SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

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24-02-2015, 03:03 PM
PERRISCICABA

SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

Just came across one of these kind rifle, great looking gun and something I been thinking for long range target shooting, so. If anyone has held or shot with the rifle can give me some advise?
Questions:
- is the mag length enough to hold a round loaded "long" for the accuracy thing?
- is the rifle overall good enough to call an "entry" level for LR shooting?
- should I look in to any other model/maker in this caliber?

Attention!!! I am looking "exclusively" for this caliber.

Thank you for you time

Mac
24-02-2015, 03:24 PM
veitnamcam

It is a Sako so you won't do better unless full custom
24-02-2015, 03:24 PM
andyanimal31

If its a trg sako it is one of the top target/sniper rifle money can buy.
If any body keen on a trg thats had 10 shots through it and fitted with a new zeiss diavari 6x24 tac scope for a good price pm me as my mate has got a spare one
24-02-2015, 03:33 PM
dogmatix

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

If its a trg sako it is one of the top target/sniper rifle money can buy.
If any body keen on a trg thats had 10 shots through it and fitted with a new zeiss diavari 6x24 tac scope for a good price pm me as my mate has got a spare one

Nah, this is the 85 long range rig in .338LM he's talking about. Also comes in 300WM.

85 Long Range | SAKO

So I would say that yes, the mag will be too short for rounds loaded to the lands.
The corresponding issue if of course extracting an unfired round with the 75/85 ejector not allowing you to easily remove unfired round.
Not too keen on the incorporated muzzle brake, would prefer a removable unit, to swap between that and a suppressor.
24-02-2015, 03:39 PM
andyanimal31

They dont have to be near the lands to be accurate it is just another option.
Some of the loads i have done hav improved with bigger jumps.
My trg loads are mag lenghth and that is easy 1/2 moa
24-02-2015, 03:55 PM
PERRISCICABA

@andyanimal31, would your friend be interested in a swap of his bare rifle for a Tikka T3 Super Varmint in 7mm Rem Mag, DPT Suppressor, 20MOA EGW PICCATINY rail, Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16X44 "EBR" reticle and Weaver 6holes tactical rings?
Also a set of Hornady Full Length Dies
Please drop me a pm from here.

Cheers
24-02-2015, 03:57 PM
dogmatix

Yeah, the loads in my 75s are to fit the mag, still can get 0.26-0.28 MOA groups if I can do my job off the bench.
Average at 0.5 MOA.
If you have minimal runout, then jump to the lands doesn't seem to be such a big issue.
24-02-2015, 04:11 PM
steven

If you are paying a lot, like over $6k then for myself I'd consider a custom action like a Barnard.
24-02-2015, 04:26 PM
PERRISCICABA

Well, TRG is my DREAM rifle in any model, my problem is, I can't afford $5k now imagine over $6k. Yes, I may be "dreaming".
I am looking for something I can affor and can "feed" it with my best(read it as ammunition).
Maybe in between a Savage 11/110 and the Sako LR i will dig myself in another "separation".

Cheers guys for all the info, I is making life very hard. LOL!
24-02-2015, 05:21 PM
andyanimal31

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven

If you are paying a lot, like over $6k then for myself I'd consider a custom action like a Barnard.

They are not a trg thats the only problem!
28-01-2016, 06:42 PM
7mmsaum

SAKO LONG RANGE 338 Lapua QUESTIONS

Quote:

Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA

Just came across one of these kind rifle, great looking gun and something I been thinking for long range target shooting, so. If anyone has held or shot with the rifle can give me some advise?
Questions:
- is the mag length enough to hold a round loaded "long" for the accuracy thing?
- is the rifle overall good enough to call an "entry" level for LR shooting?
- should I look in to any other model/maker in this caliber?

Attention!!! I am looking "exclusively" for this caliber.

Thank you for you time

Mac

Ammo loaded with 300g EliteHunters at a just touch length fits in the magazine

And the accuracy is outstanding, excellent so far out to 1500yrds.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b280841c81.jpg
28-01-2016, 07:22 PM
andyanimal31

I have settled on a load with 285 amax thats consistent 1/2 moa thats not wrecking my lapua brass!
Now some serious validation and killing!

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28-01-2016, 08:27 PM
300MAG

My TRG IS the most accurate off the shelf rifle I have ever brought but with the factory bipod, didn't shoot half as well off Harris or atlas. 285gn A-Maxs at 2750fps are deadly and fill within mag, also fitted a KRG folding stock the hole lot fits in a 1.1mtr tactical case easy to carry on the front of quad.
28-01-2016, 08:59 PM
Carpe Diem

Can't believe @BRADS hasn't commented yet re: sako LR and custom long range rigs...

Just sayin'
28-01-2016, 09:26 PM
karearea

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

I have settled on a load with 285 amax thats consistent 1/2 moa thats not wrecking my lapua brass!
Now some serious validation and killing!

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What is your load AA?
28-01-2016, 11:06 PM
andyanimal31

Mag length with 90.5 2225 and fed 215m.

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29-01-2016, 07:36 AM
Gibo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Can't believe @BRADS hasn't commented yet re: sako LR and custom long range rigs...

Just sayin'

Looking at 7mmsaums I wonder if Brads still has his.....I know he has a new saum.....
29-01-2016, 08:02 AM
BRADS

I have a vid of Toby shooting this,
It won't load up though

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29-01-2016, 08:30 AM
Nibblet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibo

Looking at 7mmsaums I wonder if Brads still has his.....I know he has a new saum.....

Lol this is brads your talking about, that was way longer than 2 weeks ago
29-01-2016, 08:41 AM
BRADS

Here

https://www.facebook.com/julie.scher...1212912761900/

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29-01-2016, 08:51 AM
7mmsaum

Cool vid G
29-01-2016, 08:57 AM
Nibblet

YEAH G love the commentary
29-01-2016, 08:58 AM
BRADS

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Cool vid G

You and Rob also star in one[emoji13]

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29-01-2016, 09:10 AM
Nibblet

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRADS

You and Rob also star in one[emoji13]

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Sounds like a dodgy kind of shooting video with three dudes. ..
29-01-2016, 09:12 AM
BRADS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Sounds like a dodgy kind of shooting video with three dudes. ..

Don't pretend you don't no how we roll

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29-01-2016, 09:14 AM
Nibblet

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRADS

Don't pretend you don't no how we roll

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[emoji8]

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01-04-2016, 08:40 PM
7mmsaum

:)
01-04-2016, 08:53 PM
Gibo

What little one? Fuck he cracks me up
01-04-2016, 08:59 PM
7mmsaum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibo

What little one? Fuck he cracks me up

Wassup G
01-04-2016, 09:02 PM
Gibo

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Wassup G

If you said that to me in person id die laughing i reckon :D
01-04-2016, 09:13 PM
Rushy

How do you get the video to work?
24-06-2016, 11:07 PM
andyanimal31

I took my trg to bits as I have never cleaned the chassis out as it had been changing point of impact from cold to warm and was doing my head in!
there was plenty of oil and shit in there so cleaned and reassembled and this is the result.
it's pretty detuned but accurracy good as this includes cleaned cold bore shot.
I can't shoot much better than this so will not tutu anymore.
Not bad for been out of the chassis at 1/2 moa high!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...4a369a9cfe.jpg

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25-06-2016, 03:24 AM
norsk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rushy

How do you get the video to work?

"Click on the link G"
25-06-2016, 11:17 AM
Rushy

Quote:

Originally Posted by norsk

"Click on the link G"

Nope must have to have bookyface or something.