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Got to agree with @gundoc. I had a .22 version. Pretty and good action but the most inaccurate piece of shit I have ever had the misfortune to use.
First 2 - 3 shots were ok then it would just open up like a shotgun. No point even trying to sight it in as it was moving all over the place.
Good group would be over 8 inchs at 50 yrds with 3-4 of those actually key holing / tumbling .
I hope your 44 is better mate.
rain on the poor guys parade nice looking rifle
He can look on the bright side. At least the receiver is made of steel unlike the pot metal used in their .22's, and the action mechanism appears to be a direct copy of the Marlin 336 system which has proved itself. But then, why not buy a Marlin?Quote:
Originally Posted by northdude
Cause I researched this and wanted it. Pretty happy actually. Sorry you had a cunt of a time with this brand. Just bad luck I guess. Have a happy life.Quote:
Originally Posted by gundoc
I have never owned one. I am just an old gunsmith that gets to sort out other shooter's problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by omegaspeedy
Well I thought I'd post up a few photos of a few firearms which a few people would be keen to see photos of.
I have my good mate Maurice to blame who bought a late model Sako A1 .223 a few years back which I was fortunate enough to get to use.
I had it in my possession for a short period of time where I did the load development for it with 63 gr Sierras and it shot beautifully.
When you get a rifle like that in your possession you realise how stunning the actions are, the fact it holds seven rounds in the internal magazine, the balance of the rifle though with that rifle it had the later model stock which is more suited for right handed shooters than us lefties but I still enjoyed carrying that rifle around where I shot a couple of goats and christened it on a sika hind.
Then I met a certain hard cased fella who's been nothing but shits and giggles and a negative influence on my bank account!
Through him I really got to appreciate the Sako vixens as he has a few on hand so his addiction has become contagious so I knew I had to get one for myself though I was always wanting to get a L461 for a project build and re barrel it into a 6x45 but when my mate pointed out a certain A1 on trade me at an extremely good price I clicked on the buy now and got that rifle and haven't looked back.
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The thing I love with that rifle is again the smooth action, internal magazine and and it has the earlier stock more suited to us lefties, it still fits me very well and is just a joy to hold, carry and shoot.
There's something stunning about shooting a .222 even though I have a .223 which I've used a lot, the .222 just feels different when shooting it even though there's bugger all difference.
So back to the story... Well... I recently came across a L461 .222 for sale which my mate here on the forum also pointed out to me and even though I thought I could ignore it... denile.
When I looked a the A1 I have I just knew I had to get it a friend because if you own a A1 then you need a L461 and I know some day when I die my kids will likely fight over the A1 so I figured or at least justified to myself they can now have one each... that's what I'll tell the wife anyway if she ever finds out. :-[ :-[ :-/ :-/ :'( :'(
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With old rifles like this you often wonder the story of where it's been, adventures had in the hills, the joy its bought.
The other rifle I have is a Sako 85 .222 but it's not mine!
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It's been given to me to look after while its owner is working overseas for the next few years so I get to look after it until his return.
It's quite nice to compare the early Sako's to modern day Sako's and while the modern day rifles are well made I prefer hands down the earlier vixen's as they just scream class.
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Now I'm thinking I might need an old Sako L579 in .243 ;)
Sticking with the Sako theme for a moment... a dirty old .243 Lefty I picked up the other day... this one is sure to be a safe queen. The only thing I cannot resist is temptation....
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Like very much:thumbsup:
Stunning piece of wood in that Rifle!
Congratulations.
Bolts on the wrong side
Thanks, that's good enough for me to not buy a golden boy.Quote:
Originally Posted by gundoc
Bloody hell that's nice
Wow like the tigger strip walnut on that Sako have seen a few here like that.
Spectacular fiddle-back over the whole stock! Quite rare in a production rifle and bloody nice.
the stock on my annie is like that
I'd like to see that - got any pics?Quote:
Originally Posted by northdude
Nice a "pushrod" AR15Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
Still thinking of a 6.8SPC?
To tell the truth im thinking of getting rid of it fullstop haha. Its just not me, I like hunting rifles and only really hunt alpine stuff and its just not practical in that regard for meQuote:
Originally Posted by 300CALMAN
ill try and get a pic tomorrowQuote:
Originally Posted by Coelacanth
Two likes for that.......droooool.......:PQuote:
Originally Posted by Coelacanth
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Originally Posted by Coelacanth
Finally got a new scope on the CZ 527 - 17hornet, DPT can & 3-15 VX5 scope, farken grouse little rifle
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Still waiting on the $$ for that Phil been a while [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Philipo
so its actually yours @BRADS
Yeah what everQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Yes most AR15 calibers are more for close range bush stalking or goat control which we have plenty up here. Not too many .270 cal AR type rifles yet :D but they do exist :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
If you really wanted to. You could seel the barrel and bolt. And get a 6.5 grendel barrel and bolt. People have shout goats out at 650 metres with that calibreQuote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
So I went looking for a rifle "to bash around".. I came home with this... Rare in NZ, BSA Stutzen full wood stock, and rare fullstop in 308. I doubt its ever been hunting, its immaculate. Will take it down farm now and see how she shoots :)
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Cool BSA Ryan. Hopefully yours has got the really good CF2 trigger. You now have a rifle with a very positive half open bolt position as well. I will be interested to read what you think of it.
@Ryan_SonghurstQuote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
If you ever think about moving it on, I might/will be in the market! :thumbsup:
Don't even think about it. I've seen how it shoots - it groups like 10" at 100m.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fireflite
I'd happily buy it off you for parts @Ryan Songhurst
Almost too nice to take out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
Great leatherwork on that sling. What is it?
Never seen one of those before Ryan!
Looks really nice,enjoy it!
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Went ahead with my 284win build irrelevant of selling my win mag.
Rem 700 LA.(was a 270 rifle and a 90's one)
Rem model 7 barrel that was a 7-08 rechambered to 284win with a long throat.Attachment 105494
Barrel fitted and checked by Trueflite a long with shortening to 20"
B +C Stock.
DPT on the end.
Leupold VX 3 4.5-14 x 40 B+C with CDS.
Getting sent to Cobus at Gun tech to get floated and the bolt spiral fluted.
Group on the left (3 close ones) are 145gr speers shot in a HS precision stock. Not bad for a Bush load aye!!!
Build I did in 2017 very cool little carbine.
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Video of my cool new toy turning up on a truck. a cool truck too....
What bloody video?Quote:
Originally Posted by 40mm
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Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter
BUSTED!!! Now i know who you are @Rock river arms hunter!!!
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exactly..... when I am dictator we might have a wee computer burning session.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
Hahahaaha bugger ya caught me out! I'm turn I've figuired you out hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
