Ronin Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 May be of interest to some andf slightly different to the normal high end custom action builds we post here. I was asked a few months ago to refurbish a well used Sako A11 (243 Win) that required a rebarrel. The brief from the client was to keep it as standard as possible, so a Lothar Walther Chro-moly barrel in Sako Sporter profile was ordered. Once it arrived the whole action and trigger were stripped out and deep cleaned, the old barrel removed and new barrel machined to fit - chambered in 243 Win. Once proof tested, the barrelled action was again stripped out and sent to Mid Counties blacking where Darren did a very good job bringing all visible parts to "factory blued finish" The stock was then prepped for bedding and was pillar bedded using devcon I gave the stock a polish with buffing compound Barrel is threaded M14x1mm with protective cap, bolt slide, slipper stop and small parts changed for new. Final assembly and tweaking shows the finished results below - apologies, phone camera quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Really like that it’s a great bit of work. Do you you have any before photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villadave59 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 very nice rifle and great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Nice One Andy, your client should be very happy with the outcome, and I’m sure it shoots 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBirchall Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooting Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Great to see an older traditional rifle getting some TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Thank you for the positive comments, these restoration jobs are really labours of love. The time taken rarely fully charged for but it’s hood to see the owners reactions when they receive their well used rifles back in original form enhanced by improved barrel and bedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 For me, I do love a "classic" rifle. Lovely work. More !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave thorniley Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 i was drooling over this sako on friday, a classic factory rifle,its a cracker well done andy. dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Is the stock varnished or oiled? Its come back a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 The stock never left me - I’ve oiled and burnished it Gary Looks better in the flesh than my camera phone images portray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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