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Sako 85 action for a custom #2030168 02/20/08 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Cant say I've heard of many customs made on sako actions, plenty of Remy's, and winchesters. Are they hard to blue print, or just too expensive because you can't buy just the action, Nula should be more. Spot Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2030197 02/20/08 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 Spotshooter Sako's make some of the best custom rifles. The quality of a Sako action is far better than the average Remington or Winchester. Charlie The data and opinions contained in these posts are the results of experiences with my equipment. NO CONCLUSIONS SHOULD BE DRAWN FROM ANY DATA PRESENTED, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE THESE RESULTSj

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom CharlieSisk #2030409 02/20/08 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630 7 STW Campfire Outfitter 7 STW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630 +1...

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom 7 STW #2030550 02/20/08 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker 300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA I have a custom rifle being built right now off of a Sako 75 action. The rifle is being built by Patriot Arms Inc. Can't wait till its done!!!

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2030673 02/20/08 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 553 Ohio Lansend Campfire Regular Lansend Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 553 Ohio I don't see much point in modifying my SAKO 85 right now, maybe that will change after a couple of seasons. I do have an older L579 being built, chambered to 7mm08, M70 type safety, Turkish walnut, etc. Ought to be one of my best, given time.

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Lansend #2030705 02/20/08 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,984 AK kenaiking Campfire Tracker kenaiking Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,984 AK I have one on a AV long action. Drives tacks "It's my main love for all things Ackley. Plus the dude was cool before cool was cool." SH08

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom kenaiking #2030721 02/20/08 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,445 NY FVA Campfire Tracker FVA Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,445 NY Sako AV/257 W

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom FVA #2030904 02/20/08 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630 7 STW Campfire Outfitter 7 STW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,630 I use Sako Finnbear actions myself..

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom 7 STW #2030966 02/20/08 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker 300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA Mr. Sisk: Have you ever replaced the factory recoil lug on a Sako 75 action and replaced w/ a precision ground "Remmy" style (Holland, Badger, your own etc..)???

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom 300MAG #2031083 02/20/08 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,149 California M Mntngoat Campfire Regular Mntngoat Campfire Regular M Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,149 California I have 2 on Sako- 75's! One .257 AI and One .20 PPC. Michael My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells all my gear for what I said I paid for it.

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Mntngoat #2031855 02/20/08 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Are there any "Sako" smiths that specialize in their actions? Spot Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2032353 02/20/08 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,722 Auburn, Alabama OldCenterChurch Campfire Tracker OldCenterChurch Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,722 Auburn, Alabama Yes. JB at Accuflite. http://www.accuflite.com/ Heck, with a 1" MOA guarantee, all that's left is just to get a custom stock and have it bedded. WAR EAGLE!

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom OldCenterChurch #2033330 02/21/08 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Thanks OCC, Are there others ? - and who would you say is the best. Spot Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom 300MAG #2033342 02/21/08 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 300 Mag I have used a Rem style lug, but I really couldn't tell any benefit. But it didnt hurt anything either. Charlie The data and opinions contained in these posts are the results of experiences with my equipment. NO CONCLUSIONS SHOULD BE DRAWN FROM ANY DATA PRESENTED, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE THESE RESULTSj

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom CharlieSisk #2033354 02/21/08 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Mr. Sisk, I know most of your builds are Winchesters & 700 actions - what are your thoughts on truing up / blue printing the new Sako 85 action. Spot Last edited by Spotshooter; 02/21/08. Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2033606 02/21/08 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker 300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA Mr. Sisk: Have you found any replacement screws for the Sako Opti-Loks? What mounts do you use or recommned on Sako rifles?? I appreciate the information - thanks!!!

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2042994 02/25/08 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 Spotshooter Working the Sako 85 is just like any other....recut threads, reciever face, bolt lugs, face,lap lugs, just like all the others.I'm building one now in 280 Ackley. Dont tell Steve Timm, he'll try to steal it . Charlie The data and opinions contained in these posts are the results of experiences with my equipment. NO CONCLUSIONS SHOULD BE DRAWN FROM ANY DATA PRESENTED, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE THESE RESULTSj

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom 300MAG #2042997 02/25/08 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker CharlieSisk Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,335 300MAG I use Talley's on nearly everything now. On the Sako's, this may be the most "hell for strong" way to mount a scope on a bolt gun. Charlie The data and opinions contained in these posts are the results of experiences with my equipment. NO CONCLUSIONS SHOULD BE DRAWN FROM ANY DATA PRESENTED, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE THESE RESULTSj

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom CharlieSisk #2049342 02/27/08 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker 300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA Spot, What have you decided??

Re: Sako 85 action for a custom Spotshooter #2049794 02/27/08 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 1 1001yards New Member 1001yards New Member 1 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Here is a Sako 75 chambered in 6.5wsm 9 twist clay spencer barrel which will be posted for sale.