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Serial number look up

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Hello, I purchased my Sako from my uncle and am curious of what model it is. He got it from his uncle who has since passed. I’m looking to put it into an aftermarket stock but need to know what model it is to do so. Please help! Model # 969069
 

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It is a Model 75. The V stamped on the receiver denotes that it is a magnum action. Sako did not stamp 75 anywhere on that model, but just stamped the action size, I (short action), III (medium action), SM (short mag), & IV (long action), & V (magnum action). Each action size will require a different stock.
 
Perfect thank you! Do you know if those came stock with a muzzle break or is mine after market?
 
Bhamell7 said:
What reason for getting rid of it? The rifle is a 300 Weatherby mag. Breaks are nice for recoil on larger rifles.
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Muzzle brakes cause ferocious muzzle blast that is even more damaging to hearing than normal muzzle blast. They also spray bystanders or nearby objects with hot combustion gases -- and make your barrel longer and less easy handling. The recoil of even the .300 WBY is not enough to require reduction in order to shoot it accurately, particularly with the well-designed stock of a Sako. And the overwhelming extra noise of the muzzle brake is much more detrimental to shooting than the recoil.
 
stonecreek said:
Muzzle brakes cause ferocious muzzle blast that is even more damaging to hearing than normal muzzle blast. They also spray bystanders or nearby objects with hot combustion gases -- and make your barrel longer and less easy handling. The recoil of even the .300 WBY is not enough to require reduction in order to shoot it accurately, particularly with the well-designed stock of a Sako. And the overwhelming extra noise of the muzzle brake is much more detrimental to shooting than the recoil.
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Good thing I hunt alone and shoot with ear pro on. When long distance shooting/ hunting it’s nice to have that less recoil to get back on target faster and see bullet impact. I think I’ll leave it lol
 
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