If you do go down the custom build route again can you please document as you did with your 223AI. That was good...!
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If you do go down the custom build route again can you please document as you did with your 223AI. That was good...!
I... don’t remember documenting that. Aside from posting misc gunsmith cockupsQuote:
Originally Posted by The Claw
Yeah, maybe you are right... It was a while ago now and memories do fade
Could be wrong, who knows. I’m getting old and forgetful
Theres only 2 real issues with the Sako 85 .223 mag length if you want to use the longer pills and case ejection problems. The 2 .223's I've had both had the ejection issue. Either the case hit the scope casue I like them low as possible and dropped back into the open action or would just drop the case in the action.
I had this ejection issue with my sako a7 roughtech (7RM) with 3-18 vx6hd, sent it to beretta who refused to accept there is a major flaw with there rifles/ejector positions (although Robbie tiffen told me this also) and there resolution was putting it on stilts where it was ridiculously high and laughable, bottom line was they told me you can’t mount the leupold vx-5/6HD scopes on the a7 or 85, wasn’t surprised at the pathetic outcome, it’s basically the size of the turret being the issue aswell, oh and was told there action design was around well before the new leupold so it’s leupold fault... bottom line be very aware of the scope you want to mount, the height of rings before investing thousands, the a7 and 85 possibly 75 also have the design flaw, hope this helps someone out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
Interesting, I don't notice rounds hitting my scope on my 85 finnlight 7mmRm but can see where you're coming from. If you don't cycle it quick it'll drop the brass in the action though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hen
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I had zero issues with my 308 85 either tho my 75 doesnt feed as nice as the 85.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
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Yeah I don't even view the dropping brass as an issue either.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
It's a hunting rifle not a steel gun. Bang, quick reload in case it requires follow up, job done.
Thats probably due to the different bolt face configuration Cam, the 85 works more like a controlled feed with that cutout on the bolt face.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
I was using Talley lows and the brass would hit the windage turret and drop back into action, loaded or empty round didn’t matter, wasn’t even close to a clean ejection, although it doesn’t seam consistent with others, the issue is there and good to be aware of.
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Yep exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathias
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I didn't even bring them up this time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
None of the Sakos I’ve had have done that, even with rails on top over the ejection port
Are you after an action for a light weight hunting rig?
No I’m idly considering the ideal of making a semi-weight fast-twist .223 as a home for my PMII and for LR futzing, probablyQuote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
just using a full-size used Howa short action from somewhere + Wilddog stock that is in my safe + custom barrel + mag kit with Accurate Mags for decent COL.
Just order a Carbon Wolf in 6.5 Creedmoor. I want to know if they are goodQuote:
Originally Posted by gimp
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My 600m F-tr is a .223 short action howa with rifle basic trigger, GRS berserk stock and Pacnor ultra-match 1:8 twist barrel
I don't have a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Remington style Kelvin elite trigger. Weight doesn't worry me either, long range single shot. Very, very accurate.
You guys should stop buying tikkas and sakos and get brownings then you won’t have to sell them on Trademe after 50 rounds because of all your problems I have just read in this thread.
Buy anything, it’s a 223 they all work. Ammo and twist rate is usually the biggest factors in a 223.
if your looking for a "quality" true mini 0.379 boltface action the choices are few and far between. Your only choice is CZ 527 (awful clunky action) or Shultsz and Larson Legacy (beautiful 3 lug mini action). Sako 85 is not a mini action and like all other full size actions modified for the small case, then dont single feed very well. About hte only one I have found that you can drop around in the receiver and slam the bolt with it feeding into hte chamber is the X-Bolt.
Same with the howa, just drop in and and close. Works really well with electronic targets as you can get strings done before the wind shifts
Kimber 84m action works well for the 223 case. Still has the length for running long projectiles but has a reduced bolt diameter that suits the smaller case head. Also nice and light. Biggest downside to some would be its controlled round feed
Lol....that’s a little choice mate...I have four of them.....330 WNMag/30-06/270/223....no real issues with any of them,.....all of them have 200+ rounds through them........I can put it down to talking to them Nicely and kissing them occasionally .........all with Diamondback Scopes....work just fine...
Have the Browning 330 win mag as well,I’d put the Tikka up against it any day
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Originally Posted by Cowboy06
Anyone actually got a S&L Legacy .223? What OAL does the mag allow?
Pretty sure it's less than 60mm IIRC. I asked a seller on TM the same question.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp