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    L57 custom project

    The rifle is finished. I really like my first SAKO. I would like to make a future project based on a SAKO If I can locate another action.
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    A III Custom Stock Project

    Beautiful work! I think the widow's peak is outstanding!
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    L57 custom project

    We had temperatures in the 70's and sunshine today. I couldn't resist some test firing. Three different hand loads, fired at 100 yards.
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    L57 custom project

    Joined the barrel to the action and added sling studs to the stock.
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    L57 custom project

    The rust bluing is also started. The first picture is the humidity cabinet and the second picture is after one complete cycle.
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    L57 custom project

    Thank you all for the kind words. I am having fun with the project. I have started finishing the stock. The pores are filled, ready for final coats.
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    L57 custom project

    Thank you for the encouragement! It's been cold and icy here, so I have been spending a lot of time indoors. I hope to have the rifle finished before gardening and lawn mowing season arrives.
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    L57 custom project

    I engraved the barrel with the cartridge identification.
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    L57 custom project

    I cut the stock to length, milled the end flat, and drilled pilot holes. The recoil pad was installed and shaped to fit the stock.
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    L57 custom project

    The stock was milled flat and hardware was installed to hold a grip cap.
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    L57 custom project

    I have the barrel channel carved out. The barrel is fully floated. I also epoxy bedded the action into the stock.
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    L57 custom project

    The barrel polishing is done. Now back to the stock work.
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    L57 custom project

    The chamber is complete and the muzzle is crowned.
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    L57 custom project

    I have the barrel threading completed. The action hand tightens to within about 5 degrees of final position.
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    L57 custom project

    Metric threads are a bit of a challenge for me. My lathe is a South Bend 13" and cuts inch threads. I bought a metric transposing gear on Ebay. It is a 3D printed gear and is not a perfect ratio, but the ideal metal gears are much more costly. It is not a perfect system but it works. For...
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    L57 custom project

    The barrel is a Douglas Barrels .22 CF, 1:12 twist, #4 heavy sporter in chrome moly. I have it set up in the lathe ready to start cutting. I know the chambering of rifle barrels is one of the most opinionated subjects around. Suffice to say, this is how I do it. It works for me. Your...
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    L57 custom project

    I found a drawing for a L57 barrel stub in Frank De Haas book Bolt Action Rifles. I took measurements from my action and created some drawings to work to.
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    L57 custom project

    Upon closer examination I found the magazine box had been ground down. I inlet the action and the bottom metal to the stock. A measurement could then be made between the two. 0.2 inches was added to the magazine box. you can see the repair in the above post.
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    L57 custom project

    Hi all, thought I would show my current project. I was looking for a winter project at a recent gun show when I found a Sako action. I have never owned a Sako but it seemed like a workable start. The action looked complete with the trigger, magazine, and bottom metal. I decided to build a...
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    Help with L57 magazine dimensons

    I think I have it figured out. I am restocking with a semi inlet stock, not sure if it is exactly as original. I fully inlet the action and the bottom metal and then measured between the two. I needed to add 0.2 inches all around. Thanks for looking! Scot
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