Thread: SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

Just came across one of these kind rifle, great looking gun and something I been thinking for long range target shooting, so. If anyone has held or shot with the rifle can give me some advise?
Questions:
- is the mag length enough to hold a round loaded "long" for the accuracy thing?
- is the rifle overall good enough to call an "entry" level for LR shooting?
- should I look in to any other model/maker in this caliber?

Attention!!! I am looking "exclusively" for this caliber.

Thank you for you time

Mac

It is a Sako so you won't do better unless full custom

If its a trg sako it is one of the top target/sniper rifle money can buy.
If any body keen on a trg thats had 10 shots through it and fitted with a new zeiss diavari 6x24 tac scope for a good price pm me as my mate has got a spare one

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

If its a trg sako it is one of the top target/sniper rifle money can buy.
If any body keen on a trg thats had 10 shots through it and fitted with a new zeiss diavari 6x24 tac scope for a good price pm me as my mate has got a spare one

Nah, this is the 85 long range rig in .338LM he's talking about. Also comes in 300WM.

85 Long Range | SAKO

So I would say that yes, the mag will be too short for rounds loaded to the lands.
The corresponding issue if of course extracting an unfired round with the 75/85 ejector not allowing you to easily remove unfired round.
Not too keen on the incorporated muzzle brake, would prefer a removable unit, to swap between that and a suppressor.

They dont have to be near the lands to be accurate it is just another option.
Some of the loads i have done hav improved with bigger jumps.
My trg loads are mag lenghth and that is easy 1/2 moa

@andyanimal31, would your friend be interested in a swap of his bare rifle for a Tikka T3 Super Varmint in 7mm Rem Mag, DPT Suppressor, 20MOA EGW PICCATINY rail, Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16X44 "EBR" reticle and Weaver 6holes tactical rings?
Also a set of Hornady Full Length Dies
Please drop me a pm from here.

Cheers

Yeah, the loads in my 75s are to fit the mag, still can get 0.26-0.28 MOA groups if I can do my job off the bench.
Average at 0.5 MOA.
If you have minimal runout, then jump to the lands doesn't seem to be such a big issue.

If you are paying a lot, like over $6k then for myself I'd consider a custom action like a Barnard.

Well, TRG is my DREAM rifle in any model, my problem is, I can't afford $5k now imagine over $6k. Yes, I may be "dreaming".
I am looking for something I can affor and can "feed" it with my best(read it as ammunition).
Maybe in between a Savage 11/110 and the Sako LR i will dig myself in another "separation".

Cheers guys for all the info, I is making life very hard. LOL!

Originally Posted by steven

If you are paying a lot, like over $6k then for myself I'd consider a custom action like a Barnard.

They are not a trg thats the only problem!

Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA

Just came across one of these kind rifle, great looking gun and something I been thinking for long range target shooting, so. If anyone has held or shot with the rifle can give me some advise?
Questions:
- is the mag length enough to hold a round loaded "long" for the accuracy thing?
- is the rifle overall good enough to call an "entry" level for LR shooting?
- should I look in to any other model/maker in this caliber?

Attention!!! I am looking "exclusively" for this caliber.

Thank you for you time

Mac

Ammo loaded with 300g EliteHunters at a just touch length fits in the magazine

And the accuracy is outstanding, excellent so far out to 1500yrds.

I have settled on a load with 285 amax thats consistent 1/2 moa thats not wrecking my lapua brass!
Now some serious validation and killing!

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My TRG IS the most accurate off the shelf rifle I have ever brought but with the factory bipod, didn't shoot half as well off Harris or atlas. 285gn A-Maxs at 2750fps are deadly and fill within mag, also fitted a KRG folding stock the hole lot fits in a 1.1mtr tactical case easy to carry on the front of quad.

Can't believe @BRADS hasn't commented yet re: sako LR and custom long range rigs...

Just sayin'

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

I have settled on a load with 285 amax thats consistent 1/2 moa thats not wrecking my lapua brass!
Now some serious validation and killing!

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What is your load AA?