sako action value?

SY2932

April 05, 2003 23:41

I have a sako action that I bought several years ago to build up a custom rifle from a friend that is a gunsmith/gunshop owner. When I bought the action, I was sold on building it up as a 7mm STW which still was not "commercialized" at the time (wildcat). So, that gives you an idea of how long I have had it for... My friend bought it for the same reason and never did anything with it so, he sold it to me. He bought it thinking it was a magnum action. However, after I bought it the bolt face seemed to small for a magnum case. Grab the dial caliper and .473". Tell him about it and I had to bring it in to show him that I wasn't playing a joke on him. I need a .532 bolt for my 7mm STW so, he makes a call to Brownells to inquire about a bolt. After many calls to get ahold of "the guy" to handle such matters he gets me a bolt. Price was $350 just for the bolt! And that is without marking it up.

So, I have a brand new sako action (L61R) that has never had a barrel installed in it with two bolts. One is .473" and the other is .532" perfect for a switch barrel gun. Which was my plan having two bolts. A .22 CHeetah and 7mm STW. Unfortunately, I never did anything with it either and am curious as to it's value. I know that sako does not sell actions anymore. Any help appreciated.

Two pics here:
http://huryde.station180.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=mikecampbellakaSY2932&id=adc
http://huryde.station180.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=mikecampbellakaSY2932&id=add

Mike Campbell

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  RancheroPaul

  April 06, 2003 09:00

  Have seen them in "GunList" from time to time, NEW from $450 and up!
  
  "Life is FRAGILE!" Handle With Care!

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