten free from another deal and tossed them into a feed barrel and rolled it down a hill at the lease. When I pulled the lid, dang if a Spare Parts Rifle didn't pop out.






Sako S491 action, Richards laminate thumbhole stock. Twenty-six inch Shilen Select Match Barrel, Vais Brake, chambered for 223 AI, Burris 8 x 32 Signature Scope.

But, it makes an impression on critters........





and shoots 36 gr. thru 82 grainers pretty much to the same point of impact and you can see the hit.

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So, I guess I can slum the heavy barrel and the muzzle brake.


Best,


GWB

I have one in 30 06 and they are good shooters. I never go on a hunt without it.
That l61R is the only rifle that I have that has never missed....

I made a called head shot on a small bird at 70m with an L61R in .375 using a fence post as a rest. That's about as good as it gets.

Did you kill the bird?