Sako A7 Accuracy

[bobcat1506]

I have a Sako A7 Stainless in 7mm Rem Mag. They promise a 5 shot MOA guarantee with premium ammo, but I haven't seen that level of accuracy. I've shot the Federal Premium 140 GR and 160 GR Partitions but haven't been able to get smaller than about 2.5" 5 shot groups at 100 yards. I've shot in very low wind conditions (0-3 mph) and I wait a minute between each shot to allow the barrel to cool. I have other factory rifles that shoot under .5" @ 100 yards with factory ammo so I don't think its the shooter . I've double checked all the screws and scope mounts and they are all tight. Any suggestions?

 

[Horsemany]

I have sold two Sako 85's because they didn't shoot less than 2" groups. One had a very sloppy chamber. IMO Sako's reputation for accuracy was earned years ago when they still hand lapped the barrels. I've read a couple reviews of the Sako 85 where the author struggled to achieve the guaranteed 1MOA.

 

[Sako Shooter]

Experiment with different grain weight bullets. Let the barrel cool 15 minutes between shots to rule out barrel heating issues.