Dave Buffington
Well-Known Member
Hi Folks!
From the fertile imagination of George Kellgren – the designer behind Kel-Tec firearms – here is one of the most interesting Sako rifles I’ve ever seen: the Grendel SRT.
I knew Sako had sold actions to companies like Anschütz and Browning, I had absolutely no knowledge of the Grendel/Sako until one popped up at a local auction. Information on these guns is scarce, and even with one in my hands, I have more questions than answers. So I hope the folks here can help …
The action is an AII (A2?) action and carries a Sako serial number. Can anyone identify when it was made? The Blue Book of Gun Values the guns were discontinued in 1989.
I’ve read that the guns used Douglas barrels. However, without removing the stock from the action, I can not find any identification on the barrel. No name. No proof marks. No cartridge specification. The Blue Book of Gun Values says these guns were chambered in .243 and .308. The auction house says this gun is chambered in .308. (Yes, I’ll check that.)
Oh, and while we're talking about the barrel ... anyone have a clue about the device at the end of the muzzle? It's kind of a muzzle brake, but what does the collar behind the brake do? It turns about 1/4 turn, but doesn't appear to do anything.
The glass-reinforced-plastic stock is unlike any synthetic stock I’ve seen before. For starters, it features an integral 9 (10?) round box magazine. The trigger offers the expected Sako sweetness, breaking consistently at 2 pounds, 12 ounces. (Is it adjustable?)
Yes, the stock folds in, of course, a unique way. A bolt above the hinge secures the hinge while a flexible shaft under the butt makes tools unnecessary.
All answers, comments and suggestions are welcome. Once I confirm the chambering and get a scope installed, I’ll get it to the range, and of course, I’ll post a report.
Enjoy!
Dave
P.S. Please forgive the error in the title. Dyslexic fingers at work =)
From the fertile imagination of George Kellgren – the designer behind Kel-Tec firearms – here is one of the most interesting Sako rifles I’ve ever seen: the Grendel SRT.
I knew Sako had sold actions to companies like Anschütz and Browning, I had absolutely no knowledge of the Grendel/Sako until one popped up at a local auction. Information on these guns is scarce, and even with one in my hands, I have more questions than answers. So I hope the folks here can help …
The action is an AII (A2?) action and carries a Sako serial number. Can anyone identify when it was made? The Blue Book of Gun Values the guns were discontinued in 1989.
I’ve read that the guns used Douglas barrels. However, without removing the stock from the action, I can not find any identification on the barrel. No name. No proof marks. No cartridge specification. The Blue Book of Gun Values says these guns were chambered in .243 and .308. The auction house says this gun is chambered in .308. (Yes, I’ll check that.)
Oh, and while we're talking about the barrel ... anyone have a clue about the device at the end of the muzzle? It's kind of a muzzle brake, but what does the collar behind the brake do? It turns about 1/4 turn, but doesn't appear to do anything.
The glass-reinforced-plastic stock is unlike any synthetic stock I’ve seen before. For starters, it features an integral 9 (10?) round box magazine. The trigger offers the expected Sako sweetness, breaking consistently at 2 pounds, 12 ounces. (Is it adjustable?)
Yes, the stock folds in, of course, a unique way. A bolt above the hinge secures the hinge while a flexible shaft under the butt makes tools unnecessary.
All answers, comments and suggestions are welcome. Once I confirm the chambering and get a scope installed, I’ll get it to the range, and of course, I’ll post a report.
Enjoy!
Dave
P.S. Please forgive the error in the title. Dyslexic fingers at work =)