23 October 2004, 10:25
lawndartRe: SAKO ACTION???
The Mag bolt face would be too large for the 6mm BR.
The AIII sized actions would be perfect for a 6mm BR project.
People with more experience and rifle smarts have explained to me that it is a major PITA getting the 6mm BR to feed from repeaters out of a staggered feeding magazine box. The 6mm XC is designed around a .308 sized staggered feed box. The 6mm BR repeaters often use a single stack feeding arrangement.
That Mag action would be perfect for building any number of really neat hunting rifles.
I agree that four to five Benjamins would be about right for that action.
I think there is a single shot AIII sized action on gunbroker.com right now. It is over priced unfortunately.
Good luck with your project.
JCN
23 October 2004, 06:20
ShadowBIGMAC,
What condition? New in the white? Used, but not abused? Or Used for a door stop, et al?
When they sold Sako actions only, they were sold in the white (unblued), and cost around $400. US.
You can find well used complete Sako AV Magnum rifles for around $700. So..... $400 to $500 for the action only sounds about right.
Hope this helps,
Bob
23 October 2004, 11:40
BIGMACHi Bob and JCN,
Thanks for your replies,
The SAKO AV action is used but in great condition. I am planning on selling the action to help finance my new project. THANKS FOR THE INFO. BIGMAC