Toby Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Finally got the chance to begin the barrel break in on my rebarrelled Sako 75. I got it rebarrelled in 17 Rem with a LW stainless(1-9") Sako varmint profile 24" barrel. I have had a fascination with this round for quite a few years but finally took my first steps into the semi custom route this year. Here are some pics from the weekend, I didn't bother fitting the moderator as I would be cleaning every shot for the first 10 shots before going down the 3 and 5 shot groups before cleaning. I was surprised how barky the little round is. My average vel. over 10 shots with Remington factory 25 grs HP was 3965 fps and accuracy fine for the barrel break in. Looking forward to getting it shot in and in use on the winter foxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks very nice who done the work for you? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22/250 foxer Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Niceone toby Was looking forward to seeing it. Looks very nice indeed. And with 24 inch barrel should give you great fps when you sort out some reloads. You going with the 25 vmax? And what powder. Countryside there looks superb by the way. Love to take my dad cod fishing out on a boat in norway Atb jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 thats a god awefull looking rifle,you can tell by looking at it it will never shoot straight .pm me if you want to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Looks very smart, nice rifle. Was it rebarrelled in Norway? I know there's lots of hunting there so presumably there are good 'smiths. Out of curiosity, why did you go for .17 Rem rather than, say 17 FB? The slightly greater velocity? Magazine feeding? Will you handload? Lovely countryside, probably rather quiet and not as overcrowded as England... Regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 you wont regret rebarreling to 17 rem its a fantastic round for vermin your country side looks stunning good luck with your rifle atb mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for the comments. It was rebarreled by a riflesmith over here called Hansen (they also have their own Rem 700 style action in various guises). I am planning on using the 25 grs V-Max, but will also give the Hornady and Berger HP's a go as well. I went with the 17 Rem over the 17 Fireball/Mach IV for the issues Tony H mentioned plus I can use the Berger 30 grainers if I feel the urge. The round was also introduced the year I was born . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer223 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Very smart looking rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Very nice looking rifle and lovely countryside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very nice indeed ,,, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRYHUMOR Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Very nice. I think it's turned out quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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