Thread: Sako A1 .222

I picked up this rifle second-hand in one of the local gunshops for AUD$600, including the Sako mounts and Leupold 8x scope. The shop owner tried to talk me into a .223 but I could see some interesting grain lurking under the scratched, chipped dark factory stain.

I refinished the stock, changed out the rings for some lower Leupold rings, and replaced the Loopy scope with a Lynx 4-12x40. Found a nice load using ADI Bm1 powder and 40gn v-maxes. Shot it like that for a few years.

A nice little Swarovski Habitch 3-9x36 came along and replaced the Lynx, and itself was then replaced with a Swaro Z3 3-10x42. Just recently found that it also likes BM1 powder with Speer 50gn TNT projectiles.

It's a terrific little rifle for wandering around potting a few rabbits or whistling foxes.

As purchased.






Refinished stock










Marcus

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Marcus

Nice rifle Branxhunter I have one almost the same but mine has the later Hunter style stock and now wears a Kahles 2.5-x56

That came up nice

Mine must had thousands of rounds through it, throat area poked. Allen Carr rebarreled (in 223, apologies), and Kevin G refinished stock. A keeper!

A real bargain.
They are an awesome wee rifle.

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Enjoy it mate, they're awesome.

Looks good with the Swarovski

Originally Posted by EmpireSafaris

Looks good with the Swarovski

Yeah I reckon so too.





Marcus