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Sako-addicted
Is the stock the same color/texture throughout or is it a painted type finish? Do you know who made the stock? Gotta love those VarTargs!
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I think it is solid and not painted, but I really can't remember having taken it out of the stock to look. No idea of the stock maker, but I'm sure it could be identified by someone knowledgeable of the various synthetic stock makers.Is the stock the same color/texture throughout or is it a painted type finish? Do you know who made the stock? Gotta love those VarTargs!
The marketing forces (read that as propaganda) since the turn of the century have skewed perceptions about range capabilities of many of the tried & true cartridge/bullet combinations. I much prefer heavy for caliber well constructed bullets at moderate velocity over any pointy, high speed pill for hunting, but alas, I am in the minority. The obsession with velocity & flatter trajectory for "long range" hunting has blinded people to the fact that any difference in these trajectories with regard to hunting is inconsequential for all practical purposes. Round nose bullets have many attributes from a terminal performance standpoint that the pointy, ballistically "superior" bullets can only wish they had. After all, it's what the bullet does when it makes contact with the animal that counts, not how it got there! I can't think of very many factory loads with round nose bullets one can buy & many of the bullet makers have dropped most of them from their product line. Makes it hard to even handload them. My favorite 30 cal bullets are the 180 grain & 200 grain Hornady Interlock Round Nose. My supply is down to less than 30 bullets & Hornady has discontinued them. Those bullets are real thumpers on elk, moose & big bears, but I'm too old to chase after them critters anymore, anyway. Just had to vent about yet another loss for our sport. Thanks for putting up with me.I was just checking the trajectory of the 156 Lapua at 2550 fps on the JBM ballistics site and was surprised that it shoots much flatter than I would have expected. You don't necessarily have to have a pointy boat-tailed spitzer at 3300 fps to make 300 yard shots.
I would respond at length to your post, but I've got to go yell at some kids to get off of my lawn, then get ready for my nap.I'm too old to chase after them critters anymore, anyway. Just had to vent about yet another loss for our sport. Thanks for putting up with me.
The stock looks like it might be from Pacific research/Rimrock. Heavy emphasis on might. The slim shape and texture was sort of their signature early on.I think it is solid and not painted, but I really can't remember having taken it out of the stock to look. No idea of the stock maker, but I'm sure it could be identified by someone knowledgeable of the various synthetic stock makers.
Not only are Vartargs easy to love like a child, but, unlike children, the small powder charges and tiny bullets make them relatively cheap to feed, too.
That's a hair under 18" for us in the USA.The barrel is cut to 45 cm which is minimum legal barrel length for rifles in Sweden
I can't claim the whittling - I sourced the semi finished (shaped) stock blank from Hatchers Riflestocks: http://hatchersriflestocks.com.au/products-21/classic-varmint.html
I did the final shaping/smoothing, fitted the butt pad and applied a hand rubbed oil finish.
I should have also mentioned that the custom stock route meant I could have something built that better fits me; I'm a lean 6'4" with long arms, bigs hands and long fingers so factory stocks don't usually fit very well. Generally when holding the pistol grip my forefinger can reach around and sit comfortably on the front of the trigger guard. Cam Hatcher was good to work with and provided a stock style with a nice open grip and length of pull that fits much better, and I suspect I shoot better because of it.
Marcus
I look forward to seeing it! Even better, how about some progress photos?Hello Marcus,
Thanks very much for posting your photos. I too have a semi-inletted stock from Cameron Hatcher. Mine, also using his English walnut, is the "Classic English Sporter" design. I expect to add an ebony forend tip and, once complete, it will fit my rebarreled, modified L579 in 7mm-08. Seeing your work has encouraged me to finish some other projects and get to work on the Sako.
DCD
Marcus.,
I see pics of your rifle on Cameron Hatchers web site.
I noticed them when ordering a new stock for an L46 action I have put an old .17 Rem barrel on from a L461.
My stock arrived the other day, so I spent most of yesterday fitting the action into the new classic English sporter's inletting.
Main tasks were cutting a slot in the side to allow the bolt handle to close and two recess for the bolt release mechanism and ejection opening.
Next was sanding. By the end of the day the bulk of the machine marks had been sanded out and I've laid out where I'm going to thin the forearm down some.
So I'm now on the lookout for a but plate and pistol grip cap that will work. I have a couple of old original Sako ones but they are not a good fit and I'm keen to do something a little different anyway.
Not sure yet if I'll just shape the forearm end or look for some suitable material to fit instead.
I'll take a pic or two later and post. My plan is to pass it on to my grand son in a few years time. Will shorten the beat up original stock for him and then have the "new" stock for once he has grown.
ATM I'm planning to Finnish with True Oil. You said you applied a hand rubbed Finnish to yours?
Cheers
Colin
Hi Marcus, Thanks for posting the links. I have used Organ Oil Outdoor Furniture oil in the past but was not familiar with their Burnishing oil.
I have ordered some, so will follow the instructions and give it a go.
Cheers,
Colin