In Search Of 338 Win Mag

[Backyardsniper]

I have a buddy looking for a 338 win mag. Nothing too fancy, probably the less fancy the better. If you have one you are interested in parting with then let me know what you got. I don't believe he is looking to spend a lot of money, I would say in the $1200 or less range and leaning towards less.

 

[shootist~]

See if he has interest in a Sako A IV (A5)
Purchased new in late 1980. Came with a KDF " Recoil Reducer" (muzzle brake).

It's loud. Non standard to today's threads.

Some dings. Estimate about 1,000 rounds in its life. I did a moderately good job on glass bedding a few years ago.

Likes factory 225 Federal TTBC and more recently Barnes 185 gr TTSX reloads.

$750 plus shipping CONUS to your FFL. Dealer needs to supply copy of FFL and might have to provide a shipping label.

(You pay him for the freight.)

 

[shootist~]

 

[Backyardsniper]

See if he has interest in a Sako A IV (A5)
Purchased new in late 1980. Came with a KDF " Recoil Reducer" (muzzle brake).

It's loud. Non standard to today's threads.

Some dings. Estimate about 1,000 rounds in its life. I did a moderately good job on glass bedding a few years ago.

Likes factory 225 Federal TTBC and more recently Barnes 185 gr TTSX reloads.

$750 plus shipping CONUS to your FFL. Dealer needs to supply copy of FFL and might have to provide a shipping label.View attachment 491720 (You pay him for the freight.)

I will check with him. That is a nice rig there

 

[shootist~]

10-4.
Let me know.

 

[shootist~]

Worst of the dings, I think.
FYI, color is actually more mahogany. The bright sun makes it look more reddish than actual.

Edit to add: Rings and bases are Tally, steel, 1" on the rings.

 

[Backyardsniper]

View attachment 491734
Worst of the dings, I think.
FYI, color is actually more mahogany. The bright sun makes it look more reddish than actual.

Edit to add: Rings and bases are Tally, steel, 1" on the rings.

Thanks man. I will get him some pics of it. He works at the LGS so I will catch up with him tomorrow or Tuesday most likely.

 

[shootist~]

Roger that @Backyardsniper
Please let him know there is someone else with interest, but you are first in line.

 

[Backyardsniper]

If you have a potential buyer go ahead and sell it. He isn't in any hurry.

 

[shootist~]

OK. The Sako is sold pending the usual red tape.

 

[mdsalern]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/947650236

 

[Backyardsniper]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/947650236

That's a nice one, I bet it'll go off the rails though when the bidding gets down to the end.

 

[John J]

Cabelas in Sidney NE has a M70 338 Win in the gun room. Fluted barrel around $8 or 900

 

[freefall]

Throw money til I cry "stop" and I'll sell him my business rifle. I'm old and out of business.

 

[sestoppelman]

That's a nice one, I bet it'll go off the rails though when the bidding gets down to the end.

I have the same rifle, its excellent in all ways. Best .338 I have owned.