Sako A7 replacement stock

[PaulCat]

My stock has succumbed to the sticky disease. I've found the old thread describing how to clean it with alcohol and re-apply the coating but I'd prefer something with some adjustment in it (comb raiser and length of pull).

My preference is for a synthetic hunter stock, I'm not a fan of practical types. There don't seem to be many options for the A7, any suggestions?

 

[User00040]

My stock has succumbed to the sticky disease. I've found the old thread describing how to clean it with alcohol and re-apply the coating but I'd prefer something with some adjustment in it (comb raiser and length of pull).

My preference is for a synthetic hunter stock, I'm not a fan of practical types. There don't seem to be many options for the A7, any suggestions?

If your A7 is the right length: For Sale: - Bell & Carlson Stock for Sako A7 (long action)

If not, cut your losses and buy a better rifle like a Tikka T3/T3x, Rem 700 or Howa 1500.

 

[Cj1990]

If your A7 is the right length: For Sale: - Bell & Carlson Stock for Sako A7 (long action)

If not, cut your losses and buy a better rifle like a Tikka T3/T3x, Rem 700 or Howa 1500.

Sorry but better in what way?

 

[User00040]

Sorry but better in what way?

Better as in you can buy a better stock/magazine system/trigger/scope mounts for them.

 

[PaulCat]

If your A7 is the right length: For Sale: - Bell & Carlson Stock for Sako A7 (long action)

If not, cut your losses and buy a better rifle like a Tikka T3/T3x, Rem 700 or Howa 1500.

Thanks for the link but that stock doesn't fit.

I already have a Howa 1500. Selling the Sako with a stock coated in toffee would be an expensive exercise.

 

[hairlesshunter]

grs do one GRS custom rifle stocks - Sako
Or this looks a good one Sako A7 Short Action Right Hand Synthetic Replacement Stock – Glasgow Angling Centre just where do they get their prices from

 

[PaulCat]

£870 for a standard stock?

Plan 'B'. Has anyone had anything dipped?

 

[snake_2586]

I finally got fed up with the sticky coating on mine and spent a hour or so with some multi-lube and a brillo pad, the multi-lube seems to break the sticky down a bit more and then you can scrub it off, after that a quick wash with some fairy liquid to remove the multi-lube and viola no more sticky stock, just a few scratches, and I don't care about that as it's a working rifle.

 

[snake_2586]

If not, cut your losses and buy a better rifle like a Tikka T3/T3x, Rem 700 or Howa 1500.

Afraid I have to chip in here, I had a tikka T3 good rifle, but the mag feed lips wear and then you have to replace the mag, if you are going to spend the money to upgrade the mag system straight away, why buy the rifle to start with? I still have a Rem 700, and still don't like how the bolt twitches every time I fire it, perfectly safe but you can see it out of the corner of your eye, and the Howa is just a cheap version of the Rem, I have never given it anymore thought.

I originally bought my A7 because it was and still is in my opinion the rifle that sits right in the middle between the tikka and the sako 85, short bolt lift, short action length (in 308cal) and a better mag system, adjustable trigger, the only let down is the sticky stock, which I think they have since cured with the rough-tec range.

 

[User00040]

Afraid I have to chip in here, I had a tikka T3 good rifle, but the mag feed lips wear and then you have to replace the mag, if you are going to spend the money to upgrade the mag system straight away, why buy the rifle to start with? I still have a Rem 700, and still don't like how the bolt twitches every time I fire it, perfectly safe but you can see it out of the corner of your eye, and the Howa is just a cheap version of the Rem, I have never given it anymore thought.

I originally bought my A7 because it was and still is in my opinion the rifle that sits right in the middle between the tikka and the sako 85, short bolt lift, short action length (in 308cal) and a better mag system, adjustable trigger, the only let down is the sticky stock, which I think they have since cured with the rough-tec range.

Be worth learning a bit more about rifles, might change your opinion...

However I do agree regarding Tikka T3/T3x mags, there are a wear part and ultimately disposable.

Some reading material for you:

Free Books! The Bolt Action Rifle Vol 1&2 by S.Otteson

Possibly the best forgotten gem about classic bolt actions, a must read for those who are interested in the field. Written in 1976, a bit dated but still relevant (most of these actions or derivatives are still being manufactured). Resellers are asking around £100 for these. PDF links through...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[PaulCat]

I finally got fed up with the sticky coating on mine and spent a hour or so with some multi-lube and a brillo pad, the multi-lube seems to break the sticky down a bit more and then you can scrub it off, after that a quick wash with some fairy liquid to remove the multi-lube and viola no more sticky stock, just a few scratches, and I don't care about that as it's a working rifle.

I think I'll be going this route. I found an old thread where someone said they'd removed the silicone using isopropyl alcohol, it didn't read as if they used anything like a scouring pad. If that works I'll have it modified to incorporate some adjustment then dipped.

 

[hairlesshunter]

What gets me most of all is why haven’t sako admitted to their f%€+ up with the stocks rubber cover

 

[PaulCat]

What gets me most of all is why haven’t sako admitted to their f%€+ up with the stocks rubber cover

I've asked the question, let's see what I get in reply.

 

[Julian S]

Same with their crappy plastic and metal mag,Im on my third one and GMK didn't want to help until I sent them a snotty email telling them it was a serious health and safety issue having live rounds dropping out of action onto the ground !!!!
They weren't interested until they thought they might get sued by someone, didn't matter I couldn't cycle a round with their rifle.

 

[PaulCat]

Well to absolutely nobody's surprise GMK eventually responded (after requesting my rifle serial number and photos of the damage) to say they won't be offering any help.

They did say "The stickiness on the stock can be down to a variety of reasons but is on the whole linked to VPN oils and inhibitors, certain types of cleaning products and degreasers.".

I asked what exactly VPN oils are but they didn't reply. I suspect they might be the sort of oils and degreasers that one might expect to be used on and around say.....a rifle so I suppose it serves me right for buying a stock coated in a material that will degrade upon coming into contact with the very liquids one might expect to come into contact with a rifle.

My attempts to track down an exchange stock have come to nought so if anyone knows of someone capable of modifying a stock to incorporate an adjustable cheek riser please send me their details. After that I'll have it dipped and stay away from Sako and GMK in future.