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Custom A-1 .223

Discussion in 'Show us your Sako' started by slancey, Mar 13, 2023.

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    slancey Active Member

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    Here are some pictures of my recently completed A-1 done by Greg Tannel. The bolt has been sleeved front and rear and the firing pin has been ground and bushed as well. I bought the action by itself. The barrel is a Lilja 1-9” twist. I found the stock new.

     

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    Old Hippie Formerly known as bloorooster

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    Nice !
    The bolt and the Winchester type safety are fascinating. Tell us more!
     
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    Nice rifle.

    Did Greg also do the bolt safety conversion? It's the first I've seen that is in combination with the Sako factory target trigger.

    Also.....what diameter was the firing pin tip reduced to?
     
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    Sorry, I posted the wrong draft. Ed LaPour of the Custom Gunmakers Guild made the 3-position safety. I'm not sure what diameter the firing pin is, but it's pretty small. He (Greg)told me not to drop it!
    The action and the stock came from JB at Accuflite. Greg pillar-bedded and glass bedded the barreled action. I'm still trying to work the last little bit of creep out of the trigger pull. It's very light, obviously. The scope rings are medium height, and the bolt handle just clears the ocular bell. I think Glen Rock did the blueing. I want to say they are in Colorado. I wasn't sure how well the blued bolt would turn out, but I like the overall look.
     
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    Oh yes, the throat is a zero free-bore with 0.253" neck. I have high hopes for the accuracy potential. It's kind of a sleeper. It's got a stock factory look, but plenty of tweaks to make it shoot.
     
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    Hello Slancey,
    I have a 1967 Sako L461 in .222 Rem. calibre. I too have had a Ed LaPour 3 way safety fitted, also a Canjar trigger plus a front sight with a bead protector { Safari Type } with band. I had my factory stock customised as well. I will post photo's in the near future.
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    I had an L461 in .222 Rem. Mag. It was my first prairie dog rifle. I re-barreled it before selling it, which was a mistake. I shot the smallest group of my life with that one: 5 shots at 100 yards in 0.144"
     
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    The best and most lovely figured stock on a A1 .223 Rem. I have ever seen is Steve's { Stonecreek } rifle. I don't think there is a A1 in existence that would equal Stev's A1.
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