Calibre's to suit Sako L691 Action

skip AI · #1 11-15-2006, 09:23 PM

What calibres can I use in my Sako L691 Action (with new barrel of course)?
It currently takes its ammo with a OAL of 83.62mm or 3.292".
So what is a reccomended long range hunting cal to suit the action that will sufficiantly take medium sized deer out to 800m?

cheers

GSPointer · #2 11-16-2006, 02:00 AM

I just had a 6.5x284 Norma built on the very same action but I dont know if it will take another long action calibre. The bolt face would be the only issue I guess .473?

James Jones · #3 11-16-2006, 04:20 AM

Skip I have one in 300 Win mag with a 25" medium Palma conture Obermeyer barrel 1-11 twist , it shoot the 190gr Berger VLD's scary accurate at over 3100fps , I know that fast for that caliber but this barrel just shoots fast.
I woulden't hesitate to shoot a deer at 1200yds with it.

these actions are awsome , super smooth and realy rigid I don't know why they stoped making them.

GSPointer · #4 11-16-2006, 04:59 AM

I agree it is a good action, I think its better than the 75 action which I have 3 of. But the L691 still feels the better of them. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Will a 300 go on that bolt face or will it need opening up?

James Jones · #5 11-16-2006, 10:21 AM

GSPointer , you have one of the L691 actions? If so could you please E-mail me I have a question for ya.

jjones75 AT bellsouth.net

skip AI · #6 11-16-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the reply's, Its a shame no one imports Berger bullets into Australia, if they did I wouldnt need to get a new calibre but .257 has a poor selection of bullets that I want to work with (115gn) and its the windy season!
I use the rifle alot fo varmints out to 400m under spotlight but I have recently been asked to help out in grassing some deer in the flat country! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
6.5X284 sounds good and .300win, Whats a reccomended barrel maker?
I have a Browning A-Bolt in .300WSM that I use for deer stalking but Im not confident in taking a shot past 200m with it as I dont handload for it at the moment,
and its only got a 2-7X33 Leupold on it.
Can I see pics of your rifles if its no trouble?

cheers

timz · #7 11-17-2006, 03:29 AM

Skip, in the 'guide to shooting in Australia', recently published by SSAA, RDT products (ie Tobler barrels) lists in their ad as importing berger projectiles. I haven't got around to it, but i plan to call them about some for my 204 ruger. RDT ph 0248851881 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]