Hey fellas,
I have a shot at a like new sako 75 grey wolf 260 rem, which I believe has 1:9 twist. Any complaints with the rifle or twist? I've heard nothing but good about sako. Looking to shoot 130 grain and less bullets.

Thanks

that's a great find.1-9 sounds right your good to go with that rig.Buy it.If you don't like it I'll buy it from you.
I should have looked first.1-8
http://www.sako.fi/rifles/old-models/75-hunter-laminated-stainless#technical_specifications

Don't have the Grey Wolf, but.........


The Sako Varmint w/ set trigger and the 260 Rem. are a great combo IMHO.






Best

GWB

What would be a good price on this rifle? 100 rounds through it, comes with 5 boxes of ammo ( federal and remington), sling, rings and 2 mags.

M85 grey wolf is about 1500 new. M75 is actually preferred by some for the ejector positioning. So in some way they (75 or 85) have the same value to most guys. Mags are 125 on a good day, ammo probably the same, and optilock rings about the same again. So some inflated math would start at 1800, so I would say 1200 would be an interesting number. I have 75s and 85s, and I don't really see the difference. Their value would be the same to me. I bought a couple 85s for 1100-1200 the last few years and I thought I did well. I also bought new ones 10% under MSRP and I think it was money well spent. Next rifle will be a varmint in 223. I just checked the dealer today and they did not have any in stock.

$1000 or less is a no brainer

Thanks for the input. Agreed to purchase tonight. I'm wondering how to determine what twist it actually has.. lots of info on web says 1:9, though the Sako site clearly states 1:8.

Don't worry about the 1-8 vs 1-9. The 1-9 will handle any bullet you plan to shoot, even the high BC 140 Berger VLDs.

Mine shot 130-142's fine. First 2 shots of 3 in 1-hole @200 yds
W 130AB's. Several times...

Here is how i do it.


I take a cleaning rod and either a tight patch or a bronze bore brush with a patch wrapped around it and start it in the bore. You can either measure the in-stroke, out-stroke or both.
I always use a bore-guide so one needs a longer rod. You can push the rod 14 to 15 inches into the barrel. Take a piece of tape and wrap around the rod with a tab sticking out and push it until it just makes contact with the bore guide. Pull the rod out until the tab makes one complete revolution from the starting point. Take a measure and measure the distance from the end of the bore guide to the tape. That should give you a good approximation of your twist rate. One revolution in "x" inches.

Best,


GWB

I have a 75 Hunter Stainless in .260 and it is a 1/9 twist....Says it on the barrel. I bought it new as a closeout when the 85s were coming out for $950. It's my favorite hunting rifle and performs flawlessly. In fact, it's just as accurate as some of my custom barrels.

If there is any complaint, it's that the barrel seems slow to me. With max charge of IMR4350 behind a Nosler 120 gr BT, I'm only getting 2740 fps.

To conclude, buy it and enjoy. You won't regret it.

Well, deal has been made, should take posession the end of this next week. I'll work up some reloads, try the factory ammo its coming with and report back.

devnull: have you ever tried RL17 over imr4350 ?

ND,
I use IMR4350 specifically behind a 120 gr Nosler BT. My load is over book max which gives me 2740 fps. This barrel has a long throat which is why I get lower velocity. However, I have a Nikon UCC Monarch BDC on it and the BDCs are a guarantee if the scope is set on 8x. My father in law couldn't believe the shots on steel at 400 yards.

I have a NIB Sako 75 Finnlight in 260, doesn't say anything about twist on the box. I better scope her up and give her a shake down cruise by the reports on this post!

Lapua 260 brass on sale at Midway..

nd--thanks, I have 100 Nosler!

H4350 can give up to 75 fps over IMR
What's your charge?

My charge is 45.0 gr of IMR 4350. I don't recommend anyone try this charge without working up to it.

Seems I used about that amount - perhaps a grain less w 130's.
That said you might try H to see if you get 2800+

I had a M96 Swede pushing 120CL yrs ago 2830 w H4831. In a chopped 21" w fast twist IIRC 1 in 7.5"

Killed fine

Well, picked it up today. Barrel and action show little wear, trigger is crisp, parts of stock look as though a blind monkey drug it through a barb wire land mine field. Pictures werent the best, so it's always a gamble. Might need a McMillan...see how she shoots first. What's a good lightweight ring option? Talley make a 1 piece for sako 75?

I use Leupold rings on my 75/85s. Optilock are about twice as heavy. I dont think Talley makes 75/85 mounts.

Thanks, I plan to sell the optilocks and go with leupold, mostly to get the scope a bit lower. I am also going to refinish the stock, sell it, and put on a McMillan. This is all assuming it passes my accuracy standard.

Want to sell it? I love finnlights. I have a 260 I may end up selling to a guy that is wearing me out about it....

I had a grey wolf in 243 once. I bought it second hand with a LPS scope on it. It shot LIGHTS OUT with anything I put in it. Like an idiot I sold it...only to pick up a 75 finnlight in same caliber and it shoots bug holes! There seems to be a pattern on these Sako rifles. The grey wolf honestly was too heavy to me(matter of opinion) in a 243.

I'd suggest looking at Leupold Ringmounts. I had them on my old Sako 75 and thought they worked very well. If I recall, the mediums gave me just enough objective clearance for a vx2 3-9x40mm and allowed for a nice cheek weld.

What's a newly refinished grey wolf stock worth?

I ran 2-piece Talley Steel mounts on mine. Tried selling my take-off, no takers.....like anything - demand determines price

You would probably get $200 or so on EBay

Thanks guys, I'm up to 3rd coat of Truoil. Will post a few pics after I make it to the range. This sounds completely stupid, but this stock is looking so good, I don't know if I can hunt it!

Like to hear what your technique was for refinishing the laminate; I bought a Volquartsen .22 that has a laminate stock that needs a touch up.

Well, stripped the existing finish with citristrip and a small plastic scraper. Ended up taking a few applications to get down to the wood. Then I used 400 grit sandpaper to smooth down the entire stock, focusing on any gouges or scratches till they were gone, though in all honesty it appears that most of the scratches were only in the clear coat as only a few were still visible on the actual stock. I am now using Truoil. Apply a layer, let it dry for 24 hours. Buff out any runs / imperfections with 000 steel wool. Apply another layer...repeat. Final coat I will buff again with steel wool so its a matte finish, not glossy. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome. Probably have 4-6 hours into it so far.

What would a sako 260 take off barrel be worth? Less than 100 round thru it.

Finally finished.

Overall, pretty impressed with the final product. Ended up putting 4 coats of truoil and 4 coats of satin matte polyurethane finish.

That turned out real nice, how does it shoot?

I'm going to shoot it after work this evening, will post afterwards.Not overly worried about it, but you just never know.

Couldn't wait, went to range at lunch. All I had is some federal and remington factory loads, all 140gr.Remington grouped a 2.25" @ 200 yd. Federals were closer to 3". I was in a bit of a hurry, so expect these to tighten up with handloads and more concentration on my part...

I'm certain it will do better than that. 2.25" ain't bad at 200 with factory rifle and fodder. I just think it can tighten considerably. Good luck. Let us know. I love Sako rifles

ND--the stock looks great but I'm really impressed with the scope mounting job that you did!

Are you serious? Scope needs to be lower for a vx-L. I plan to sell this scope and rings, need to get line of sight lower for my taste.