300 h&h

[NShunter1254]

So can the experts tell me more about this Rifle other than it has a butt ugly stock?


L61R 521406 300 H&H

 

['Boo]

SAKO L61R Finnbear Magnum circa 1961

It came chambered for 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .300 H&H, .338 Win Mag, .375 H&H

 

[Ardent]

And a wonderful chambering.

 

[NShunter1254]

Thinking on getting it reblued and a new stock

 

[SuperCub]

Thinking on getting it reblued and a new stock

You may be able to find a factory walnut stock for it.

What type is stock is on it it now? Kinda looks like a Brown which is a very good stock. Add a new pad and repaint and you might be GTG.

 

[ninepointer]

Looking at the bolt recess leaves me wondering if the stock is wood with dreadful paint on it?

 

[SuperCub]

I'll take it!

 

[NShunter1254]

Looking at the bolt recess leaves me wondering if the stock is wood with dreadful paint on it?

No it's synthetic,I Removed the barrel and checked it out,I thought about doing a camo dip but then decided to order a boyds PRAIRIE HUNTER stock in walnut,Once the stock comes in i will drop it off at the Gunsmiths to properly fit/bed and blue the barrel.I think as usual i will end up spending more than necessary but I think it should end up being a nice rifle for another generation. I also removed the Bushnell banner 4 power that was on it so i will have to shop for some decent optics,(You know once the wife's sticker shock wears off)

 

[sharp shooter]

How does it shoot? You should check out customshopinc.com I believe they have Sako replacement stocks. They are out of the States so I am not sure if they will deal with canadians but its worth a shot.

And anybody else on here who enjoys fine browning and sako guns like myself should check out that site.

 

[NShunter1254]

How does it shoot? You should check out customshopinc.com I believe they have Sako replacement stocks. They are out of the States so I am not sure if they will deal with canadians but its worth a shot.

And anybody else on here who enjoys fine browning and sako guns like myself should check out that site.

Never fired it yet but i see no issues,the bore looks really good.

 

[RememberTheSomme]

Never fired it yet but i see no issues,the bore looks really good.

Nice rifle and of course the .300H&H! Be nice to see what she's going to look like in the PH stock.
NSH who will be doing your bedding work for you?

 

[NShunter1254]

Nice rifle and of course the .300H&H! Be nice to see what she's going to look like in the PH stock.
NSH who will be doing your bedding work for you?

Sam Adams in hilden (truro)

 

[medvedqc]

I'll take it!

Paul,

you are not on a EE thread ....

all the best and wish you a good sunday.

Phil

 

[SuperCub]

Paul,

you are not on a EE thread ....

all the best and wish you a good sunday.

Phil

Blame it on the Matrix.

 

[blargon]

I would also say that is a Brown Precision stock. Worth $2-300.

 

[SuperCub]

I would also say that is a Brown Precision stock. Worth $2-300.

Yup ........ If so, I'd keep it.

 

[hoytcanon]

Yup ........ If so, I'd keep it.

It is not worth the extra effort of hiding behind balsam thickets in shame.

 

[NShunter1254]

It is not worth the extra effort of hiding behind balsam thickets in shame.

Agreed I'm a real wood kinda guy. I may keep it for a spare and practice a camo dip on it. I don't think i could make it look worse.

 

[RememberTheSomme]

Sam Adams in hilden (truro)

Ah yes Sam is the man. He's so freaking busy up there, I tried to get an '06 7400 chopped to carbine length but had to go get her for hunting season he was so back logged so no carbine for me last year anyways LOL. Whereabouts are you in N.S.?

 

[NShunter1254]

Ah yes Sam is the man. He's so freaking busy up there, I tried to get an '06 7400 chopped to carbine length but had to go get her for hunting season he was so back logged so no carbine for me last year anyways LOL. Whereabouts are you in N.S.?

Yes Sam's busy, I find you need to stay with him and keep the dog occupied lol
I'm in Linden