Ronin Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I get asked to do a variety of interesting projects, this is one I loved doing. It started out as a "well used" Sako A11 in 243, the barrel was shot out and the stock was frankly peppered with dings. A chap asked me if I could make him a classic stalker on a limited budget, and I had this in a cabinet waiting for a refurb. The rifle is pretty much standard, apart from the Lothar Walther chromoly barrel which was profiled in the Sako Hunter pattern. 308 Win, SAAMI spec min dimensions and 1-10 twist tube, threaded M14x1 with protective cap. The action has been totally stripped, all parts that needed replacing have been, the trigger has also been stripped and given a work over (now breaks at 1.5lbs), as has the bolt (which has had new slide small parts fitted) The stock is pillar bedded and has been stripped and re finished, while doing so I removed all but the worst scrapes and dings, theres a couple I simply couldn't do anything with, though it is to be a working rifle, and will inevitably get knocked again. All the metalwork has been re blacked after high gloss polish. I like the end result, the photo's simply do not do it justice. Not a safe queen, but a tool to kill deer, I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did making it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very nice Andy nice to see a PROPER rifle for a change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very nice Andy nice to see a PROPER rifle for a change! "What-apart from classic good looks,carryability,reliability,accuracy,longeivity ,value for affordable money, sheer fitness for purpose and the approval of experienced rifle users,have Sako ever done for stalkers?" gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 "What-apart from classic good looks,carryability,reliability,accuracy,longeivity ,value for affordable money, sheer fitness for purpose and the approval of experienced rifle users,have Sako ever done for stalkers?" gbal well, they also founded Tikka! Well said sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I just saw this in the flesh about an hr half ago, and it was a lovely classic rifle. Very well done as always mate. I said its a nice piece of real wood!!! When I saw it slide from it sleeve. There was a little chuckle between us both but as you said I could tell you enjoyed working in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 well, they also founded Tikka! Well said sir! Beggin' your pardon, ooman, but we're not so sure they did. Didn't both Tikka and Sakko originate from different but related arsenal workshops of the Finnish Army and Border Guards? They eventually got privatised we think, and Sakko then took over Tikka thereafter ? Awesome rifle nonetheless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Beggin' your pardon, ooman, but we're not so sure they did. Didn't both Tikka and Sakko originate from different but related arsenal workshops of the Finnish Army and Border Guards? They eventually got privatised we think, and Sakko then took over Tikka thereafter ? Awesome rifle nonetheless.... and then Beretta bought Sako ........ Very nice job by Ronin, my sort of rifle but perhaps the blued finish could have been matte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisserge Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Beautiful, classic and attention to detail. I'm sure anyone would be proud to own such a rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 and then Beretta bought Sako ........ Very nice job by Ronin, my sort of rifle but perhaps the blued finish could have been matte? Not in keeping with the original and not what the customer wanted. The high gloss black is pretty hardwearing…..to a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Is that the one i saw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 It is Gary, yes, the very same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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