Ronin Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I bought this rifle as a used 270 a couple of years ago, the intention was to rework the rifle and meld it into the lines of a classic stalking rifle along the lines of the Rigby, TT Proctor, and other bespoke English stalking rifles. The idea was placed in my head when I built a similar rifle for Tikka 260 using a Tikka 695 and Mcwoody stock - that turned out very well and I wanted to add my own twist to that idea if using a modern action as a donor to make a "true classic" The basic rifle is a Sako AV Classic 270 some 30 years old... The stock and rifle were totally original when I bought it and showed a few marks, scratches and dings associated with years of use. The action, trigger and bolt have been totally stripped and overhauled. The stock has been chopped and a ebony cap added. The original pistol grip cap (wooden) has been replaced with a steel pistol grip cap. I replaced the original barrel with a dimensionally exact copy from Lothar Walther in 7mm (9 twist) and chambered this in 275 Rigby HV The barrelled action, once proved was sent to Mid Counties Blacking, where Darren (who I've commissioned before) did a truly excellent job of refinishing all metal parts. While the blacking was being done, I refinished the stock using traditional oil finishing,,,obviously its been pillar bedded,,,though thats invisible from the outside. The rifle is now finished, it sports an original set of 30mm rings and a S&B 3-12 x 50 Klassic Scope. A labour of love, but worth every minute. Long exposure - over saturated image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Gun of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 VV NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako 75 .243 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Lucky git.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Beautiful looking rifle - I would be afraid to take it out, it would be back at the stock finisher after every outing, good luck with it, Happy Hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landkeeper Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Gun of the week. month i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Well done Andy, I hope that she has turned out every bit as well as your imagination desired. I have no doubts that the results will pay back the time and effort put into the rehabilitation. As has been said elsewhere, its great to see something different from the Tacticool look and in an ol' fashioned but very effective hunting calibre. I love it! ATB P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo3 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 ACE lovely wood and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Lovely looking gun and a terrific calibre! How does it shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I only put it back together yesterday morning, dies are coming from the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Beautiful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Can't believe that's the same stock I handled. The blacking is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 The very same rifle I brought along to the Quarry shoot Dave. The images really do not do it justice. It will be a special occasion / high seat rifle, no ratching around the undergrowth with it….. Unless "my man" is with me, ready to take it out the slip for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Fair doos excellent work on the woodwork, is that the first time you have done that type of finish if so extra kudos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisserge Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice indeed. ....definitely a Gentleman's rifle for a day in tweeds, than a taticool gun and a day in the weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Fair doos excellent work on the woodwork, is that the first time you have done that type of finish if so extra kudos First time I've done a complete refurb oil finish from start to end. Ive touched in scratches and blemishes before, but never attempted anything like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Lovely piece of work Andy. Is that the original chequering or did you need to re cut? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Original Tony - cleaned with care with toothbrush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Original Tony - cleaned with care with toothbrush... Still looks surprisingly sharp Andy, hence the question. Lovely piece of work. I'd be proud to own the rifle, even more so if I could say I restored it myself. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Looks stunning. The blacking is very deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Rem Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Very, very nice. How does it feed? The L61 I had started life as a 270. When it became a 7x57, it wouldn't feed so I cut the a piece off the rear of the follower and put a block in the rear of the magazine well. It fed perfectly after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 My 7x57 is built around a shot out .270 L691 action and never had a problem feeding...shoots like a demon too. Look forward to the range report Ronin, it looks a stunning piece of kit. Best of luck with it!! Regards Finman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just don't stick a mod on it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 It feed dummy rounds impeccably. I anticipate it may shoot ok... I have screw cut it - you may have spotted the thread cap.. I won't be using a moderator though. Still awaiting dies, so no range testing yet, it will be unfettered by bipod too, strictly front bag or rolled up coat only... Not 100% sure on the scope at moment, undecided on keeping the 3-13 Classik or changing to a simpler Leup or a 42mm objective of some sort. Think the current scope make it look a little "top heavy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 You shot this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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