Feb 6, 2014 · Another magnum isn't something I need terribly. Plans for my next rifle was going to be something more modern and light weight, possibly even an ultra light, I've always wanted a …

Sep 26, 2017 · There was a whole series of L61R rifles made in the late 1970's which had seven digit serial numbers beginning with "1". Go figure. Go figure. Just as puzzling, Sako sometimes …

Oct 6, 2019 · I am currently going down this rabbit hole with my L61R 30-06. With a long free bore rifle most of the modern reloading advice is based on distance to the lands and adjustments …

Jun 11, 2024 · And yes, it would be highly unlikely to adequately stabilize in any .25-06 hunting rifle, including an L61R Sako. Again, knowing the twist rate of a Sako .25-06 is totally …

Dec 1, 2023 · If this rifle is a Sako 85 pattern rifle, the issue may by with the placement of the forward ring on the dovetail. Sako makes a proprietary ring to pair with their Sako 85 rifle, …

Dec 2, 2011 · Pics of the L61R rifle with the seven digit s/n with "1" at the start. Best I could do. Re the "cloudy" stock issue - if re doing the stock with Tu Oil, is the butt pad able to be …

Jan 23, 2021 · Recently I purchased a Sako L61R in .30-06. What a gorgeous rifle! To scope it I purchased a new Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40 scope, and solid Sako rings (Sako Optilock Blue …

Dec 8, 2016 · So I have this a absolutely beautiful L61R that is unfired. I purchased it from the original owner about 15 years ago. He had this rifle done by Reinhardt Fajen in MI in 1983 and …

Jul 3, 2019 · An L61R .375 from that era is an excellent rifle, and the price sounds very attractive for the South African market. The only caution is to be sure that the action screws are fully …

Jul 2, 2008 · Hello Alan. You may have a "Stoeger" era rifle.....they usually had nice wood. The 25-'06 loaded with a 120 grain bullet with a BC of .400 and MV of 3100'/sec has 1557 foot …