Thread: Sako vixen 223

Would it be possible to turn a sako vixen, into a sako 223. Where would the best place to get this done. Any ideas of the aprox cost. Cheers.

Is there really enough of a difference between the two to make it worth while?
If you really want a 223 rather than bastardise a sought after classic just sell it and/or buy another rifle in 223.

The sako vixens came out in 223 as well... i have one

I know I seen yours gillie... Nice rig, yip and there is I diff between 223 and 222, kiwijames if I had wanted a vixen in 222 i would have had one by now. Thanks tho

Originally Posted by sakokid

Would it be possible to turn a sako vixen, into a sako 223. Where would the best place to get this done. Any ideas of the aprox cost. Cheers.

Simple re barrelling job. Usually no mag alterations required on the sakos. I'm doing one at the moment for a customer, as old 222 barrel was shot out.

Originally Posted by dfmaisey

Simple re barrelling job. Usually no mag alterations required on the sakos. I'm doing one at the moment for a customer, as old 222 barrel was shot out.

And it's an opportunity to go for a faster twist than the 1:14, if you want to use heavier projectiles.

Just be aware if you went with a faster twist to use the heavier pills that you will be limited by the mag length, theres not an overly great deal of room in them.

That's a good point Dreamer.

If you do find one make sure that the barrel is good. I bought one off a guy on the other forum which I had to get rebarreled. The seller said it was 8 out of 10. He didn't want anything to do with it afterwards, Dickhead. My own fault tho for buying it after only seeing pictures.