Zzrpilot Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 So Today I got to strip a Sabatti STR rifle. The trigger adjustment was the excuse but I wanted to see how well they are made also The answer is very well indeed... The Fore end / handguard is held on with 9 Machine screws, 3 each side and 3 below. This means it is very well anchored onto the main chassis (unlike most). With the fore end removed you can see how thick the barrel truly is and the overall finish is excellent no skimping on the concealed bits. After removing the pistol grip the barrel and action is held with 2 action screws, the rear one passes through the trigger guard unit which also has the magazine release built in. With the trigger guard removed you could adjust the trigger with no further disassembly as the adjuster and lock nut are clearly visible. However I removed the barrel and action from the chassis. The chassis is a solid piece well machined and with a quality finish, from a mechanical engineering point of view it is well thought through and manufactured, with the barrel and action snugly held in place by high tolerance manufacturing even before the screw are fitted. Trigger was adjusted to 1Lb 4oz Very happy I got a chance to fully strip one of these for a client ( I have not taken ours apart yet ) and even more happy with the build quality. The Sabatti STR does not just look a very well made, well put together rifle, it is a very well made and put together rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overspray Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Is this the MK1 or MK2 I haven't attempted to strip mine yet (MK1) .I am trying to find out if it would be possible to fit a larger capacity magazine to the gun AI style like the MK2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzrpilot Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Is this the MK1 or MK2 I haven't attempted to strip mine yet (MK1) .I am trying to find out if it would be possible to fit a larger capacity magazine to the gun AI style like the MK2. It was a Mk1 and you would need to re machine the receiver to fit a larger magazine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Photos would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 HAS THAT REALLY GOT A 28 INCH BARREL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Photos would be really really nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzrpilot Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Sorry I did not have time to take pictures as I had a client waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzrpilot Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Sorry I did not have time to take pictures as I had a client waiting. HAS THAT REALLY GOT A 28 INCH BARREL ? They are a 26" barrel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 A pity they don't build a lefty model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Sorry I did not have time to take pictures as I had a client waiting. They are a 26" barrel ... strange the website quotes 28 inch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Anyone know the twist rate for the barrel on the 6.5CM STR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzrpilot Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Anyone know the twist rate for the barrel on the 6.5CM STR Its 1 in 8" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 strange the website quotes 28 inch . When first introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor version was listed as 24-inches on Sabatti's website and that's what the original deliveries were. An acquaintance who is in the gun trade fancied one, but as it was entirely for range use queried whether 26-inches was available and told 'yes - as a special order, will take an estimated six weeks' - 3 months later he was still waiting. Then .... every one arriving was 26-inches in this calibre. 28-inches I've not seen quoted anywhere and it would make no sense for a rifle in this category / market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Pat Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I have the STR desert tactical in .300 win mag with an IOR crusader scope to help with the long shots. Great rifle at a sensible price that weighs a tonne, but that helps to give it rimfire recoil. The bolt was a bit rough at new, but I gave it a good oil and after some use it is now nice and smooth, the trigger was superb for me out of the box, and the old addage of if it works don't fix it comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 What about tightening torque of action screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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