Rifle suggestions please - specifically double stack detachable magazine
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Brighty3006
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Sako 85. Got 2 Brilliant
Recon if you are worried about top loading you are shooting a lot of animals at one time or? Would a ten shot mag with a second in the pocket be an alternative? I mean so one does not need to put rounds in from the top as 5 doesn't seem enough.
My suggestion would be a T3 in 7-08, AICS mag system. Not top loadable but option of flush fitting 3 shot mag or very reliable 5 shot metal mag or 8 shot or 10 shot or 12 shot magazines available. 7x64 is a lovely cartridge which might be better off in a drop plate mag which can be top loaded. You might shoot faster with a larger mag without top loading in-between.
edi
My suggestion would be a T3 in 7-08, AICS mag system. Not top loadable but option of flush fitting 3 shot mag or very reliable 5 shot metal mag or 8 shot or 10 shot or 12 shot magazines available. 7x64 is a lovely cartridge which might be better off in a drop plate mag which can be top loaded. You might shoot faster with a larger mag without top loading in-between.
edi
Been thinking along the same lines how's about a Sauer 505 ? Deffo 7x64 stonking round.
If only there was a reasonably priced carbon fibre stock option for the Sako 75…
Wait a minute!…
Isn’t someone selling a Kroseg Precision adjustable stock for the Action 3…
The 75 is a much better platform than the 85
i am with you on the double stack top loader
Having spent the day guiding a lady doctor carrying her sako 75 the prospect of constantly removing rounds from the chamber and having to fee them into a detached magazine for the 50th occasion would have been a major pain
As it was, extract, push down, close bolt. Cake
We will be doing a line of semi customs this year all on 75s
Stocks of choice
Kroseg, KKC, OEM walnut, synth
McMillan will follow when we have the CNC inlets set up
Wait a minute!…
Isn’t someone selling a Kroseg Precision adjustable stock for the Action 3…
The 75 is a much better platform than the 85
i am with you on the double stack top loader
Having spent the day guiding a lady doctor carrying her sako 75 the prospect of constantly removing rounds from the chamber and having to fee them into a detached magazine for the 50th occasion would have been a major pain
As it was, extract, push down, close bolt. Cake
We will be doing a line of semi customs this year all on 75s
Stocks of choice
Kroseg, KKC, OEM walnut, synth
McMillan will follow when we have the CNC inlets set up
505 isn’t double stack mag I don’t think.
Since I started this post, I ended up buying a Sako 75 from Ed, managed to pick up a McMillan stock for it, and I’m just in the process of converting the detachable magazine to a floorplate as I’m not that keen on how easily the magazine detaches.
Pondering a Kroseg stock, but very happy with the McMillan for the time being.
Since I started this post, I ended up buying a Sako 75 from Ed, managed to pick up a McMillan stock for it, and I’m just in the process of converting the detachable magazine to a floorplate as I’m not that keen on how easily the magazine detaches.
Pondering a Kroseg stock, but very happy with the McMillan for the time being.
I have no idea what people have against the 85. The magazine catch issue of 75 was dealt with as the 85’s magazine has to be lightly pressed in before the latch can be released.
The ejection issues of the 85 are recorded as being long action calibre.
I’m an 85 owner with aftermarket barrel fitted my @Ronin in 6mm creedmoor. It’s a cracking rifle.
Malxwal
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See post #28
Wasn't it calibre specific? I forget which
I've no idea to be honest
antsa
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I'm totally biased. I have four Sako 85s, XS and S actions. All use Optilock mounts chosen by the method recommended på Sako. Never had a problem with the ejection. The magazines are double-stack, top loadable steel ones. The removal method of pressing the mag upwards before working the catch takes a few seconds to master. IMHO one of the best magazines out there.
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An old thread but I will also continue it…
I have a SAKO 85 in medium action (.270” WIN), with Optilocks, and a Schmitt and Bender Klassic. The necks are always dinted, but as I don’t reload it really doesn’t fuss me. I much prefer the flush fit double stack magazine and very positive semi-controlled feed.
Is there not a way to reshape the neck or is it weakened?
I have a SAKO 85 in medium action (.270” WIN), with Optilocks, and a Schmitt and Bender Klassic. The necks are always dinted, but as I don’t reload it really doesn’t fuss me. I much prefer the flush fit double stack magazine and very positive semi-controlled feed.
Is there not a way to reshape the neck or is it weakened?
the_greenman
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Tikka CTR 7mm08 has detachable double stack mag, lots of aftermarket sticks and chassis.
If mine performs as I hope I'll be ordering either a Gary Canes Gunstocks: the worlds finest gunstocks, thumb hole or similar from Staffordshire Synthetic Stocks - Laz Style Fixed Comb Stock
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You can’t top load the CTR magazine.
I suspect the dented necks are from impacting on the scope. Some mounting options and scopes cause the cases to bounce back into the ejection port. This is the issue people refer to.
As for the necks, the dent will easily be punched out when running through the dies.
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