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Bolt cracked on L579 forester .308

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Sako is still Sako (at least mostly) in Finland. The problem we have here in the USA is with the importer, Beretta USA. They have a well-earned reputation for being, shall we say, unhelpful. And since Beretta owns Sako at the corporate level, there's not much we can do about it.
 
Hi
I can tell you that it was not easy to get them to take it for a look.
Normal procedures, is first to bring it to approved store and let them see on it first, then they might send it to Sako.
But nearest approved store is quite far away from me.
After very long discussions with Sako, they aggreed to receive it in the gate of the factory and then investigate the gun.
Jan
 
Hi
I can tell you that it was not easy to get them to take it for a look.
Normal procedures, is first to bring it to approved store and let them see on it first, then they might send it to Sako.
But nearest approved store is quite far away from me.
After very long discussions with Sako, they aggreed to receive it in the gate of the factory and then investigate the gun.
Jan

Please keep us up to date with this. Hopefully there are people in the Sako factory who share your passion for one of the best rifles ever made.

If they offer you an S20 or 85 as a replacement please sell it and buy another L579 ;)
 
Hopefully, the Beretta corporate culture doesn't extend all the way to the management and line workers at the factory. Good luck, and maybe the right guy will take an interest in your problem.
 
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Hi i know its hard to see, and taking pictures of it is ouite impossible.
The crack is starting in the middle and going down inside the sliced lock part, and around the outer side all the way to the other lok part.
I am an aircraft engineer, and tested it with penetrant/developer
So i am quite sure of the crack.
A gun smith here in Finland that has been in the business over 40 years, has only seen this one time before.
But what to do with my hunting friend now is a good question
Regards Jan
Buy a new bolt it it's a concern. Never seen or heard of a crack like that. Love to hold it with my own hands
 
If they offer you an S20 or 85 as a replacement please sell it and buy another L579 ;)

Don't get peoples hopes up. I don't think any company anywhere in the world would replace a 50 year old product with a new one without exchange of cash.:D
 
Don't get peoples hopes up. I don't think any company anywhere in the world would replace a 50 year old product with a new one without exchange of cash.:D
Apparently you have not heard of Leupold & Stevens, a small optics manufacturing company located in Portland, OR. Since they are a small company they have yet to set up and hire customer service oriented employees.
Stephen
 
What does a 100+ year old break open revolver have in common with a cracked bolt face on a L579 Sako rifle? I've seen some threads get hi-jacked before, but this one takes the cake!
 
Sorry old guy not good on computers. Was checking to see if this gun is worth anything and when it might have been made. Its for a friend of mine. I dont know alot about guns serial number 84176. Sorry paulson no harm intended
 
What does a 100+ year old break open revolver have in common with a cracked bolt face on a L579 Sako rifle? I've seen some threads get hi-jacked before, but this one takes the cake!
Ever hear of Kevin Bacon? Geez, it was just a question and firearms related, indeed. I unsolicitedly hijacked a Norwegian's post just minutes ago. I would like Kentucky Fried, a Pepsi, fries, and lots of ketchup.
Stephen
 
Im just an old hunter who bought my first sako. Joined to ask some questions and enjoy the people. I hit the wrong thread because im not so good on computers or ipads. No harm ever intended
 
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