Sako Modded L61R Question

[Glam!]

I recently got my hands on a .264 L61R Finnbear Deluxe (I'll edit with pics once I get it back from my friend's field test. Lol)
It's actually in really amazing shape considering it was a gift, the only issue(s) is that the previous owner replaced the original wood stock with a lighter synthetic, and shortened the barrel about 6 inches and threaded the muzzle to accommodate a muzzle brake.
I'm wondering how these changes affect the accuracy/recoil/value of this rifle?

 

[sakojim]

My personal opinion is that the rifle has lost considerable value with these alterations both in collect-ability and performance. It baffles me why anyone would want to alter or shoot such a caliber with a shortened barrel and a muzzle blaster. If you do plan to shoot it please wear good ear muffs. Sakojim.

 

[Glam!]

My personal opinion is that the rifle has lost considerable value with these alterations both in collect-ability and performance. It baffles me why anyone would want to alter or shoot such a caliber with a shortened barrel and a muzzle blaster. If you do plan to shoot it please wear good ear muffs. Sakojim.

I almost figured as much.
To be fair to the previous owner though, the 2 times I've shot it (so far), I had my typical groupings at 200 yards, and the recoil was still considerably less than my Remington 700 in the same caliber. Ditto on the ear protection tho. Lmao

 

[stonecreek]

Toss the muzzle brake and get a suppressor in its place. This will make the rifle bearable to shoot, although velocities will be a couple of hundred FPS short of what they might otherwise be. Yes, its value as a collectible has been negated, but as a suppressed hunting rifle it might be worthwhile.