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Several years ago, my father gave me a Sako rifle. He received the barreled action as a gift (years before me getting it), and made a thumbhole stock for it. Well, he never completely finished the stock, it was roughed out, cut and somewhat smooth, but that's about it. It certainly was usable, though. Very accurate rifle, I always loved that gun...
It is a 1979 or 1980 AI Vixen, in .223 caliber.
A couple years ago, I decided to put a new stock on it, so I went to the McMillan factory in North Phoenix (I live in the area), and I got VERY lucky. Someone had ordered a stock for the same action as mine, but with a heavy barrel and they never picked it up. So, I picked up that stock for CHEAP! All I had to do was glass bed the stock to fill the large gap that existed, as mine had a normal tapered barrel. I know, I didn't have to do it, but it was kind of weird looking. I topped it off with a older Redfield 4-12 AO scope and added a leather military style sling and a bipod.
So, now I have a pretty nice rifle. Accurate as heck, and a family heirloom.
Some day, my son (or grandson, if I ever have one) will inherit it.
I'll post some pics of it as soon as I can.
 
Pics as promised:
[SakoCollectors.com] My AI
[SakoCollectors.com] My AI
 
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