Interesting. No L579 I have ever seen has a bolt shroud, but the A11 and the later M591 do.
Sako Forester (L579)
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I had an L579 now have an A11 practically no difference between the two rifles other than the stock.
norma 308
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Great actions worth a rebarrel
Bolt shroud on the L-series features adjustable firing pin protrusion (adjustable, often not a good feature, reading the manual is only an option if you can read!
)This meant you could wind it to the point that the firing pin would pierce the primer, not to mention that the adjustable bit had a small locking screw underneath the bolt, which then meant stripped threads if this was not removed first.
So the A-series removed this feature.
I don't remember the adjustable firing pin, it was actually an estate rifle and it was around thurty five years ago, I did have one unfortunate incident with it.Bolt shroud on the L-series features adjustable firing pin protrusion (adjustable, often not a good feature, reading the manual is only an option if you can read!
This meant you could wind it to the point that the firing pin would pierce the primer, not to mention that the adjustable bit had a small locking screw underneath the bolt, which then meant stripped threads if this was not removed first.
So the A-series removed this feature.
I had just changed the scope on.it and was zeroing it fired two shots and when chambering the next round it went off, and no my finger was no where near the trigger , bolt came back hand swollen and pretty much useless for a couple of
weeks however it could have been a lot worse , had the rifle checked by a gunsmith who could find no fault with it
Replaced it with another rifle soon afterwards.
Pictures from the manual:
Example from Sakocollectors forum (ignore the engine-turned finish on the A1 bolt)
Bolt shrouds (note screw for adjustment on L-Series):
Extractor:
Source: Improvements in Sako Actions
If you want a lightweight rifle they are hard to beat as they are diminutive. My 26” border barrelled 243 AII weighs 8lb and puts 3 under an inch at 200
I suspect work would get it accurate - JB, Tubbs fire lap, work up etc.
Rebarrel if attached to rifle and or appreciate the engineering and specific model especially if it’s been well bedded, has nice wood and a good trigger.
For a cheap rifle it’s expensive and hard work with some risk
I suspect work would get it accurate - JB, Tubbs fire lap, work up etc.
Rebarrel if attached to rifle and or appreciate the engineering and specific model especially if it’s been well bedded, has nice wood and a good trigger.
For a cheap rifle it’s expensive and hard work with some risk
Roestalker39
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Sorry to hijack this thread but is the pin adjustable on the sako vixen too ?Pictures from the manual:
Example from Sakocollectors forum (ignore the engine-turned finish on the A1 bolt)
Bolt shrouds (note screw for adjustment on L-Series):
Extractor:
Source: Improvements in Sako Actions
Aye, but only if you have the screw type bolt shroud as shown above (your receiver should be marked L461).
Both the Sako L461 and A1 were sold under the name 'Vixen', Forester for the L579 and AII.
Decock the bolt and check protrusion first, should be between 0.59-0.71"
See here for the original L-series Sako manual: Exploded views - Firearms Assembly - Bev Fitchett's Guns
The Sako site only has the A-series manuals, god forbid the public find out that you used to be encouraged to understand how your rifle worked for safety, DIY cleaning and maintenance.
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