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AndyC1911 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:07 pm

Beiruty wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:26 am Last weekend, My Sako shot less than stellar groups (0.6-1MOA) groups. Yesterday, I found out that the front action screw was gone.

I was wondering what was wrong because in the pic you posted previously it wasn't a bug-hole group like you usually do. Glad you found the issue :)

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Thanks. It is more things I had to correct with this SAKO. The first thing that failed was the bolt stop/release. Next was the receiver screw. I never had an issue with my Tikka T3. No wonder SAKO A7 is no more in production. Tikka T3 is more than enough at a bit lower cost.

tomneal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:18 am I had a similar issue with a screw on a firearm. Not broken but the head was unusable. I ended up using a punch to turn it. But, I don't have tools to remove a broken screw. And, was wondering how others have dealt with a similar issue without seeking professional help.

There are sets of broken screw "bits". I am not certain if they work on hardened steel screws for firearms though.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-5-Pa ... 1000594887

tomneal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:00 am

had to remove the screw stump from the receiver

Did you have to use any special tools to remove the screw stump?

I started with a punch and drill bit. However, When striking the punch I noticed the stump was freely rotating so I used the punch with light strikes to rotate and unscrew the stump. It was 1/4" or less in length.

Last weekend, My Sako shot less than stellar groups (0.6-1MOA) groups. Yesterday, I found out that the front action screw was gone. I removed the stock to find out the screw sheared off and I had to remove the screw stump from the receiver. I had a spare set of screws. I reassembled the rifle and I also ordered a new set of screws, plus a set of new trigger springs for Saka/Tikka (minimum of 1.5lbs)

Last Sunday, I tested a new load for my Sako 243, since I run out of Varget.
RL23 under Hornady 87gr-Vmax.
The best group of the 6
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aj3Y28mi1WeJz34q_UbmzLbJ7qhU

30rd Batch of 6.5 PRC 145gr Match Burners over 57.9gr H1000

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NYjPw4bMeZp7PAnKA

First 100



https://photos.app.goo.gl/cKQNFV1kcMPE6wvX7

Reloaded some 223
My daughter and I dispensed some 150 rds on Saturday

Did some 300 9mm on my AP
https://photos.app.goo.gl/C2UN7hrjHuxUrW4A9

I overhauled my Hornady AP and set it up for 40SW, loading 180gr plated FP over 4.3gr titegoroup at 1.125"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/71RQ3s1uQyyyyTz56

I started teaching my buddy how to reload his 300BLK. We went through operating a Hornady Ammo plant, setting dies, case decapping, case SS wet washing and case sizing. Then, he bailed out to rest at home.

TreyHouston wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:17 am

Beiruty wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:16 am I got a 300BLK LEE dies to teach him reloading for his AR pistol. This is the good, the bad news all my reloading stuff is boxed while we renovate the garage. AC project is being considered and bids are solicited.

I would go with one of those Mitsubishi wall units. They work nice and affordable

Yep. I would go with the split Unit plus insulation for the Attic, 2 walls. The Garage door is already done. Floow is already done.
Next would lights, 2 Fride/Freezer outlet for my wife and new 10 outlets for my bench wall area. And, 4' LED lights in the cieling. 1 m4' LED light aove my bench

I got a 300BLK LEE dies to teach him reloading for his AR pistol. This is the good, the bad news all my reloading stuff is boxed while we renovate the garage. AC project is being considered and bids are solicited.