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<blockquote data-quote="Susquatch" data-source="post: 1614118" data-attributes="member: 31264"><p>I hate the Synthetic stock too. But Sako makes a.gorgeous laminated stock in both brown and in grey. You can also get a nice laminated wood stock from Boyd's or pop some real coin for an Accurate Innovations.</p><p></p><p>Both of mine are beautiful wood stocks (one laminate and one walnut). But ya, they are a bitch to work on. </p><p></p><p>CNC won't get you a darn thing more than a good manual lathe/mill will get you. It's just programmed vs skilled craftsman. I'll take the craftsman any day over the newbie and their code. </p><p></p><p>Never needed any special tools to take the barrel off a Sako. They have a flat bottom and a flat top that will take ordinary tools. Just need to be careful not to crush or marr the receiver.</p><p></p><p>Watch out for thread pitch. Sakos are metric.</p><p></p><p>Probably no need to true a Sako or do any other work on the action. They are all pretty darn good right out of the box. </p><p></p><p>In fact, I have to question the wisdom of installing a new barrel. The Sakos come with a darn near perfect barrel that is hand lapped to a mirror finish. I wouldn't replace it unless it was rusted, or shot out, or needed a caliber change. </p><p></p><p>From my perspective the only issue with Sako's is bedding bedding bedding. They suck in that department. I've talked to many of the best of my trade, and nobody knows how to bed them properly. One look at the factory bedding and you suddenly get cold feet. So good luck with that one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Susquatch, post: 1614118, member: 31264"] I hate the Synthetic stock too. But Sako makes a.gorgeous laminated stock in both brown and in grey. You can also get a nice laminated wood stock from Boyd's or pop some real coin for an Accurate Innovations. Both of mine are beautiful wood stocks (one laminate and one walnut). But ya, they are a bitch to work on. CNC won't get you a darn thing more than a good manual lathe/mill will get you. It's just programmed vs skilled craftsman. I'll take the craftsman any day over the newbie and their code. Never needed any special tools to take the barrel off a Sako. They have a flat bottom and a flat top that will take ordinary tools. Just need to be careful not to crush or marr the receiver. Watch out for thread pitch. Sakos are metric. Probably no need to true a Sako or do any other work on the action. They are all pretty darn good right out of the box. In fact, I have to question the wisdom of installing a new barrel. The Sakos come with a darn near perfect barrel that is hand lapped to a mirror finish. I wouldn't replace it unless it was rusted, or shot out, or needed a caliber change. From my perspective the only issue with Sako's is bedding bedding bedding. They suck in that department. I've talked to many of the best of my trade, and nobody knows how to bed them properly. One look at the factory bedding and you suddenly get cold feet. So good luck with that one. [/QUOTE]
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