Sako Forester 243 win.

[stilwater36]

Hello this my first post. So if I am in the wrong place let me know. I am looking at a used Sako Forester 243 win. 24" barrel. Is said to be in NRA 98% condition. Intermed. action /heavy barrel. Looks good on photos. Serial no. 55210. This would be my first Sako and I want a Antelope/Varmit rifle. Listed on GB web site auction 64359487. Never purchased a used rifle before only new so I would like your input.

 

[Guest]

Hi Stillwater,
I recently bought one similar, also with heavy barrel. One important item is throat erosion. FYI the throat is the "lead" ahead of the chamber that guides the bullet into the rifling (if I'm not describing this well, I'm sorry). My gun had been shot a LOT and shot when the barrel was hot. This kind of abuse will erode the throat, literally blowing the metal out the muzzle (the sharp end of the stick ;-) If you can get some information about throat condition, that would be very beneficial. This would involve a chamber cast, using a soft metal poured in the chamber and throat, this gives a negative impression of the chamber/barrel internal surface. The other way is a bore scope, less hassle, more expensive equipment, and both methods require a gunsmith who is experienced at the interpretation of the result. Is that a long enough answer? Good luck P.