Recent content by Sako75Hunter

If the scope is too far forward, then you definitely need long bases, no question.

I've been asked to clear feral goats from an area, and the landowner wants only non-toxic ammunition used. I've been using Sako Blade 120gr. copper in my 6.5x55 to very good effect on sika, but would like to take the .223 for this, since the bullets are cheaper and I haven't been getting the...

Many thanks, Bowland. Will check out your videos 👍

The blade has definitely never been heated after leaving the factory, nor is it bent. I use the Lansky system where the angle of the varying grades of sharpening stone are fixed (I always set them at 25 degrees), making sure strokes are towards the blade, not away. Not sure what you mean about...

Already have bought another, I'm really just curious as to what's going on with the old one!

This might be the problem, thanks @weblyish

I have a couple of trusty no. 12 Opinel pocket knives in basic format, ie in regular carbon steel with beech handles. One is about 10 years old and well worn, the other is only 2-3 years old. I use a Lansky sharpening set on both, applying exactly the same treatment, but the older knife just...

Thanks again for the info, Ronin. Good to know 👍

Tks Ronin, always learning! If the headspace is wrong in such a case, can it be corrected? And, if so, would there be much work (thus expense) in that?

This is interesting, I always thought 75/85/T3 barrels were identical and thus interchangeable. Good to know.

Pretty impressive!!

Lots of interesting replies, thanks to all. I reckon @enfieldspares is right on the money though, in saying that while the cartridge will almost certainly be fine, the thought that I might spend a half a day putting a lot of effort into getting a deer in my sights to then risk it all going...

Many thanks for the reply, very informative. And your philosophy about the bullet "not being right in my head" is bang on, confidence in all your equipment is vital when out stalking. I was thinking I'd set it aside for zeroing whenever the need next arises alright. I'm in the Republic of...

So I shot a sika yesterday, and as always cycled the bolt immediately on taking the shot. On locating the dead deer, I made the gun safe by unchambering the unspent round, but, instead of pushing it down into the mag as I normally do on opening the bolt (the rifle is a Sako 75, which allows...

Yes, Tikka is the obvious and best choice if on a tight budget.