[Tn. Hillbilly]

Kemper.
There are IR50/50 matches held in the Tampa area. Here is the contact info:
Wyoming Antelope Club, Pinellas Park, Florida
John Palso 813-837-6020
[email protected]

I've built several sporters on the Sako actions using both Don's and Mike's stocks. Either one will serve you well for a sporter.

I had a 10.5# Sako in a McMillan that was extremely accurate. I'm not sure if McMillan inlets for the Sako though. If I were to build another heavy gun, I'd lean towards McMillan's Edge stock. They seem to ride the bags better than the older designs. If you go the heavy gun route, get in touch with Bill Myers and buy a single shot adapter from him so you can eliminate the magazine.

Either way you go, be sure to pillar and glass bed the action. The rear pillar is a little difficult to make but it's well worth the effort.

Gary

 

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Gary,

Thanks for the information.

I'll contact McMillian to see what they suggest for the Sako. I've heard very good things about the Edge and figure if I'm going to do this, might as well do it right. Don Stith's bedding block in one of his stocks is a lure for sure though.

Will definitely look for some contact info on Bill Myers for the single shot solution. I'd not heard there was a single shot adapter for the Sako's, but that would be my preference.

Hope the ARA folks over at the Wyoming Antelope Club are a bit more serious about safety than the run of the mill RO's there. I've shot there once, had not thought I'd have reason to go back.

Building this Sako should be fun. I'd already embarked on this when I found what looked like a good deals on either a sporter, or a 10.5 lb rifle but the budget won't fund this build, and add another (tempting as it is!) Hmmm, wonder if I could justify this Sako for a 3P rifle and buy the 10.5 for a bench rifle? Nah, the wife would kill me!

Again, many thanks!

 

[Tn. Hillbilly]

I've had the pleasure of shooting with some of those Florida guys at some IR50/50 matches. They're a good bunch of people and I'm sure they'll do what they can to help you get started.

When you talk with Bill, ask him about the Benchmark barrels. I have one of his barrels and it's a good'un. I'll send you his phone number.

Best of luck with the project.

Gary