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Hi All, I'm new to the Sako Collectors Club.
I'm just about to buy a new Sako 85 223 however there was a nice early (about mid-60's) L461 Vixen 222 in the shop for $850 (Aus). The old L461 seemed like a more nicely made rifle compared to the new 85 (blued, wood). I was thinking the L461 could be re-barreled to a 223 and would make a nice rifle, albeit an old one. What do people think - is it worth the effort to re-barrel or am I asking for trouble and it would just be better to spend the extra and get a new one? Has anyone re-barreled a L461? If so, what does it cost roughly for a sporter weight barrel?
Thanks in advance.
I'm just about to buy a new Sako 85 223 however there was a nice early (about mid-60's) L461 Vixen 222 in the shop for $850 (Aus). The old L461 seemed like a more nicely made rifle compared to the new 85 (blued, wood). I was thinking the L461 could be re-barreled to a 223 and would make a nice rifle, albeit an old one. What do people think - is it worth the effort to re-barrel or am I asking for trouble and it would just be better to spend the extra and get a new one? Has anyone re-barreled a L461? If so, what does it cost roughly for a sporter weight barrel?
Thanks in advance.