Sako A3

[Maineiac]

I will do some testing to confirm your over cleaning hypothesis, confirming that would be preferable as far as I’m concerned. The idea of leaving a rifle dirty bothers me; my other less expensive rifles don’t have similar issues with cleaning. I’d hate to leave my most beautiful rifle dirty and cause a long term problem because of lack of maintenance. I’ll heard to the range this week, although the issue is less pressing now because I got my bear two nights ago with my 308.

 

[Maineiac]

Following up to provide closure to those who had input. Thank you for all of your ideas and help.
Part of the issue I was having was action screws that had worked their way loose. I’m sure my cleaning regime wasn’t helpful either, I haven’t clean the barrel since I’ve read more on this sight. Rifle shoots incredibly well now. Likely overkill for the black bears and elk I chase here in Western Oregon, but it is a great looking, smooth shooting rifle.

Again, I appreciate all of the suggestions.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Glad you've got it working well now

 

[Maineiac]

A five shot group from this afternoon, my cheap butt can’t get with the idea of firing off ten at a time.