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#2480914 - 10/06/08 11:19 AM

OLD SAKO TWIST ???

tacksmacker
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OLD SAKO pre vixen Heavy Varmit .222
I was told it was made in the early 1950s. Shoots 40 & 45 grainers, 1 hole ! 50 and 55 grainers it key holes. Did they have a different twist back in the day ?

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#2480995 - 10/06/08 11:53 AM

Re: OLD SAKO TWIST ??? [Re: tacksmacker]

HawkI
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1-14.

What 55's? Some spin, some don't.

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#2482728 - 10/07/08 05:39 AM

Re: OLD SAKO TWIST ??? [Re: HawkI]

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I tried Nosler 55 BT........Sierra 55 HP.... Hornady 55 ... ALL tumbled or shot large 1' groups.

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#2482862 - 10/07/08 06:50 AM

Re: OLD SAKO TWIST ??? [Re: tacksmacker]

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Try the 55 Sierra Blitz or SMP. Both are flatbase and short for length. They often shoot better than the BTHP's or plastic tips..

The 55 V-Max FB won't work well.

If the gun has barrel/throat wear the flat bases often shoot better anyhow. Notice the config of your 40/45 grainers.

The 53 MatchKing ain't no slouch in these guns either.

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