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I just acquired a Sako 75 SS in 300 WM. Other than loads and trigger (the trigger is very good) what accuracy improvements (tweaking, not major changes) can be made to the base gun? | ||
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Have you shot it? Most probably you will find that this fine rifle will not be needing any improvements. I had the barrel replaced in my Sako, but that was just for weight reasons. Good luck and enjoy one of the best out-of-the-box rifles! | |||
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I shot the gun twice this weekend following the shoot/clean break in method. I would like this gun to be my primary hunting gun and would like to get it to its full potential. | |||
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Not much else needs to be done to a Sako to get it to shoot. But... My gunsmith usually does a couple of extra tweaks to get the most of a Sako 75. Skim beds and recrowns. The bolt is smoothed up even more and feels like it's on ballbearings. Not a hitch is present even when opening and closing the bolt. Trigger also gets a little minor tune up. Not a lot of difference from start to finish, but it is noticible. The groups are usually down in the 1/2 inch range when he gets done. For a couple of hundred extra (at most) I think it's worth it. A Sako usually doesn't need tweaking to be a good shooter but most Sako's become great shooters when he gets done. His son uses a Sako 6PPC to shoot in the stock rifle class and usually wins with it. | |||
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When hunting I like to use a stockpack on my model 75's like this one: http://www.eagleindustries.com/MainProd.asp?CatID=23&SubCatID=69 It helps me get a better cheek weld and I store a pull through/obstruction remover and a ballistic data card in it. Weighs less than you might think. On my Finnlites I filled the butt with "Great Stuff" expanding foam to get rid of the hollow sound but didn't find it neccessary on the std model 75's. I've had 3 30 cal Sako 75's and for whatever reason all of them have shot Failsafes quite well. I think the bores may be a little on the large size. A 180gr Failsafe might be a good idea to try in your 300 Win Mag. In 300 Win Mag, I've had great luck with 75-77grs (max load) of RL-22 and 180gr Bullets. You might give this combo a try. Me and my freinds have tried this combo in close to a dozen 300 Win Mags with excellent results. Some shot best with Partitions and some loved Accubonds. Other than that enjoy a great rifle, congratulations................DJ ....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!.................. | |||
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DJ, I sent you a PM. | |||
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