Its still freezing up here in MN and cabin fever is well set in. And, a package from McMillan just showed up so I thought I would post some gratutitous rifle porn
Intended as Do-All sling over shoulder for hikes and throw in the back of the jeep prairie rifle......prairie dogs, antelope, occassional deer is shot is good.....
Sako 75 Varmint
223 1:8 twist
McMillan Sako Varmint stock--nice palm swell, cheekpiece and checkering
Mark 4 M3 3.5-10 MD. Multiple turrets about to get some paint and custom markings for yardages for my various loads 50-75 grainers.
Barreled action and scope will likely get some FDE or OD krylon before I am done.
I love the sako's!! Adjustable triggers, detachable mags (holds 6rds), and haven't seen one that won't shoot---all that out of the box. Picked this one up as a dealer sample for not much more than a new PSS would run.
Got out to the range today......eventhough it was only 17 degree out. At least it was sunny without much wind
Rifle funcitoned well....after a few rounds. There was a little binding in the action but I think that was due to a lack of good lubricant and the weather. After a few rounds and a drop of clp it returned to the "sako butter feel." Trigger is very nice. I adjusted it down to about as light as it would go. No scale but I think it is in the 2lb range and breaks clean. The lock time is very fast.
The Mcmillan stock is awsome. It is my first McMillan and I will be getting more I think.....(anyone want to trade an A series for a LNIB AICS 2.0
) The Sako varminter has a very nice feel and with a heavier fill the rifle balances perfectly. Personally, balance is more important to me than weight. I can carry a well balanced rifle all day while an unbalanced one, even if lighter, drags me down pretty quick. I had to biuld up a little cheekpiece as I do on all my rifles....I think I have big cheekbones or something but the stock fits me very well.
Anyway, here is the target pic. 3 shot group measured at .577 and the 6 shot group measured at .790. I measured a one hole group
at .203. So.......center to center that should give me about a .374 3-shot group and a .587 6-shot group. Not too bad with factory ammo and given it was freaking freazing and I haven't really shot this winter. Most of the dispersion is verticle which, is usually my problem and I think especially so when its cold out.
I think I am going to like this set up. I have a few M3 knobs laying around so I am going to make up some custom ones for the two loads it will primarily see---60gr v-max and 75gr BTHP
Intended as Do-All sling over shoulder for hikes and throw in the back of the jeep prairie rifle......prairie dogs, antelope, occassional deer is shot is good.....
Sako 75 Varmint
223 1:8 twist
McMillan Sako Varmint stock--nice palm swell, cheekpiece and checkering
Mark 4 M3 3.5-10 MD. Multiple turrets about to get some paint and custom markings for yardages for my various loads 50-75 grainers.
Barreled action and scope will likely get some FDE or OD krylon before I am done.
I love the sako's!! Adjustable triggers, detachable mags (holds 6rds), and haven't seen one that won't shoot---all that out of the box. Picked this one up as a dealer sample for not much more than a new PSS would run.
Got out to the range today......eventhough it was only 17 degree out. At least it was sunny without much wind
Rifle funcitoned well....after a few rounds. There was a little binding in the action but I think that was due to a lack of good lubricant and the weather. After a few rounds and a drop of clp it returned to the "sako butter feel." Trigger is very nice. I adjusted it down to about as light as it would go. No scale but I think it is in the 2lb range and breaks clean. The lock time is very fast.
The Mcmillan stock is awsome. It is my first McMillan and I will be getting more I think.....(anyone want to trade an A series for a LNIB AICS 2.0
Anyway, here is the target pic. 3 shot group measured at .577 and the 6 shot group measured at .790. I measured a one hole group
I think I am going to like this set up. I have a few M3 knobs laying around so I am going to make up some custom ones for the two loads it will primarily see---60gr v-max and 75gr BTHP
