The base stock was around $950 prior to shipping - not cheap, but considering that I couldn't find any other CF option for a sako action to fit a sendero contour barrel without modifications I felt it was worth it. I had a few add ons (bipod mount and forest paint) that brought it up a bit from...
After a bit of tinkering I think I have everything worked up! I ended up bedding the action and worked up a load that I’m pretty danged pleased with. First pic is grouping at 100-yd and second at 300-yd. Definitely an upgrade from where I was!
Shooting 180ttsx, H4350 with cci 250 primers
It's at 8# 7oz without the bipod which adds an extra 8oz. I could have gone lighter without the cheek rest. The scope I have on right now is fairly heavy (Zeiss 6-24x50) and I plan on switching it out before hunting season.
I finally received my stock and am very impressed with the quality and fit. I went with a cheek riser option and had them install an adapter for my spartan bipod. I think everything turned out well and will be taking it to the range this weekend. I was a bit concerned when pulling the barrel...
I bought a Sako 300WM finnlight a couple years ago and, although it shot okay (just around MOA with hand loads), it was never really up to my expectations. I'm in the process of going down the rabbit hole of a semi-custom build but was wondering if others have gone the same path. I saw one post...
FNG from Eagle River, Alaska posting for the first time after lurking around for too long. Lifelong Alaskan and hunter/fisher looking forward to helping others and learning along the way!