Sako L579 never used

[peps]

Hello, my name is Erik and I live in Sweden. First I would like to thank you all for this nice forum.
I recently came across a never used sako action and barrel. ItxB4s a sako L579 varmint (.308), the serialnumber is 64XXX.
My plan is to buy a nice stock for it and use it. Before I do that I would like to ensure that Im not doing anything stupid. I guess there arent many unused L579 out there. Is there any extra value in it because it is unused?
/Erik

 

[Anonymous]

peps,
Thanks for joining the conversation. Good to have you with us. You make a good question. Since you are going to use it, then half of your answer is on the table. The best part is that you will have a "new" rifle! If it came with the original stock, then that is something different to consider. The attitiudes may be different in Europe, as I think SAKO sold more barreled actions alone there than anyplace else.
I think there is some added value if there is a box with original hang tag and papers to show it was sold as a barreled action. Then you have a decision to make, because any unused SAKO barreled action will command higher prices, yet not those of a complete rifle.
If you are going to shoot it, then if you can't find a "period" stock, then you have the nice makings for a semi-custom rifle.
In the end, it is up to you. I know you have the 6 rifle limit to consider. I'm sure others will post their thoughts here as well.
I certainly would like to have your "problem" to deal with:wink2:
S-A

 

[blackjack]

Hello Peps,
Can we see some photographs of your .308 Win. Sako H.B. barreled action? I too have one of these, except mine is a complete rifle made in 1970.
Regards Blackjack AKA Mike {The Limey}

 

[peps]

It didnxB4t came with a original stock or in the original box. I have decided to use it.

I think I will make a custom walnutstock for it in the future but until then I will use a Bell and Carlson stock I recently bought. I have installed pillars in it and I think the final bedding will be done in a qouple of weeks, I just need time. I look forward to shoot it

Blackjack, I can upload some pictures of it the coming weekend. Are you pleased with your rifle?

/Erik

 

[blackjack]

Hello Peps {Erik},
Yes I am very pleased with my Sako .308 Win H.B. L579. My rifle barrel has a 1 in 12 twist, which is much better for the lighter bullets e.g. 110g & 125g. which I like to shoot. Sako do a light bullet but I can't remember the weight. It will be great to see your photographs.
Regards Blackjack AKA Mike {The Limey}
P.S. Can anyone remember when Sako changed the .308 Win 1 in 12 twist for the 1 in 10 twist?

 

[peps]

Good to hear that you are satisfied with the L579. My Barrel for the L579 is also 1 in 12 twist but I have a sako M591 .308 from 1993 and that has 1 in 10 twist. I dont know when my L579 is built.

I usually use heavy bullets for hunting so I hope it will perform even with bullets around 185g.