Short Actions Information about my Sako L46 - 25-20

[Declan Wellings]

Hello everyone,

A few years ago i was given a Sako Vixen 25-20 (i believe its a L46). Since owning it I have shot it once and have cleaned it regularly when doing my other rifles but it rarely gets used because of the price of ammo (don't have time to reload). I was wondering how much it is worth and if it is something that someone would be interested in?

I would rather see it used and loved by someone, rather then sit dormant in my safe.

Thanks in advance,

Declan (Brisbane, QLD)

 

[stonecreek]

The L46 in .25-20 was never commercially imported to the U.S., so it would be very highly sought-after here. However, I can't begin to guess what the market for it in Australia might be. I'm sure some of our Aussie members will chime in with some suggestions.

 

[Declan Wellings]

The L46 in .25-20 was never commercially imported to the U.S., so it would be very highly sought-after here. However, I can't begin to guess what the market for it in Australia might be. I'm sure some of our Aussie members will chime in with some suggestions.

Thank you!

 

[blackjack]

Hello Sako Lovers,
I don't know how many Sako L46 - 6,3 X 33 R { .25 - 20 WCF } were imported into England UK, but I consider myself very lucky in owning one that was purchased at an auction in England during 2014. I have never seen another, and only less than £200 payed. I have shown the rifle on the 6,3 X 33 R thread. The rifle is in suberb original condition amd came out of production on 1st October 1949.
Blackjack

 

[Chris Anderson]

That is a screaming deal.

 

[mattimoose]

I have all kinds of.25-20, for my Winchester 92 Saddle ring carbine. I wonder how hard it would be to ship that to Canada?

 

[blackjack]

Good Afternoon Sako People,
Can anyone recommend the Gun Powders for re - loading the .25 - 20 WCF cartridge. Thanks.
Blackjack

 

[stonecreek]

BJ: I use either Accurate 1680 or Accurate 2200 with an 86 grain jacketed bullet. For some additional loads you can look at Hodgdon's site https://shop.hodgdon.com/reloading-...65.926244821.1614611144-2016991166.1614611144

I don't know what powders may be available to you in Britain, but maybe this will help.

 

[blackjack]

I have several Classic rifles, but if I had to choose one It would be my Sako L46 in 6, 3 X 33 R. The rifle came out of production on the 1st October 1949, and is stocked in Artic Birch.
Blackjack

 

[Dutton]

Good Afternoon Sako People,
Can anyone recommend the Gun Powders for re - loading the .25 - 20 WCF cartridge. Thanks.
Blackjack

Yes, I am looking for a L 46 in 25-20. I reload that round every week. The best all round load is 6 to 7 grams of IMR 4227 pushing a 82 to 86 gram lead cast bullet with an 18 hardness or a jacketed soft point bullet I both buy and make my own bullets. Stay safe,My loads all stay withling my fist at 100yrds with a KimberCustum and a 12x Leupold target scope. WD.

 

[mattimoose]

Good Afternoon Sako People,
Can anyone recommend the Gun Powders for re - loading the .25 - 20 WCF cartridge. Thanks.
Blackjack

Late reply but IMR 4198

 

[Dutton]

yes, I can, I reload both the 25/20 WCF and the 25/20 Single shot. Far too much info here for a little reply. Since every bullet takes a minimum and maximum charge and there are many cast and jacketed soft point bullets, I will just start you off with one load found in MODERN RELOADING SECOND EDITION, RICHARD LEE. PAGE 286.I make my own 83gr. cast bullets. and use 6 gr of IMR 4227. The very best advice I can give you us use the same gun every time. That way your firing chamber becomes your best resizing die. Only resize once-the first time you reload the shell casing. The more powder you use the the harder on your shell casings-everything. I can hit a tennis ball every time at 100 yards with that round that way every time using a Kimber with a 12x Leupold target scope. . You will find all the loads for all the bullets you will need to shoot in that book. Warren.