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Bofors steel barrels
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Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum
misako50
Sako-addicted
I, personally, like them all. I have just had much more experience with bofors marked sakos and tikkas. All of them make an average shot (ME) a marksman. Not bad for barrels that don't need a lot of TLC. The overall workmanship on these rifles gains my respect the most. Aside from the bofors marking. Regards, Mike
Thanks, Mike.
I agree with your points. I just happen to have a 270 and 243 with Bofors barrels. Finnbear is a gift from my uncle who bought it in new in 1962. It is a true tack driver and in near mint condition, so I baby it.
The 243 has seen a bit more use and has redfield rings on it and a timney trigger. As a purist, I want to install period Sako rings and an original Sako trigger (where to find?).
What do you think?
PS: also would like to round out the battery with a Bofors 223.
A
I agree with your points. I just happen to have a 270 and 243 with Bofors barrels. Finnbear is a gift from my uncle who bought it in new in 1962. It is a true tack driver and in near mint condition, so I baby it.
The 243 has seen a bit more use and has redfield rings on it and a timney trigger. As a purist, I want to install period Sako rings and an original Sako trigger (where to find?).
What do you think?
PS: also would like to round out the battery with a Bofors 223.
A
misako50
Sako-addicted
Tvatva1-There is always e-bay . Med. rings about 45 to 50 . High rings usually over 90. Triggers I've seen alot and know that the prices get ridiculous . I am currently bying some parts from a contact in Texas and he has some Sako rings for fair prices. Let me know what you need and I'll see if I can help or put you in touch with him.Regards, Mike
Thanks, again, Mike.
The pre-72 243 has a period 4x12 Burris which appears servicable. Objective size does not appear larger than usual.
I have a set of high rings which look like they may be too high for this application- do you think mediums would work?
Are low rings too low for a 4x12 or 3x9?
Andy
The pre-72 243 has a period 4x12 Burris which appears servicable. Objective size does not appear larger than usual.
I have a set of high rings which look like they may be too high for this application- do you think mediums would work?
Are low rings too low for a 4x12 or 3x9?
Andy
misako50
Sako-addicted
Andy- Rob just said a mouthful on the bolt clearance. I haven't had a problem yet but I can see the possibilities with some of the high end scopes. Your older burris should be fine with med. sako rings. Measure your objectives. You need to not be over 1 7/8" to use the med. I can't tell you about anything other than an L579 or A11 since I don't have any at this time. Regards, Mike
