6 ppc, what can I do with it?

[fastarget]

Sako 6ppc coming my way, I understand the twist is 1/12, heavy stock barrel, older rifle but was not used much.

I do not reload 6 PPC, not sure I want to reload another caliber, the only 6mm I have is a Dasher. . I am thinking it can be re-chambered(Dasher, 243, other?), but the twist maybe the limiting factor knowing the bolt can be opened up. Maybe I should leave alone.

What are your thoughts, what can I do to make it more functional for me, using what I have.

 

[onelastshot]

My personal favorite is the 6mmAI; brass lasts forever and it's deadly accurate.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

sell that gun to somebody that will appreciate it. please dont molest it. and with the PPC boltface you only have a couple more choices. you bought a highly specialized, rare rifle that must be handloaded for and its not as easy as any other cartridge.

 

[fastarget]

6AI not familiar, will read up

Gun was a hand me down, If it is not practical to change it then it will go to someone else, maybe just put it away. Was curious about options.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

its not practical to change it to anything but a 220 russian based case- ppc, grendel, 7.62x39 variant. nothing you could buy off the shelf except AK blasting ammo. you can get enough for it to buy a nice rifle in any caliber you want

 

[snert]

Sell it to someone who will use it and appreciate it for its purpose

 

[fastarget]

its not practical to change it to anything but a 220 russian based case- ppc, grendel, 7.62x39 variant. nothing you could buy off the shelf except AK blasting ammo. you can get enough for it to buy a nice rifle in any caliber you want

Makes sense.......maybe best left original

Sell it to someone who will use it and appreciate it for its purpose

A good possibility, will think this over, did not need another caliber, nor the time for another activity........ Thank you for the advice.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I agree. The value on those rifles is continually rising. Would be a shame to alter it. I have a completely factory original 1968 Ruger M77 Red Pad in 6mm Reminton with the 24" heavy varmint barrel. Mint condition. Twist is slower than I like, wont shoot anything over 87gr V-Maxes very well, but I wouldn't alter that rifle for anything.

I would just keep the Sako a 6 PPC and run light bullets out of it like it was meant to be. Tons of reloading dies and brass readily available on the market for 6 PPC. It would make a great varmint rifle

 

[Liven The Dream]

Don’t Modify it ......
There is a person that is looking for one !!!

 

[Schandler]

Omgosh that person is me

 

[FFEMT]

I agree with several others, Sako makes a damn fine rifle. Please sell it or use as trade fodder, they are to nice to butcher. Not exactly benchrest material, they do shoot very well typically, would be a great early rifle for new or maybe recoil sensitive shooters. If it is a heavy barrel gun, it would probably be a very good short range PD or small Varmint shooter from a bench using a bipod.

 

[JamesinAsheville]

sell that gun to somebody that will appreciate it. please dont molest it. and with the PPC boltface you only have a couple more choices. you bought a highly specialized, rare rifle that must be handloaded for and its not as easy as any other cartridge.

I agree totally

 

[fastarget]

Here are some pics

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That is a super nice rifle.

 

[jimmymac]

I find it interesting that everyone says don't molest it, but I bet there are guys who wouldn't think twice about burning it up in UBR factory class. Then it's re-barrel and shoot modified?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I find it interesting that everyone says don't molest it, but I bet there are guys guys who wouldn't think twice about burning it up in UBR factory class. The it's re-barrel and shoot modified?

Once its too worn to win a varminter will still love to have it and itll still be more accurate than most factory rifles. But i doubt youll see one in that shape at an ubr match

 

[jimmymac]

I'm not the sentimental type, so I'd shoot it up then re-barrel it.

I had an old Forester bedded and had pillars installed to try and make it shoot better. I thought the Sako police might come to my house and strip me of the rifle because I didn't leave it in its natural state.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

The things id do to have that rifle in my safe!

 

[LarryDScott]

I have one of these thats pristine. Less than 100 rds fired.
No factory box.$1500.00 delivered. PM me if interested. LDS

 

[johara1]

Sako 6ppc coming my way, I understand the twist is 1/12, heavy stock barrel, older rifle but was not used much.

I do not reload 6 PPC, not sure I want to reload another caliber, the only 6mm I have is a Dasher. . I am thinking it can be re-chambered(Dasher, 243, other?), but the twist maybe the limiting factor knowing the bolt can be opened up. Maybe I should leave alone.

What are your thoughts, what can I do to make it more functional for me, using what I have.

Buy a set of dies and a shell holder and load some of Barts 68 bt. and it will be the best shooting gun you have.... jim