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Custom 7.82 (.308) Lazzeroni Warbird
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<blockquote data-quote="Black Tail Hunter" data-source="post: 2260245" data-attributes="member: 59604"><p>Building a custom Warbird would be awesome as you get to hand pick your parts. But don't overlook the ability of the factory Sako/Warbird combo. I bought mine about 10 years ago and it is by far the best performing / most accurate rifle I own and my go to for large game. Last year when I zeroed before hunting season it shot .375 MOA (I zero mine at 300). </p><p></p><p>The factory radial brake it came with did a good job of taming recoil, but when I purchased a suppressor it was a total game changer. It improved accuracy and made the rifle an absolute pleasure to shoot. The factory Sako stock is total garbage, I upgraded to a McMillan. It fit perfectly, shot well and didn't require bedding. These actions are sensitive to torque so you have to be sure to use a torque wrench when tightening the action screws. I shoot a 185g. Berger VLD at 3400 fps. John was very helpful when I was working up my load and gave me good advice along the way. He is very personable and likes to help people working with his calibers. I don't have any brass I would consider "newer" and primer pockets loosening is an issue, but I work with it. </p><p></p><p>Either way you go, this caliber is real hot rod and an interesting deviation from the more "run of the mill" performance cartridges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Tail Hunter, post: 2260245, member: 59604"] Building a custom Warbird would be awesome as you get to hand pick your parts. But don't overlook the ability of the factory Sako/Warbird combo. I bought mine about 10 years ago and it is by far the best performing / most accurate rifle I own and my go to for large game. Last year when I zeroed before hunting season it shot .375 MOA (I zero mine at 300). The factory radial brake it came with did a good job of taming recoil, but when I purchased a suppressor it was a total game changer. It improved accuracy and made the rifle an absolute pleasure to shoot. The factory Sako stock is total garbage, I upgraded to a McMillan. It fit perfectly, shot well and didn't require bedding. These actions are sensitive to torque so you have to be sure to use a torque wrench when tightening the action screws. I shoot a 185g. Berger VLD at 3400 fps. John was very helpful when I was working up my load and gave me good advice along the way. He is very personable and likes to help people working with his calibers. I don't have any brass I would consider "newer" and primer pockets loosening is an issue, but I work with it. Either way you go, this caliber is real hot rod and an interesting deviation from the more "run of the mill" performance cartridges. [/QUOTE]
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