what bullet

[col48]

hi all

 

i have just got a sako 75 in 308 for a -

am i right in thinking they are a 1 in 11 twist???

 

and if so what bullet weight will be best for this, i was thinking 150g , he will be shooting factory ammo,

and it will be used for mostly roe

 

any suggestions

 

 

thanks

Colin

[ejg223]

Hi Col,

think your'e right with 1 in 11,

my sako built in the sixties already had 1 in 11.

308 wouldn't be too sensitive. 150 -180gr. would do

My favourite factory ammo for grouping and sika

is lapua mega in 150gr and fusion 150gr

although the last fusion batch I got don't group worth beans.

Last years batch grouped 0.75" at 200.??

 

edi

[stag1933]

Hi Col.

I have a Sako .308 Varminter Mod.75 which is 1 in 11 twist.

150 grain would be my choice of bullet weight for general purpose use although mine was a one-holer with 130grain Speer hollow point re-loads which I used for Varmints before I got my .243 Sako Varminter.

 

Did you get the info I sent you as my E.Mail etc. has been on the blink ?

HWH.

[col48]

Hi Col.

I have a Sako .308 Varminter Mod.75 which is 1 in 11 twist.

150 grain would be my choice of bullet weight for general purpose use although mine was a one-holer with 130grain Speer hollow point re-loads which I used for Varmints before I got my .243 Sako Varminter.

 

Did you get the info I sent you as my E.Mail etc. has been on the blink ?

HWH.

 

hi stag

 

sorry i did not get back to you, i have been looking on ebay for one,but i have not bid on one yet.

there has been a couple on there,but I'm waiting for a bargain

thank you very much for the info,and i will drop you a pm if i pick one up.

 

ATB

Colin

[Guest 308Panther]

Your gonna have to play abit and find out wich ammo brand and bullet weight it likes the best.

Especially if the rifle was picked up second hand.

The tables I looked at pretty much confirmed what every one else said about the 1 in 11 handling anything from 150-180 gr bullets.

There is plenty of differant options in each brand to choose from too.and price ranges...

Here a guy can spend anywhere from $14/box up to $57/box...

I just found a Farm and Barn that had 150gr SP Rem on the shelf for $14/box....I was in there for somethin totally differant...But needless to say...I took home 5 boxes...and plan on goin back for more since its got Wal Mart beat by $2/box....for the same thing....150gr RemSP

 

308Panther

[nuttyspaniel]

My old 308 wasnt a sako, but I found prvi partizan 150grn was absolute brill in it. And being cheap as well wont break the bank if the rifle doesnt shoot them well!