Sako A7 <<< Tikka T3 stock swap question...

[ben777lemay]

I have a Sako A7 in .270 win ( which is very nice btw ) and I would like to change the stock.

Will a Tikka T3 stock fit my Sako A7 rifle ?

I'm looking at a Bell & Carlson Medalist. A guy in here ordered a T3 Medalist from the states for 275$. This seems to be a fair price for a good stock.





This is the stock I'm looking for, B&C Medalist black w/grey web...

http://www.redhawkrifles.com/produc...-tikka-t3-medalist-rifle-stock-black-gray-web

 

[sheephunter]

No it won't.

 

[TXS]

I was contemplating buying an A7, then swapping in a Boyd's stock...they make them for sako's too, I checked

 

[ben777lemay]

I was contemplating buying an A7, then swapping in a Boyd's stock...they make them for sako's too, I checked

As much as I love wood, I want to keep it weather-proof so I want to stay with a synthetic stock.

No it won't.

B&C must produce one for the A7 cauz the new A7 model have one, it will be just more difficult to have one...

 

[Homesteader]

A laminate is pretty weatherproof, but will add some weight. That can be good or bad for you.

 

[ben777lemay]

A laminate is pretty weatherproof, but will add some weight. That can be good or bad for you.

Yes but I want to stick with a synthetic stock. I have already many wood projects right now, no need another one. Just looking for a drop in stock.

 

[The Kurgan]

The magazine and trigger guard assembly is completely different between the two.

 

[kman300]

Mcmillan makes what you need.

 

[mikeboehm]

Bell and Carlson fit and finish is garbage

 

[ben777lemay]

Mcmillan makes what you need.

Yup I saw them but its 2X the cost of the B&C

Bell and Carlson fit and finish is garbage

On which rifle ?

 

[Bowie]

The B&C I bought for a T3 two years ago was fine. In fact it was very nice, especially for the price point.

 

[ben777lemay]

I sent an email to B&C...

Here is the answer : The only one we make is made for Sako and they do not allow us to sell to the public.

 

[The Kurgan]

What Sako carries a B&C?

I don't know about the factory A7 stock, but the factory synthetic "soft touch" Finnlight stock is VERY nice to me. Are there substantial differences?

 

[ben777lemay]

What Sako carries a B&C?

I don't know about the factory A7 stock, but the factory synthetic "soft touch" Finnlight stock is VERY nice to me. Are there substantial differences?

Google Sako A7 Tecomate... Its a green w/web B&C Medalist !


I think the Sako A7 is a good rifle as it come from factory. If you want to customize the rifle, you may want to buy a T3 instead of an A7.

That been said, I still want to upgrate the stock but I think I will stick with the factory stock for a while and wait to see if there is more options in the future.
The factory stock is not so bad but this rifle deserve to wear a nicer stock, but that's my opinion.

- I don't want a laminated stock on this particular rifle but that was a nice option
- The Mcmillan is way too expensive
- B&C don't sell the stock they made for the A7 to the public ( this suck )

 

[YukonBrett]

Curiously, I had an A7 in 300 wm. It started to jam while feeding and at it's best would barely clear the action when ejecting. Was a total disappointment. What are your findings?