I've begun searching for a .308 Forester L579 Mannlicher carbine and wonder what other members have found about the accuracy of that configuration? Will these rifles hold MOA groups? As far as 200-300 yards? Does the Mannlicher stock effect accuracy? I'm looking for a solid rifle to use in the field for deer, antelope and elk hunting and would appreciate your experience with Sako carbines. Thanks.
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Sako long range accuracy
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I have a .308 carbine with a mannlicher stock - its a deadly deer rifle - the barrel is only 18 1/2 inches long - its drives nails - I hunt in the northern Maine mountians with it and the lonset shot I ever took with it was 200 yards - the 10 pointer is on my wall
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I've hunting with my pride and joy, AV 30-06, 18 1/2" barrel Mannlicher for two years now. Pillar bedded and glass bedded shooting either 150 gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claws or 150 gr Swift Scirocco's, it will shoot 1/2 MOA. It'd shoot better if I could. 180's also shoot great.
Two seasons ago I took a nice mulie at 460 yds(ranged). Sighted in 3" high at a 100 and practice, I've got plenty of confidence in this rifle as far as accuracy goes.
Mark
Two seasons ago I took a nice mulie at 460 yds(ranged). Sighted in 3" high at a 100 and practice, I've got plenty of confidence in this rifle as far as accuracy goes.
Mark
I agree that a shooter is the primary source of accuracy for any rifle. My question was mostly directed at people's experience with Mannlicher stocked rifles and opinions as to whether the full stock and extra barrel hardware effects accuracy differently than a similar rifle with sporter stock? I shoot a BLR carbine with a barrel band and notice that after I've shot a few rounds at the range the group opens up as the barrel heats and rides against the forearm hardware. Any similar effects related to the Mannlicher? I've never had a problem with my Browning while hunting because the barrel never gets a chance to heat up much. I would anticipate the same with a Mannlicher. Just curious about your experiences at the range. Beautiful guns. Thanks.
misako50
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Plattski- contact with your forearm after heat up will need correction if it happens to you with the mannlicher. This is the first thing I look for if the rifles not "performing". I will also add that I don't have problems with Sako rifles that I don't cause myself. Reloading properly has been my best accuracy tool. It amazes me that the L579 .308s that I have, all like the same recipe for reloads and the .243s all like the same recipe. It may be strange coincidence but I think it has more to do with consistent quality. Mark mentions confidence, and I think this is the most important ingredient in sport shooting and hunting. I never think twice about what I'm hunting with.- Mike
