Shooting the Sako Finn

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Hooda Thunkit

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I took the 1942 Sako M39 to the local Military Bolt-gun match at the club this past weekend. I really enjoy the outings, it's chance to gather with a group of like-minded folks, mostly guys, but some women shoot too.
It's a competition, but very friendly, for the most part. Sometimes a particularly bad day will cause some caustic words, but usually it's just you and your equipment against the target.
Of course, some good-natured ribbing comes with the territory.

Normal course of fire is 5 ten-round strings at 100 yards, plus a 10-round sighter target first, if one chooses to shoot it. Benched, with a rest, but not clamped into the rest. One has to shoulder the rifle.

I had a particularly good day this past weekend.

My handloads - Lee C312-185 sized .311, 16.5gr 2400, WLR primer.

10 rounds at 100 yds, iron sights.

5Apr20 score 98-2 (02).JPG
2 rounds in the x on this one...
5Apr20 score 98-2(01).JPG

I've always known that the rifle is capable of shooting better then I can. Now, if I can just stop 'slapping' the trigger I may be able to stop the flyer at top left.

And, maybe if I sized to .312 instead of .311.....
 
I wanna see a picture of the rifle. I have an affinity for older Finnish rifles.
Okay, I can do that...
Sako M39 Left.JPG

Buttstock brands -
Sako M39 Buttstock brands.JPG

Correct wartime stock splices -
Sako M39 stock splice.JPG

Sight setting to shoot my handloads at 100 yds...
Sako M39 rear sight set for 16.5gr 2400-C312-185.JPG

Thanks for the word on the "D" hooda. This M-39 is so marked.

You are more than welcome, friend. I have benefited a great deal from info gleaned on this site, it's nice to be able to provide some info occasionally.:thumbup:
 
Nice shooting and sounds like a great time.
The crossed cannon S is the stock makers mark Sakara Oy.
 
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Nice shooting and sounds like a great time.
The crossed cannon S is the srock makers mark Sakara Oy.

Thank you sir. Not bad considering I'm a few months shy of entering my 7th decade.

Also, that info on the crossed-cannon cartouche; I did not know that. Something to add to my file on the rifle.




That's a good looking rifle :thumbup:

It is, isn't it ?
I've always really liked the color that the turpentine/pine gum finish gives these rifles. Even through the dings, dents and scratches it still looks good.
 
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