Thread: Rebarrel a Sako 75 270 to 308?

Sako 75 270 rebarrel to a 308.

Has anyone done this, or have a mate who as? Any drastic issues? I never use the 270, want a 308 to cut down and suppress and would really, really like to not sell this rifle.

If i can rebarrel it then that would be just dandy.

Appreciate any insight fellas

Cheers

Mike

cant see any reason it wont work......you sure wont struggle for mag length....long action isnt such an issue..should feed fine...you could always cut down n supress the .270........the Duleys were using one the last season as it worked with factory loads better than most.... sure as shit wouldnt want to fire it without suppressor.

You can rebarrel to whatever you would like apart from the mini/magnum calibers, then there is probably a way
If I was you I'd go 30 06 then have at it.

+1 for 3006

The idea is for it to be quieter rather than louder, itll be suppressed regardless but want something for hunting over the dog. Will be looking at a subsonic load for it also. I realise i could just buy a 308 but, i like this rifle.

Originally Posted by MikeB

The idea is for it to be quieter rather than louder, itll be suppressed regardless but want something for hunting over the dog. Will be looking at a subsonic load for it also. I realise i could just buy a 308 but, i like this rifle.

You can achieve that easily with 140 or 150g projectiles in the .270 and slow then down

No need for a rebarrel

suppressed .270 is plenty less noisy for the few shots that will be over the dog...Meg is fine with mine.DPT 5 baffle 21" barrel and HOT loads...never thought to download for noise factor...it is what it is....

Hey Mike. Its easy as, the only issue would be that you have a long action, but its not really an issue - you just have to remember to pull the bolt back all the way to ensute that you pick up the next round from the magazine(short stroking).

Ive rechambered my Sako 75 (243W) to Dasher, BR and BRA and the action length did'nt bother at all.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

You can achieve that easily with 140 or 150g projectiles in the .270 and slow then down

No need for a rebarrel

Even with a 16 inch barrel?

If you are going subsonic for suppressed then you wont need a long barrel anyway.

Yes

The 16 inch tube will slow the projectile for sure

Find a powder that is mostly consumed in that barrel length and gives the velocity you want, probably ADI 2209/2213sc

A 140g Nosler Ballistic Tip at 2600 ish FPS and suppressed will suit your purposes without costing you a lot of $$$$$$

you are basically turning it into a tikka

270 is the new 308. Keep it as is!

270 forever...forever 270

you are basically turning it into a tikka with a flash name