Sako 6.5x55 questions

[John D.]

I have a mint Sako Hunter in 6.5 x 55 SM. Up until I joined this site and bought a DTA SRS, it was the most accurate bolt action I have ever shot.

So since it's just sitting in the safe and I have a ton of 6.5 reloading components, I wanted to know how difficult it would be to convert it over to a tactical rifle.

It is an A V action.

-What barrels would be available? I have used Lilja and PacNor.

-Do any of those barrels come ready for installation with just the headspace needing to be set?

-What chassis or stocks are made for this action, if any?

Like I said, it's just been sitting there and if this is too impractical then I'll just leave it alone. i do have a gunsmith that can do the work but if someone out there specializes in a project like this than I would consider them.

Thank you for your help.

 

[The_FNG]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

What model Sako before you unintentionally butcher it.

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

"Butcher it" is right. Leave it as the excellent hunting stick it is. If you must have a 6.5mm tactical rifle then build one from scratch instead of murdering something else.

 

[stille 65x55]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

http://www.mcmfamily.com/mcmillan-stocks-tactical-stock-list.php#a5 works great

 

[Mackay Sagebrush]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

I would suggest that you leave that Sako alone.

A 6.5 Swede is a great hunting cartridge in a lightweight rifle. Besides, you have already said it is a very accurate shooter. Don't mess with it.

If you want to build a heavy barreled rifle, there are many other options.

 

[F224]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

What the guys above said. The Sweed is one of my favorite cartridges and you would be ill served to make any changes to that rifle.

 

[John D.]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

So what I'm picking up is the idea NOT to touch the rifle. Gotcha.

Thanks for the input. I'll leave her as is.

 

[six 4 sure]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

If it's "just sitting there" I'd put it on Gunbroker and use the funds to build what you want. The 6.5x55se Sako's command a pretty good price. Or they seem to when that was a path I considered traveling awhile back. Remington offered the 6.5x55se in '94 (I think)as their "Classic". Those still pop up from time to time. I know where one is sitting if someone wanted one bad enough.

 

[F.N.]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

It's your rifle. If you aren't getting any use out of it then sell it for tac rifle funds or convert it. I have a 6.5x55 target rifle I made built on an old M70 push feed. Trued the action, fitted a Krieger barrel and it rocks. I just bought a Tikka T3 for something similar. A Sako would be a fine for basis of target rifle. Any barrel maker could drill a heavy barrel to fit your needs. They might make you one pre-threaded ansd chambered BUT you will always need to check headspace. Get a MCM stock, bed it and mount your optics. Done. Your toys, get joy out of them or get something different.

 

[IronEagle]

Re: Sako 6.5x55 questions

If you are looking to build a custom I would sell it to a collector and use the funds to buy an action exactly the way you want it. A sako action would make a great custom but there is something classic about the Finnish firearm chambered in 6.5x55. I have two sako 85's and a tikka m695 master sporter in 6.5x55 that I wouldn't get rid of. Just a great combo.

Accuflite sells sako actions if you do want to do a build off of a sako action. Also, there is a sako collectors forum that will be able to give you an idea of what your rifle would be worth. I've seen mint 6.5x55 sako a-series rifles go for $1500+ in the past, just have to find the right buyer.