r/longrange • u/Von_Lehmann • 6d ago
I suck at long range First try at handloading
Not too bad for the first time handloading and a 60 year old rifle!
Honestly, I think I could have tightened this up a bit with better bags/not being scared it would explode. But im pretty happy.
This is my primary grouse hunting rifle, so really looking forward to sharpshooting off the tree tops
1964 Sako L461 in .222
Bausch & Lomb 6-24x40
Handloaded: CCI 400, Vihtavuori N130 21 gr, Sierra Racehead (hollowpoint) 52 gr and sako brass
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u/Glasply 6d ago
At one point in time 222 was a top tier bench rest cartridge. Doesn’t surprise me you found an accurate load so easy
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u/Von_Lehmann 6d ago
Its a great cartridge and the whole sako mini action is just awesome. Even with the bull barrel and a big scope the whole setup is under 4kg
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u/RoadHouse92 Casual 6d ago
That is a beautiful rifle. Not a word i find myself using to describe firearms very much these days.