Trapper105
Active Member
I just acquired an older Sako vixen s491 with a varmint barrel and I want to work up a decent load for it. 25 grain vmax and Nosler Varmegeddon bullets will be my start. Question is, will I encounter barrel fouling issues due to the age of the rifle?. It was. Mfg in the mid 70’s? I know later barrel manufacturing/metelurgy improved upon fouling promblems along with better bullets and powders. Just curious if these older Sako barrels need something special to reduce accuracy issues. I appreciate any knowledgeable imput. Thanks!