23 September 2006, 21:45
6.5BRL579 action.....is it CRF? Could not remember
thx
23 September 2006, 23:03
6.5BRThanks, knew it had the fixed ejector.
Thoughts on this action vs others i.e. Kimber, MRC, etc?
23 September 2006, 23:05
6.5BRAlso, thoughts on the L579 vs the newer 75 and 85 3 lug design for accuracy? I understand the newer Sako's have milled slots for 'reverse recoil lug' that works with stock and/or removable lug?
Anyone have experience comparing accuracy pros/cons of various sako renditions?
23 September 2006, 23:43
astiMy 579 shoots really good, but so did my 75. Downs about the 579 is the trigger, and the safe omly blocks the trigger. As far as i have heard, the 579 is pretty common as action to build on here in scandinavia.
The 85 I know nothing about, but I dont think it will suck...
24 September 2006, 07:12
308SakoLove my L579's. They are one of the only actions which a majority of rebarrelers never had to true up do to factory tolerances not being suitable for the building of an accurate rifle. That said, with new machining practices and CNC techniques, design re enters the arena.
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24 September 2006, 08:03
6.5BRAny of yours rebarreled? If so, love to hear more.
24 September 2006, 14:36
astiNot necessary to rebarrel.
Shoots better than me anyway...
24 September 2006, 20:15
packrattusnongratusI have a couple of L579 Mannlicher stocked arms. .243 and .308. Wonderful guns and both have been known to down local whitetails quite handily. They have always shot better than minute of deer. Packy
24 September 2006, 23:19
6.5BRI would only rebarrel a Sako or Tikka myself to change calibers or contour, unless one were truly shot out which I have not seen.
I have thought about a Sako as a platform for a custom rifle. I have confidence in the pre-Garcia's, not sure about final finishing and design of the newer 75/85's. Not a fan of a detach mag that can be lost/damaged.