My Varmint Rifle Build ------ 15yrs on

[@MrGreatisthelord]

This rifle is why I started watching. Love Sako and love wood stocks. More people should make beautiful guns like yours

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. That rifle certainly has a special location in the safe👌. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@aceprecision1681]

Now that’s what I’m talking about ....... Outstanding video Steve ! I must admit, ya had me worried when you put up the “Q&A video”, last week. I’m thinking you’ve gone soft and all touchy-feely on me. What we really need, is another tour with the Cardinals, and 87g blessings, impact videos through the scope, some old school varminting and fox tipping. Anyway, carry on, love ya work. Cheers.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Well I might be going a little soft but I can assure you my rifles still hit hard. HaHa.....

[@tilley3rar]

You have a great personal touch to your videos. It seems you aren't just making a video, it's like you're actually talking 1 on 1 with your audience. You'll be at 10K in no time. Thanks.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Chris. I do have a good relationship with my camera as it is the only thing that will listen to me. 😂😂😂😳

[@damo250f]

Top story on the gun mate. Enjoyed hearing the whys and why nots of this build. Beautiful stock by the way oh and barrel 👌

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. It certainly has done everything I have asked of it and more.

[@loadeddog8015]

Congrats on 5k ....Thank YOU for the wonderful videos , your advice and encouragement in the comments section for some of us less savvy hunters / shooters.....look forward to many more to come.....😎👍🇦🇺

[@BoltActionProductions]

Loaded dog. Thanks mate. As hunters we need to stick together, share and support one another where possible. The videos are just our way of hopefully achieving this

[@markmitchell7609]

Thanks for sharing & congrats on the 5000 sub milestone. I always really look forward to the next video that pops up in my notifications 😊

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thank you for your support mate.

[@fishing420ful]

Thanks for the vids,awesome job guys.Cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

It is truly a pleasure Sully. Thanks for viewing........

[@huntingarete9214]

Steve. Congratulations on 5000 Subscribers. And Absolutely Top Effort on the Intro on this video. That work is beyond the next level. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Dave for all your support along the way. It is appreciated.

[@jodyherd2010]

Keep up the great work old mate. Always a pleasure watching your vids. Nice looking bang stick too cheers mate

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Jody and easy on the old will ya. HaHa

[@hankbraff1135]

Its been quite a journey for you Steve, I enjoyed this and love your Sako 243 mate.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. It's been a journey alright but for most, one I wouldn't change.

[@grousehunter67]

congrats on the 5000 Steve ! awesome job , and that's one nice rig to

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks very much Steve and yes my old 243 has been resurrected.

[@danstevens2204]

Nice rifle. Glad you’ve stuck with the filming 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Dan. So am I

[@MarkKellyPhoto]

Great backstory mate! That stock is a work of art (form meets function) - congrats on the 5000 too...

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Mark for all your support along the way.

[@poulo69]

Good going lads. I’m running a .243 now with 1-8 twist and loving the performance of the 105g A-Max. Previously had 1-10 twist and it loved the 87g V-Max Bothe excellent rounds. I’ve had many calibers but now settled on .243 and 7 rem mag to cover varmint and longer range hunting Keep up the good work

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Paul. Those A-max would be a great long range bomb. You definitely have long range covered with those two cartridges.

[@reynoldshunting70]

Very nice rifle mate! Love your vids keep up the good work!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Ryan..........

[@robincoker225]

the intro was next level mate, and it IS a shooter alright. congrats on 5000......

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again mate especially for your long time support.

[@StaffordshireBullTerrierTwins]

Cool stuff. Not surprised about the 5,000, its a great channel. I've always enjoyed varminting more than any other shooting sport, there's nothing quite like wasting pests on the farm at silly ranges, quite a step up from the dark old days of the rusty old Russian single shot .22LR as a kid, 40m max!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Dave. Just need the rabbits to breed up a little so we have a job to do again. Are you still in NZ?

[@StaffordshireBullTerrierTwins]

Yup. Been back and forth to NW Queensland on a project, did some highly enjoyable pig control there on the one break, with a .35 Whelan Ruger M77, first time I've ever used a medium bore bolt gun I think. Flattens pigs. Pretty much flattened me a couple of times when I didn't quite get my shoulder right shooting off the bike. Bugger me I was a bit sore after a couple of days of that.

[@undergroundblu]

That is one beautiful looking rifle. Well done with the stock. Looks schmicko!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. I like it.....

[@MountainMan_NZ]

I really really enjoyed that!! What am immaculate rifle and to have custom finished that stock is outstanding! I love the fact that you were pushing the limits back in thr day with tape recording through your rifle scope - what dedication!! Thanks for sharing and once again setting that bar that much higher!! The start was like watching top gear but for rifles

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Jamie. I know you for one appreciate these little challenges in putting the videos together. What would life be without these challenges

[@MountainMan_NZ]

Bolt-Action Productions exactly!! continuous improvement!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes mate, we can never know it all. We need to learn from each other to help strengthen our hunting community via video and social media IMO.

[@MountainMan_NZ]

Bolt-Action Productions absolutely agree!

[@MrTilbey]

Hi Steve ,thanks for all the effort that you guys go to in you videos .The content is so valuable for guys like me that are just starting off shooting .Ive got a tikka 22-250 and have just started reloading .Would you get the powder charge right for the best groups then adjust seat depth or vice a versa. Love your 243 build would like to get one that shoots the heavier end of the bullet range .What twist would you recommend that . Keep up the great work , look forward to more foxing and rabbit videos. Cheers Wayne

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoy our videos Wayne. I usually use seating depth as a fine tuning tool at the end, concentrating on powder charge in the beginning. The standard 1 in 10" twist of a 243 will handle projectiles up to 100gr with no issue.

[@petermann9980]

Nice gun Steve , I've just bought my first 6mm but ended up buying a mk5 in 240 . Have you tried the 63gn Barnes varmint grenades yet ?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Peter. I want high BC projectiles and the Barnes you mention wouldn’t cut the mustard at the distances I like to stretch it to.

[@benlaw6826]

very cool steve. im a big fan of the basic calibers such as the 243, which sako action is that?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Ben. Early Sako L579 action.

[@lukemcintosh5108]

Another great video mate, what range finder do you now run?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Luke. Leica 1600b

[@iand720]

good job, Is that barrel Maddco aswell?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes it is a Maddco barrel mate. Can’t believe I never mentioned that. Always forget something

[@iand720]

There very good from what i understand, couldnt get one in .284 for my own "varmint" rifle had to use something else. Cheers mate congratulations your film work certainly deserves it.

[@rosstisbury1626]

intersting and timely . . . i am about to rebarrel a sako in .243W, hadnt considered a 1-12 twist but i do use the 87 Vmax so cheers for the idea . . . . what is your barrel length and load please . . . cheers R.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Barrel is a Maddco and the length is a little bit under 30". 44.0gr's of 2209, BR2 Primers, Winchester Brass is the combination I use for the 87gr Vmax.

[@rosstisbury1626]

cheers for the fast reply . . . 30inch barrel helps to explain your velocity . . what kind of barrel life are you expecting . . R

[@BoltActionProductions]

It’s still grouping around the 1/3-1/4MOA after somewhere around 1500rnds. I should be able to get that many again if I look after it well

[@rosstisbury1626]

thats more than i hear people talking about . . . i suspect a lot of problems come about because improper cleaning etc do you have a cleaning method that you could explain a little . . . R

[@BoltActionProductions]

What many don't realise is that the load that you found shot best at the beginning of the barrel life may not be the same at the end. It pays to do a little bit of load development mid barrel life and not only adjust seating depth but try a couple of powder variations. I am pretty meticulous when it comes to cleaning my barrels and this is my method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTJpqZphpuVirM

[@stuartsheil4234]

When the tv show coming out 😀 ...

[@BoltActionProductions]

Stuart Sheil just happy doing what we do

[@waynehobbs9296]

Congratulations 5000 subscribers, great channel, love the rabbit varminting videos as just started to film too . Have heard about Hbn bullet coating ? I've been doing it now , if you're interested in better accuracy watch David Tubb - KZbin

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Wayne. I use to shoot Moly coated projectiles in my .222 and to be honest I really noticed very little difference. Funny thing was that I actually burnt that barrel out faster than any other. I will check Davids site out.

[@waynehobbs9296]

Hi Steve, Moly is no good as it burns off at around 600 degrees, where as Hbn is 2600 C. I first came across it on Richard Utting SharpShootingUK , he has a short video on KZbin as well. If you decide to try some let me know and put you in contact as to where to purchase it

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Wayne

[@MarkLinno81]

Awesome work capturing the sexy curves of your rifle there at the start of the clip mate, and congratulations on the 5000+ subscriptions, lol I have 2 subs now myself hahaha, anyway love your channel, look forward to watching more from you fellas in the future, cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

Mark Linnertson's Hunting Fishing 4x4ing . Thanks so much Mark. We will do our best to keep the entertainment coming.

[@erichuntter2437]

You still got your 243 ?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes mate. Certainly do.

[@erichuntter2437]

@@BoltActionProductions awesome 👍

[@tedbear2478]

Keep the content comming. Love it! How mans rounds you got down the tube if that rifle? I just wonder how long the 243 holds its accuracy. I have a 243 as well.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Ted Bear . I’d say somewhere around 1500-2000 and still going strong

[@sudo_nym]

What is that noise???

[@BoltActionProductions]

If you are talking about the rain on the roof that is beyond my control. LOL..

[@Christoph1888]

Hey mate been getting into your videos. We're are you based, looks like vic?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes mate. Vic