L461 RoT

[Guest]

Hi,

I just joined group as I just purchased a Sako L461 in 223 rem. I have a question to the L461 experts in the house about the rifle's rate of twist and maybe some tips on rebedding the rifle.

Thanks in advance

 

[Guest]

It is 1:12", good for varmint weight bullets. Try the 50 and 55 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips or the Hornady V-Max's.

Bedding is straightforward:
First, shoot it and see if it needs it.
If so, then hog out some wood behind the lug area.
Make sure the barrel doesn't rub on the stock.
Prep the metal and bed the recoil lug area first.
Next day do the tang.
Day three do the bottom.
Or, do what I do these days and hand the rifle plus $100.00 to my gunsmith.
He beds fifty to 100 rifles a year. I used to do three. Simple choice for me.
lawndart

 

[Guest]

LawndartF16,

Thanks for the info, 1:12 is what I expected but was hoping it was 1:9 or better.

It goups at 1.5 inch at 100 yds, my suspicion is a distorted stock and a recrowning job. I was wondering if a special inletting screw is needed to align and free float the barrel.

I am debating with myself if I should bed first or should rebarrel first.

Thanks for the response