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Accuracy load for 308 Sako 85 Finnlight
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1417467" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Sako rifles and any rifle chambered for the .308 Win. have been relatively easy to develop loads for in my experience. But there are exceptions to every rule and occurrence.</p><p></p><p>I would ditch the lead sled. It is not conducive to load development no matter what the advertising states. Get a decent front rest and rear bag without beans, use sand. Work on your position at the bench, do not hunch over, do not crawl the stock. Get comfortable and at a point where you can relax. </p><p></p><p>There are 24 different variations for the Sako 85 rifle and you don't tell us which one you have. Wood stocks respond differently than synthetics. But in general, every stock should be stress-free bedded to some extent, Sako is no exception. Even on non-bedded rifles, it's rare to find any that won't shoot the Federal Gold Medal Match factory ammunition. I've fired some terrific groups when testing a new rifle using that same ammunition. This is another indicator that you need bedding or maybe a trip back to the factory...</p><p></p><p>With lighter bullets I usually use IMR-3031, IMR-8208 XBR or Norma N203B with the 8208 being the most accurate when used in combination with lighter bullets of 175 grains or less. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck with your testing!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1417467, member: 27307"] Sako rifles and any rifle chambered for the .308 Win. have been relatively easy to develop loads for in my experience. But there are exceptions to every rule and occurrence. I would ditch the lead sled. It is not conducive to load development no matter what the advertising states. Get a decent front rest and rear bag without beans, use sand. Work on your position at the bench, do not hunch over, do not crawl the stock. Get comfortable and at a point where you can relax. There are 24 different variations for the Sako 85 rifle and you don't tell us which one you have. Wood stocks respond differently than synthetics. But in general, every stock should be stress-free bedded to some extent, Sako is no exception. Even on non-bedded rifles, it's rare to find any that won't shoot the Federal Gold Medal Match factory ammunition. I've fired some terrific groups when testing a new rifle using that same ammunition. This is another indicator that you need bedding or maybe a trip back to the factory... With lighter bullets I usually use IMR-3031, IMR-8208 XBR or Norma N203B with the 8208 being the most accurate when used in combination with lighter bullets of 175 grains or less. Good Luck with your testing! [/QUOTE]
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