I won a State Silhouette match shooting mine, but that is more of a comment on how bad the other shooters were at offhand. The action is bedded properly and the barrel is exceptional, for a hunting rifle. I like the flat forend as it is easy to orientate the rifle, there are all sorts of little things that showed me that the Finns understand shooting. The Finns really know their rifles and built a very smooth, slick action. I have a late 70’s or early 80’s SAKO L61 in 30-06. The basic problem you had, at least from this description, was that you had a lot load, you had leaking primers or a pierced primer, and you experienced bolt face etch. I will bet some of the guys who work on turbine engines can tell you what hot gases do to the surface of exotic materials.
It is not a fault of the steel as a hot gas escape will eat material off any surface. I have seen lots of bolt face pitting and have examples on a SS Win M70 where my loads were just too hot. Others' experiences may be different from mine, but I will never (have not since) purchased another Sako. Go with the Mark V, Vanguard, M700 or M70 over a Sako. re-published on 07-29-16Original video on another channel (According To Plans) after some touch up editing and updating its on the appropriate channel SAKO F. My Weatherby rifles ad Remington rifles have endured blown primers with zero ill-effect. Tech Specs at a Glance: Caliber: 7mm Rem Mag. And they have held their value very well. That matters little to me, because I expect that "rifle-grade-steel" hold up. USED - The Sako 85 Finnbear Sako Finnbear rifles are hefty, known for their fit, finish, and accuracy. 300 Winchester Magnum and 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges in the photo below. You can see some of the differences between the. 7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: Cartridge Sizes. Sako developed the 7x33 cartridge based on the 9x19 pistol cartridge, by making a longer case and 'necking' the case down to 7mm calibre (7.21mm bullet diameter). 30-06 Springfield into a comparably sized package. Most likely the culprit was the primer being defective. 300 Win Mag is an excellent cartridge that packs more performance than the. The handload was a simple 60 grains of H4831, a Federal 210 benchrest primer, Federal premium brass form-fired, timed, and a Nosler Ballistic Tip 130 grain projectile. I have blown primers before in other brands of firearms, and I never have witnessed the bolt face getting deformed like that. They put the purchase price toward a Mark V Deluxe. The escaping gasses burned a deep pit in the bolt-face around the primer. These Sakos are none for superb accuracy and this one is sure to continue to increase in value over time. It will make an excellent high end hunting gun. bomba eszik Tagadni SAKO FINN BEAR L61R 7MM REM MAG USED ITEM INV 219922 Durys Guns. This is a lightly used gun with excellent blue and only a few minor marks on the wood. mikrokomputer hrmas keverk Sako Hammerhead 170gr 7mm Rem Mag. Then, one day just before deer season, a primer gave way. Description: This is a Sako Deluxe Finnbear in 7mm Remington Magnum.
SAKO FINNBEAR 7MM REM MAG CRACKED
The laminated stock cracked in the opening that receives the bolt handle. It was one of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned. 270 Wby, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Wby, 7mm STW, 7.21 Firebird. Three locking lugs in front, detachable magazine VL63 Finnwolf Sako Collectors Association 458 Win Mag has been produced on special order
Three locking lugs: Two in front and one on the rear end of the boltħmm Rem Mag. This pre-owned firearm can be purchased exclusively through. 375H&H, ?įixed magazine, later in production detachable as option