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I recently purchased this rifle thinking it would replace my daughter's 243 because of the short LOP. She prefers the lighter weight .243. So here is another rifle for sale.

Sako L579 chambered in 308 win.
S/N research indicates that this one was produced in 1966 or 67.
It is a custom. the fellow that I purchased this from said that his uncle had it built in the late 70s for his wife to shoot. He has no idea of the builder or the manufacturer of the barrel.
Nice maple stock
26" heavier than average contour barrel (muzzle dia: .680") borescoping shows no evidence of throat erosion and nice sharp rifling throughout.
1-10" twist
Nice bedding job (much cleaner than I have ever done myself!)
13" LOP
Bluing is darn near perfect.
Weighs exactly 8lbs as pictured.
Trigger is crisp and breaks just over 2.5lbs.

It has been drilled and tapped on the receiver. I don't know Sakos that well, but that does not look factory.
As mentioned the LOP is a bit short.
If I were to keep it, I would have a 3/4 spacer installed and lop 4-5" off the barrel and go shooting.
I have not fired this rifle because I do not have rings to fit the action. The previous owner did say that the rifle shot really well, for whatever that is worth.

$1200 shipped.

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$1150

Maybe trade for a Kimber 204?

Tempting, but I need to reduce the number of rifles in (and out of) the safe.

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I always shed a tear when I see holes drilled into a perfectly beautiful Sako receiver that already has a stronger way to mount scope rings. Beautiful rifle still.

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$1100 shipped

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