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Thread: SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

  1. 24-02-2015, 03:03 PM #1
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    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
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  3. 24-02-2015, 03:24 PM #2
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    It is a Sako so you won't do better unless full custom
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    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.
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  6. 24-02-2015, 03:39 PM #5
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    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
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  7. 24-02-2015, 03:55 PM #6
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    @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
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    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.
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    If you are paying a lot, like over $6k then for myself I'd consider a custom action like a Barnard.
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    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!
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  11. 24-02-2015, 05:21 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by steven View Post
    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!
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    SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

    Quote Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA View Post
    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
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    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.
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    Can't believe @BRADS hasn't commented yet re: sako LR and custom long range rigs...

    Just sayin'
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  16. 28-01-2016, 09:26 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    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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