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  1. K

    Short Actions bring back the 222

    The 222 is my favorite rabbit and fox cartridge in a Sako little action L46/461/A1 - nothing sweeter for me. Wore one out over 30 years use and then found another in pristine condition. Made for each other - the sako small action and the 222. hang out for one and chances are very high that...
  2. K

    Sako Finn bear twist Rate

    Yes all very interesting But they did make 30 cal barrels in 12" ie then chambered for 308. - I will check mine to see and report back.
  3. K

    Sako Finn bear twist Rate

    Interesting comment from Bloo .300 H&H .375 H&H - 1- 12” 300 H&H with 1-12" ??? Is that a typo or good info from a reliable source - not doubting your info - just surprised and will check mine at next opp as had always assumed it was 1-10" or am i misreading something here - also very...
  4. K

    Triple E wax from OZ

    Here is one formula some might like to try. Take PURE turpentine [ not mineral turpentine] and dissolve shavings of beeswax into it until saturated. Then add pure tung oil [ oil from the Tung nut ] NOT the product called Tung oil, which is mixed with various inc poly. Mix to a light or creamy...
  5. K

    338 Win mag or 375 H&H

    375 is my choice. Loaded with a 200g Sierra, which is made for the 375 Winchester cartridge, its a hammer on all medium game at moderate ranges - say 150-200 yds. Try H4895 as it can be downloaded with acceptable accuracy. This load also produces light recoil - actually a delight to practice...
  6. K

    I think I found a rare one. L461 Single Shot 17-222 Custom

    Maybe we should take a call to see how many are out there in members hands? me 1x L57 in 243 - still shooting
  7. K

    L57 custom project

    Great project Scot. Exactly what I'd love to with with a spare L57 action I have on hand. Looking forward to seeing your finished result.
  8. K

    Sako 75 or 85 for WSM cartridges?

    Hi Stonecreek - a very good point - thanks
  9. K

    Sako 75 or 85 for WSM cartridges?

    I have a Rem 700 in 300 WSM, nothing wrong with it at all - but I only own and use sako L-series rifles in 5 calibers so far - very happy with them but now wanting a WSM cartridge and of course these are not available in any pre- 75 or 85 models. I've never even handled a 75 or 85 but...
  10. K

    Hello from Japan.

    Hi Tatsuo That's a very nice Sako rifle to start with . Welcome.
  11. K

    Rare?

    Thanks for the pics - nice rifle. Would love to see the bolt face if possible as to the larger diam bolt head on the smaller face
  12. K

    Hello from Tasmania

    Hi Peter, I'm from Vic but have lot of land in Tas. Enjoy this site for all things Sako - have ya got any? cheers KJ
  13. K

    Ode to the 308

    Thanks for sharing - yeah love those 308's in any Sako
  14. K

    New old 222 rifle!!!

    Hi JM2. Lapua and Winchester for sure make 222 Rem brass. Both are very accurate in my 222 Sako's
  15. K

    L57 bolt differences - help

    https://sakocollectors.com/forum/threads/l61r-bolt-shroud.7091/ well thanks for all that input - never realised there were so many variations. All my other L-series have a protruding cocking piece, so assumed something was missing. Not sure if its related but L57's I've had the safety has...
  16. K

    L57 bolt differences - help

    Yes deersako its does seem to function OK and the safety is very easy to operate on the short one - though I've have not fired any loads in the shorter one yet as I assumed it was missing something. Also seems to fit and function in the others action. What are the later shorter variations of...
  17. K

    L57 bolt differences - help

    With the virus lockdown no work on it seemed a good time to be spend some time in the shed and get some old projects moving along. But I noticed these 'unusual to me' differences with two L57 bolts. Serial nos. are in the 2000's and the other the 6000's. One has a smaller section that doesn't...
  18. K

    Sako L57

    Agreed with above - not a factory stock. But can I ask you how easy/hard is the safety to use, ie amount of pressure. I have two L57's and one safety is light and smooth, the other much stiffer , and trying to figure out how it was meant to be.
  19. K

    Help in identifying- Sako high power magnum mauser?

    The H&H chamber is easily identified - just remove the bolt and take a look, and if its noticeably 'conical' its more than likely the 300 H&H. Have a look as its really quite distinguishable - tho if in any doubt please make a chamber cast or have a gunsmith check it out.
  20. K

    Sako 222 magnum on a L57 action, long two piece forend with an engraved floorplate?

    well that one is really very unusual - any chance of more pics of the action - and the bolt face - 222 Mag usually not on the L57 or the later L579 action as its a smaller rim size. L57 was 243/308/6mm Rem bolt face as far as I know or understand. But also one wonders if its a custom job esp...

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