Sako A7 Long Range - 7mm rem mag
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MudRunner2005
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It can make the difference between a 1" group and a 1/2" group... I can tell you that much. Sometimes it can make more of a difference...sometimes less, if the rifle is already accurate it will only make a small difference, but a small difference could mean the difference in 1/4" groups instead of 1/2" groups.
I always skim bed any stock that has an aluminum bedding block. There is almost always an improvement in accuracy, sometimes only slightly, but it makes for a perfect fit. The action and the block are machined in different shops and at different times and there is always a little variation anyways so the skim bedding makes them mate up perfectly. I will also bed the recoil lug too at the same time, takes all the stress off the action screws and makes for a very consistent shooting rifle, plus I enjoy working on my rifles, gives me a sense of pride after working on them and making good hits at long range.
Two models: Roughtech Pro with a 620mm (24.4") barrel and Roughtech Range with a 656mm (26") barrel.
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lewwetzel
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Might want to check on warranty of that Cabela's Sako before you buy; there was a discussion a while back over on sakocollectors about that. It's been alleged that neither Beretta/Sako or Cabela's accept the responsibility of warranty and the 1 moa guarantee. I have the SA Varmint version (.243) of that series of that rifle and frankly have been enjoying it so much I haven't had time to worry about it. As stated above, the A7's considered to be more of a low-end Sako/glorified Tikka. Who cares? It works for me: accurate, nice-handling, and reliable (other than an annoying tendency of cartridges popping out of the magazine in hot weather, probably due to expansion of the metal lips in the plastic body.) If I wanted a long action big game version however, I'd look at the very-similar stainless Tecomate, although chambering offerings are few.
I was looking at the same rifle model and chambering at Cabelas two days ago. They are indeed sweet rifles.
I've not seen it in a while but they used to have 5-shot 1 MOA (or better) at 100 yards written guarantee accuracy like my older M995 in .300 Win Mag.
mountainman56
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Very nice! I just might have to get me one of those. Can't have too many 7mm's 
They still do:
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Cool, thanks! That's a guarantee that is hard to beat!
JCohen
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http://imgur.com/haydfXf
My Sako A7 in 7mm Rem Mag
With tuned hand loads, it'll shoot 3 shot groups into ½" at 175yd. If I've not had coffee that day..
My best accuracy has been with Berger 168gr VLD-Hunting bullets, Norma brass, Federal 210 Match primers (not usual 215M), and Retumbo powder. Right around 2995 FPS (5 FPS velocity spread). Look up Brian Litz use of 210M primers in 300 Win Mag - don't take my word for it.
According to my gunsmith, the barrel steel is very hard. Took a bit for him to thread the muzzle brake on.
Only weakness from the factory is a marginal stock. Sling screw pulled out on first hunting trip.
Muzzle brake on it makes it kick like a .223, to me.
Above rifle is a Sako A7 7mm Rem Mag, McMillan A5 stock, Nightforce NXS MOAR 8-32x56, 20 MOA rail, JP Rifles muzzle brake, Accushot Monopod & bipod, and Accuracy International biathlon sling (not shown - two shoulder straps, worn like a daypack).
