25/222 Sako L461
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25/222 Sako L461
Anyone ever had the chance to shoot or play with one? I have a chance to trade into it, thought maybe it would be fun to play with for awhile.
I would think 2,500-2,600 fps with 85's would be possible with the 24" barrel.
Dunno, will find out tomorrow it the deal goes through.
Byron
I would think 2,500-2,600 fps with 85's would be possible with the 24" barrel.
Dunno, will find out tomorrow it the deal goes through.
Byron
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
You may find this link helpful:
http://www.shootersforum.com/wildcat-ca ... rhead.html
They were somewhat popular in Oz. in the 1960's or thereabouts, supplanted by the 243W.
Cheers Mark
http://www.shootersforum.com/wildcat-ca ... rhead.html
They were somewhat popular in Oz. in the 1960's or thereabouts, supplanted by the 243W.
Cheers Mark
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Don't know much about the ctg, but I'm a serious fan of Sako bolt rifles. So if you get bored of it 

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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
I have the 6mm PPC USA version. I can not shoot as well as it can! The previous owner would regularly get tiny little itty bitty ragged holes, I can come close but not as good, even after owning the rifle for the last 20 years. My Bad
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Heck, Byron ! I suggest you just buy it to get the micro-Sako rifle !
The only one I ever had was rebarrelled to the issue .222, but with a Remington bbl.
I only found out when I removed the stock & espied the Rem logo/addy on the bbl bottom - whoever did the rebarrel set it up so the Rem logo wouldn't show.
The only reason I sold it is that .222 ammo is hard to come by, locally. (I didn't want to reload for it).
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Heck, Byron ! I suggest you just buy it to get the micro-Sako rifle !
The only one I ever had was rebarrelled to the issue .222, but with a Remington bbl.
I only found out when I removed the stock & espied the Rem logo/addy on the bbl bottom - whoever did the rebarrel set it up so the Rem logo wouldn't show.
The only reason I sold it is that .222 ammo is hard to come by, locally. (I didn't want to reload for it).
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Pete, couldn't it have been simply rechambered to 223?
The 25 is interesting. I've been somewhat interested in a 6x45 in a small actioned bolt gun, but the budget isn't likely going to support that for some time.
The 25 is interesting. I've been somewhat interested in a 6x45 in a small actioned bolt gun, but the budget isn't likely going to support that for some time.
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Isnt it amazing how many people post without reading the thread?
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Malamute wrote:
Pete, couldn't it have been simply rechambered to 223?
Nope - The rifle I had was an L-46.
The .223 wouldn't fit in either the L-46 action or magazine, like it would in the later (re-engineered) L-469 & L-461's.
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Byron, my favorite bolt gun is my Sako L461 in what I call 25X47 (25X222mag). Fun and accurate.
Go for it.
Go for it.
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Thanks for the encouragement guys.earlmck wrote:Byron, my favorite bolt gun is my Sako L461 in what I call 25X47 (25X222mag). Fun and accurate.
Go for it.

I don't think the barrel is original and for the price of $1,750 haven't pulled the pin yet. Trying to trade into it, but still can't justify price if not factory barrels, if correct would be easier to stomach.
It would be fun though, kind of a 25-20 on steroids.

Byron
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JMO, but that price seems to be 2x what it should be.
I paid $575 for the L-46, in a local funshop, about 3 years ago. (The LGS owner thought it was a gennie, and didn't believe it had a Remington bbl until I showed it to him).
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JMO, but that price seems to be 2x what it should be.
I paid $575 for the L-46, in a local funshop, about 3 years ago. (The LGS owner thought it was a gennie, and didn't believe it had a Remington bbl until I showed it to him).
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
That's what I'm thinking too, unless I can prove original, which seems impossible.Pete44ru wrote:.
JMO, but that price seems to be 2x what it should be.
I paid $575 for the L-46, in a local funshop, about 3 years ago. (The LGS owner thought it was a gennie, and didn't believe it had a Remington bbl until I showed it to him).
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serial # 111xxx, caliber marked about correct place, but no other markings on barrel.
Byron
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
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Sako marked the top of the L-461 factory barrels just ahead of the receiver, in a line perpendicular to the bore C/L, so it can be read from above:
*SAKO
CAL..222
Additionally, there should be a visible proofmark near the juncture of the bbl/receiver ring, at about the top of the stockline.
AND, there should be a line of factory stamping/address/etc, in the RH side of the bbl, visible just above the stockline next to the rear open/iron sight.
http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum/sho ... n-222-1964
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Sako marked the top of the L-461 factory barrels just ahead of the receiver, in a line perpendicular to the bore C/L, so it can be read from above:
*SAKO
CAL..222
Additionally, there should be a visible proofmark near the juncture of the bbl/receiver ring, at about the top of the stockline.
AND, there should be a line of factory stamping/address/etc, in the RH side of the bbl, visible just above the stockline next to the rear open/iron sight.
http://www.sakocollectors.com/forum/sho ... n-222-1964
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
I believe it was in the 1970's, Jim Carmichael wrote an article about a wildcat he developed. I believe it was a .222 necked up to .25, and he called it the 25/222 Copperhead. It was a dandy little cartridge. That article can be found in annals of The Handloader magazine. Say, if you really don't like the 25/222, I will take off your hands. I think you have a gem.
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Just a correction, the Copperhead was developed by the late John Wooters, not Jim Carmichael.
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Like the TCU series of cartridges, fun, economical, at least as effective as the .25-35 Win.
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Blackhowk, I stand corrected
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
No go on a trade. Gun has been rebarreled
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Really would have liked to shoot that one for awhile.
Chad found a 25 Rem pump in 25/20 though.
Byron

Really would have liked to shoot that one for awhile.
Chad found a 25 Rem pump in 25/20 though.

Byron
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
I built my 25-222 Mag 40 years ago. At that time Clymer or anyone didn't have a reamer but made one for me. It is the absolute most favorite rifle I own. I used a 222 Remington Mohawk action. The 25-222 you are contemplating is a real sweetheart. If you end up with it I think you will be a happy camper.
Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Was this rifle at a shop or was a person selling it? I would be interested in it. I've wanted to make a .25 copperhead for years.
Dave
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Re: 25/222 Sako L461
Larrys Gun Room. Beresford, SDTX50Cal wrote:Was this rifle at a shop or was a person selling it? I would be interested in it. I've wanted to make a .25 copperhead for years.
Dave
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He still had it yesterday @ noon
Byron