March X 8-80 / Sako A-1 first range trip

[birdog]

Alan Long finally got to put his March X 8-80 on his
Sako A-1 today. He had to wait for a picatinney
rail from PBIKE but it looks like the wait was well
worth it. Wind was steady at 12 mph with higher
gusts.
After sighting in and warm up, Kruzan started with
a nice 5 shot string then held for a center shot on
the Orange Bull.

Alan followed with one of the best groups of the day.

I was next with a nice 5 shot group. Then I held
2.5 mildots and tried for a 'chigger'. Do you think???

After the short range test was over we went for headshots only on
Ole Chuckie at 340 yds. The Sako was up to the task. I
believe I had 3 or 4 straight headshots which was not bad for
the wind conditions.

All in all the Sako, 6 ppc, Pbike picatinney rail, and March X
seemed to bolt up and perform nicely. We were even shooting
loads from Kruzan's Sako in Alan's gun and it did not miss a beat.

Kruzan, you better hold on to that NF.

 

[dansig]

so where are the videos ?

all I get is "this video has been moved or deleted"

 

[birdog]

Pics should be there now!

 

[roninflag]

sako A1 . repeater? single shot? what loads??

 

[Dan Hall]

I have a Sako 6PPC Target/Varmint that really likes the loads I was using in my BR guns, but with 65 gr V Max bullets instead of Barts 68 GR flat bases. My Sako is a single shot with the adjustable trigger. The standard BR loads are 29.2, or more, gr. V 133 behind 66-68 gr fb bullets. Velocity is over 3250 fps with a 21" barrel. You will need to work up to these loads as they are to hot for most rifles. Mine shoots 1/4" or better 5 shot groups with this load. Usually you will find another accuracy node somewhere around 28.0-28.5 gr V-133. That March scope must be great. I wish I could afford one.

 

[birdog]

Here is Junebug's Sako A-1 with a March 10-60 mounted
on a picatinney rail by Pbike.

Bug shot this group last Sunday

 

[birdog]

sako A1 . repeater? single shot? what loads??

Ron, the A-1 is a single shot. Alan's shoots N-135 28.5 to 29.5
depending on conditions. This winter he had to move up to the 29.5 load.

 

[Hal]

Birddog

Those Sako's 6PPC sure do shoot.

How did you like the March scope ?
Did you crank up the power on that scope and check it out at "80" power.
How high of power can you use on the average day ?


Hal

 

[birdog]

Hal,
60x can be used most anytime.
80x depends on the light conditions.
The sun at your back or a cloudy day
is good for 80x.

 

[Hal]

Birddog

Thanks for the reply.
I'll have to check out one of those scope someday.

Hal

 

[Dave T]

I too have one of those Sakos, mine is the single shot heavy barrel model. The groups pictured in this thread are tyical as to just how good these guns shoot. birdog has heard me make this claim before and I'll make it here again. These Sako 6PPC USA models are the most accurate factory, out of the box rifles ever produced.
Dave T