Sako 75 synthetic stock

[ca11um]

Hello everyone! I'm thinking on changing the stock on my sako 75 to an ambidextrous one. I'm not sure what model my sako 75 is but it's pretty old, needs to be a left handed action. The reason I'm wanting to change the stock is the wife is started to come out more with me and can't seem to get comfortable on the rifle (she's tried right handed and ambidextrous which both worked better for her) I can use just about anything so it won't bother me. An anyone point me in the right direction for one? And how to tell what model my sako 75 is? Thanks in advance

 

[wytonpjs]

https://media.sako.global/image/upload/v1683879749/75Hunter_v3zkpu.pdf

 

[long_range_rob]

Calibre? The 75’s stock is not ambi and I don’t know any aftermarket ones that are so would probably have to be a custom job ££££££ @ca11um

 

[ca11um]

Calibre? The 75’s stock is not ambi and I don’t know any aftermarket ones that are so would probably have to be a custom job ££££££ @ca11um

6.5 x 55 swede

 

[ca11um]

Is there anyone whom would make a custom stock then? And able to give qoutes? Thanks

 

[Klenchblaize]

Be cheaper and frankly more satisfactory to allow her to purchase the rifle of choice after bagging an FAC rather than pay loads of dosh to have something made that’s neither fish nor fowl.

K

 

[Tf223]

I agree that a second rifle for the other half is the better and cheaper option.

But, it’s an action IV, Sako 75.

Hope the rifle is serving you well

 

[JH83]

Is there anyone whom would make a custom stock then? And able to give qoutes? Thanks

Staffordshire synthetics will

I am having one made for a sako 591 as we speak. Have a search on here about them, make nice stocks but can be pricey. No more so than a PSE or McMillan mind you.

 

[ca11um]

Staffordshire synthetics will

I am having one made for a sako 591 as we speak. Have a search on here about them, make nice stocks but can be pricey. No more so than a PSE or McMillan mind you.

Thanks! I'll have a look at them

 

[ca11um]

I agree that a second rifle for the other half is the better and cheaper option.

But, it’s an action IV, Sako 75.

Hope the rifle is serving you well

It's a fantastic rifle, the old girl never let's me down

 

[antsa]

Never understood the concept of sharing a rifle. A set-up should be adjusted to the individual shooter. Length of pull, leftie or righty, scope ring height, ocular adjustment, trigger pull weight.........
Do the right thing and get her a rifle of her own.

Cheers

 

[Dunwaters]

As above, you might be better off getting your wife a rifle of her own, set up properly for her to use.
If you don’t want to go down that road then a classic hunter stock might meet your needs.
By the bye, most left handed people have no problems shooting a right handed rifle in that configuration, but custom stocks for Sako actions are rare birds, theres just too much variation in model and action size to make it worthwhile.

 

[Stalker62]

Everyone is thinking it.

No one is saying it.

There is another option.

I will take one for the team...

 

[norcan]

I would consider another rifle just for her.

Depending on Size difference, women usually need a shorter stock, with a raised comb.

Or get a GRS or other stock where you can quickly change LOP and comb height to suit different user.

 

[Bowland blades]

Is there anyone whom would make a custom stock then? And able to give qoutes? Thanks

What you need to do is phone around those who build rifles , they generally keep a few stocks off doner rifles . There is no Ambi 75 stocks from the factory it wasn't an option.To buy a new custom stock ? well you could just buy a good second hand rifle for around £500 lesser brands and models cheaper still . I would not try altering a 75 wood stock as there will not be enough wood left in the hand leading to breakage in use

 

[ca11um]

Everyone is thinking it.

No one is saying it.

There is another option.

I will take one for the team...













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Probably for the best mate

 

[JH83]

What you need to do is phone around those who build rifles , they generally keep a few stocks off doner rifles . There is no Ambi 75 stocks from the factory it wasn't an option.To buy a new custom stock ? well you could just buy a good second hand rifle for around £500 lesser brands and models cheaper still . I would not try altering a 75 wood stock as there will not be enough wood left in the hand leading to breakage in use

That is true. A SSS will be close to a grand all in, for which you can buy a new rifle that is perfectly serviceable.

But I think an older sako bedded into a custom stock is a little bit special, and a very good working tool so it might just be worth the outlay, depends how you view it. It’s also something I’d expect to keep forever, rebarreling when required, whereas a lot of new rifles just get chucked away and replaced when they are dead.

 

[Bowland blades]

That is true. A SSS will be close to a grand all in, for which you can buy a new rifle that is perfectly serviceable.

But I think an older sako bedded into a custom stock is a little bit special, and a very good working tool so it might just be worth the outlay, depends how you view it. It’s also something I’d expect to keep forever, rebarreling when required, whereas a lot of new rifles just get chucked away and replaced when they are dead.

Very much agree , when we are talking about a 75

 

[long_range_rob]

Is there anyone whom would make a custom stock then? And able to give qoutes? Thanks

I actually have a McMillan stock for a IV action which is a proper left hander. This is for a right hand action so would be ideal for her ladyship and simple two bolts to swap from your rh stock to her LH stock. @ca11um

 

[KimE]

In the new Beretta BRX1 you have a straight stock and you change the bolt handle from right to left in a minute you can also change what side to eject. Price £1600 if you cant get a second rifle for your wife.



My Bergara ba13 are also a straight stock and at half what price probably cheaper than a new stock.