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Posted By: Spotshooter Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08

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
Posted By: CharlieSisk Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
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
Posted By: 7 STW Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
+1...
Posted By: 300MAG Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
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!!!
Posted By: Lansend Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
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.
Posted By: kenaiking Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
I have one on a AV long action. Drives tacks
Posted By: FVA Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08


Sako AV/257 W
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Posted By: 7 STW Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
I use Sako Finnbear actions myself..
Posted By: 300MAG Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
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..)???
Posted By: Mntngoat Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08
I have 2 on Sako- 75's!
One .257 AI and One .20 PPC.

Michael
Posted By: Spotshooter Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/20/08

Are there any "Sako" smiths that specialize in their actions?

Spot
Posted By: OldCenterChurch Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/21/08
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.
Posted By: Spotshooter Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/21/08
Thanks OCC,

Are there others ? - and who would you say is the best.

Spot
Posted By: CharlieSisk Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/21/08
300 Mag
I have used a Rem style lug, but I really couldn't tell any benefit. But it didnt hurt anything either.
Charlie
Posted By: Spotshooter Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/21/08
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
Posted By: 300MAG Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/21/08
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!!!
Posted By: CharlieSisk Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/25/08
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 . grin
Charlie
Posted By: CharlieSisk Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/25/08
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
Posted By: 300MAG Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/27/08
Spot,

What have you decided??
Posted By: 1001yards Re: Sako 85 action for a custom - 02/28/08
Here is a Sako 75 chambered in 6.5wsm 9 twist clay spencer barrel
which will be posted for sale. [Linked Image]
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