SAKO L46 Riihimäki 222 Remington, AMAZING gun!

[@bill2688]

Thanks for the video. I own an L46 in 222 Rem that was re-stocked years ago in a custom fiddle-back maple stock. My problem is only trying to find a spare magazine for under $200 here in the states. I also own a later model S491/A1 varmint model in 222 Rem as well. Both rifles will shoot consistently under MOA at 100 yards and beyond. The combination of the well-made actions and barrels and the inherent accuracy of the cartridge have made them excellent prairie dog rifles for me.

[@claverton]

Great vid. Such a beautiful cartridge the .222 Rem. It's a delight to shoot, the barrels last forever and the .222 is great for reloading. I bought my BSA CF2 .222 in 1975 by mail order when working as a young jackeroo in far western Queensland. I've done nothing to it except have the trigger serviced recently and bought new rings for its ancient 3-9x scope. Took it to the range last week and shot 7 groups of three at 100 yards. The groups measured as follows: 0.26", 0.30", 0.40", 0.57", 0.64", 0.65" and 0.73" MOA. The old girl still shoots good.

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks! Yes, its a really great little rifle. I will SOON make a video shooting it from 200 yards, see how that goes. Good grouping!

[@petermorse5442]

Very cool, thanks. I have the L46.22 Hornet and it was made in the year I was born, a long time ago. Shoots beautifully, I love it.

[@kweeks10045]

I inherited a Sako 222. It's amazingly accurate. For a sweet "walk about" gun with low recoil, powerful enough to dispatch a hog, bobcat, or even mountain lion, and great accuracy, it's hard to beat. I shoot 52gr. Sierra MK's out of mine and typically get 1/2" groups.

[@BlueTJay]

I have had over the last 50 years 4 Sako rilfes, and have bought another. I have .270 and 7mmrem mag and now i bought a .223 24" barrel, love the wood and quality!

[@andrewsilver2336]

I have the same Sako 222 with a weaver 12x scope. My favorite rifle for the range although I haven't shot as small a group as you. Well done. I don't know the age of my Sako. I got it about 45 years ago and I think it was 10 - 20 years old already. There is factory ammo available by Winchester, Remington, Hornady and of course Sako but not always in stock here in Canada. This was before Covid supply problems so I think it just isn't a popular caliber anymore. Pity since it is such a nice shooter. Thanks for the video.

[@swedeontheground]

Yes, its a great old Shooter! I will make a second video soon, shooting more rounds from different distances. Lets find out if it can surprise me again..

[@lars277]

Wow, you put 4 shots in the same hole. You can shoot and that Sako is spot on. I have never seen one of those rifles, the L46. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I found one now. Here in the states, you just can not find many used Sako rifles. The .222 was used in benchrest competitions in the 60s. It is an inherently accurate round. The US Army thought it was slightly underpowered, so the .223 Remington was born. I believe the .222 Rem Mag was the impetus for the .223 as well.

[@kajpirinen1831]

I had also from my father this kind of Sako L46 with 222 Rem (with out the tape) witch he get as a gift when he gradueted from Tecnical school in 1956. I had to change that orginal 1950's Browning scope to modern Tasco. My Sako L46 222 Rem is also extremly accuret.

[@swedeontheground]

It is great to keep a rifle in the family! I am thinking of putting on a modern scope, but kind of wanna keep it like it is.

[@Mackan134]

Iv'e got a 222 Vixen L461 from 1969 and i´m a proud second owner of it since 2011 ;) It can do 12mm cc 3 shoots at 300 meters with Bofors 12 riffling barrel ;)

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Weaver scopes manufactured in El Paso TX, USA (prior to Japanese manufacture) are highly prized here in the States. I'm lucky enough to have two of them (one T series, & one K) that fell in my lap over the years. The T6 has sat on my .22-250 for 28 years. Have no desire to change it as the two have work beautifully together.

[@peterhovmand74]

Very nice! Just bought a Sako Vixen 222, so I have great expectations now!

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I like those 222s

[@tomascallheim4758]

Jag har en Brno med snälltryck i kal, 222 Rem som jag tar med under pyrshjakten i augusti och september. Flertalet rådjur , rävar och grävlingat har fallit offer. Jag fullkomligt älskar den bössan.

[@thomasjonsson5475]

Amazing accuracy!

[@samtomlinson4919]

Fairly typical grouping for an old Sako 👍 they just shoot very very well

[@sam-neyt]

I have a similar L46 in a stutzen and also in cal. 222 rem. Mine was made in 1961 and shoots lights out with with RWS 50 grains bullets. It is a rather heavy rifle for being a 222 rem but the trigger, birch wooden stock and blueing of the rifle are really amazing. You would have to search hard to find a rifle with a similar high end finish these days, this is old school quality.

[@leewithey2014]

Incredible!!!

[@swedeontheground]

The ammo used: Norma Jaktmatch. Sorry, forgot to mention that In the video..

[@kennethking817]

I can tell you that scope was made in the 50's , I have the same one on a Ithaka 22 auto that my uncle perched in 1958 , He got the scope the same day . I also have a Weaver K6 with a 44mm objective bell , Both are tac drivers ......If you ever need to have that weaver scope worked on , There's only 1 place left that works on weaver scopes , Their in Florida , USA if you can find them through the internet .

[@swedeontheground]

@@kennethking817 thanks, great Info. Will try out the SAKO on 200 yards, but not shore If the scope can manage..

[@kennethking817]

Tiborasaurus Rex KZbin channel has a 10% coupon you can use on what I believe to be one of the best scope available it's a 6×24×50 Arkin save $170.00 on a package deal or , I think the scope runs about $450.00 but it's tested features rate right with scopes that cost 5 times that .

[@danfabisac]

@@swedeontheground double the size of your aiming point (target) and it will be fine at 200. Provided optic clarity is good enough.

[@aberhan]

Impressive, the 222 Remington is an inherently accurate cartridge. I had one for many years, recently changed to 223 for the availability of ammo.

[@swedeontheground]

Very impressive. Will make a followup soon..

[@jmkhenka]

the world record, 0.001 inch with 5 shots at 100 yards held for almost 50 years with a 222... Hole was first considered to be 0.0" but they had to make it 0.001 :) Sure, not by a hunting rifle.. but now they use 6PPC and most bench rest shooters cant match that. 222 is, for scandinavian hunters, a great caliber as 222 is common, lots of quality 2nd hand rifles for low prices. 223 is better, for target shooters, but for hunting 222 is all you need considering you cant hunt anything larger then roe deer anyway.

[@gerardgoubel4169]

Le 223 n’ameliore la précision 😊😊😊

[@joelowery6919]

Really enjoyed your video! Weaver introduced the B4 and B6 in 1954 to replace the rimfire G models.

[@jeffreyolson3878]

This man can shoot!

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks. On a good day yes.

[@redhunterknives6675]

Just been reloading some rounds for a mate, decided I would do some research on the Triple2, I liked what I read and found myself a TIKKA 595 in .222r . Now I am looking forward to developing a load and shooting some groups.

[@jackbelk8527]

The L-46 is a later model. That is the Riihimaki model. Great rifles. The scope is an American Weaver actually made for a rim-fire 22 rifle. It looks like somebody filed the taper from the dovetailed receiver rings to take the smaller clamp-on mount. Probably done when the gun was new in the early 1950s.

[@johnkizziah108]

I have used a sako for many years in 222 my fave gun..

[@swedeontheground]

I Will do some more shooting with The Sako soon. Wanna try It from 200 yards, not shore the scope Is good enough thou..

[@eb1684]

Mine too.

[@r.awilliams9815]

I own a slightly later model, the L461 Vixen, also in .222 Remington. It's a wonderful little rifle, very accurate and a joy to carry in the woods. Everyone who sees it wants to buy it.

[@swedeontheground]

Yes, a very neat little rifle!

[@kevinward8915]

Very nice old setup

[@doncatch1]

You have a gem. Enjoy

[@swedeontheground]

Will do!

[@SuperKwame1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markcarew6724]

Well done, especially with a 60+ year old 4 power telescopic sight!

[@swedeontheground]

Yes, surprisingly accurate!

[@eb1684]

@@swedeontheground I am NOT surprised. Those are great scope and age is irrelevant. How much do you want for it (cash)? We will be in Germany in August.

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

Been shooting 222 for 40 years, I have 3, and 3 big brother 30-06, I'm a triple duce type of guy

[@michaelguerin56]

Good rifle. Well kept. There is a reason why they are so rare on the second hand market. Have fun with it. I advise, as a carpenter, that: the tape on the wrist is probably there because the repair was done a bit hastily and there is either a risk of splinters getting in the shooter’s hand OR there is a risk of moisture entering the stock via exposed end grain. Moisture can be absorbed up to 100 times faster through the end grain than through the face of a board. This is why, anyone who decides to install outward opening timber French doors without a suitable verandah to keep rainwater off the tops of those doors, is an idiot.

[@woodswalker1111]

I inherited one. It's in better shape than that one in the video but it doesn't give you any clues as how premium of a rifle it really is. I lost the magazine. Took forever to find another one. It was pricey but worth it. That magazine hunt opened my eyes on how rare and valuable that rifle is. The rifle I have seems to like any 222 Remington ammo I shoot through it because I get groups like the one in this video no matter what. This is a testament to the rifle rather than my shooting ability.

[@thesheepman220]

I have a sako A1 in 17 REM cracking rifle, great shooting 👍

[@Hey566_-46]

Just bought a used Sako A1 (the model that came after Vixen I think?) in .222 as well. I think ill be very pleased with it!

[@victoreem2]

realistically it does not get better than that 👍

[@swedeontheground]

No, hard to beat that..

[@andrewgates8158]

Beautiful sporter

[@mdog1615]

Those older sakos are great shooters. I have a 1980’s Sako AV in 6.5x55 that shoots better than any newer rifle I’ve ever owned.

[@swedeontheground]

Yes, they do! Old rifle, old scope, top accuracy!

[@sean9820]

Impressive group! Inherited a .222 from my father and just put on a beautiful Nikon Scope. Excited to get out to the range with her.

[@swedeontheground]

Just something special about using an old rifle, with a family history!

[@wadepederson8457]

I also have the same L46 Sako rifle,mine has a 1in 16 twist rate in the 222 Rem and have found that the 40 grain bullets seem to do the best and yes it is very accurate and real common to shoot half in or 13mm groups, mine is a 1954 model and very fun to shoot, can't say anything bad at all about the rifle, very well built and easy to handle, thanks for the video, good content. Aim small good hunting. GOD bless the great NORWAY and USA !

[@swedeontheground]

Oh, nice! Where do you live? Will soon make a follow-up video with the Sako, shooting from a little longer distance. ONLY bless Norway and the US?

[@wadepederson8457]

@swedeontheground May GOD bless everyone, I goofed up did not mean to leave anyone out of GOD'S glory.

[@Guide504]

Fantastic.

[@weinerdog137]

Nice!

[@280AI]

Your scope is about a $10 Canadian item and I am truly amazed at your group size. I would like to say that a quality scope would do better but I don’t believe it would. Really fine shooting. I would loose the tape it really isn’t doing anything and the rifle would look a lot nicer without it. Great video though.

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks, Yes the grouping was amazing. I think the scope was very limited on a little longer distance. No, the tape is probably not necessary at all!

[@granthunter3877]

B4 scopes were made in 1950s and 1960s for rimfire rifles.. Given you are shooting a 222 rem I am sure it will be just fine. enjoy..

[@kenstygles6854]

Love the triple deuce

[@scottscheuerman6170]

My uncle used one of them and shot out 2 barrels and re barreled it it was his favorite till he died

[@xzqzq]

.222 Remington reportedly a very accurate round, developed for bench shooting.... is factory ammo available for it ?

[@johncarroll3089]

Yes… Fiocchi ammo is very accurate in .222 for me

[@silverslivver]

yes...in southern bc int. in Canada there is still rem., hornady and federal...also ppu and s/b are available online... my one bolt lug savage 340 doesn't like the euro 222 as the bolt gets sticky but I just bought a bsa cf2 so I'll try it in that. I find the 222 very pleasant to shoot and my 340 is very accurate (one lug bolt, barrel bands, and heavy trigger too)

[@xzqzq]

@@johncarroll3089 Tks... Like 16 ga, an uncommon round, but that type of accuracy very attractive.

[@xzqzq]

@@silverslivver K

[@johncarroll3089]

@@xzqzq I have several Savage Walking Varminters in .222 and all crazy accurate w the Fiocchi factory 50gr load. IMHO don’t even need a high dollar scope for this mild round. Just as accurate as my Sako

[@royhubbard9075]

That’s a literal gold mine to the right collector???

[@hank8409]

Hi! Nice video. How is the trigger, any pre travel? Heavy or light? Consirend buying one my self for the black grouse toppjakt. They are pretty cheap in here finland, about 100e-500e depending of condition.

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks! Sorry for late response. The trigger has no pre-travel, and I would say Its medium hard. I will SOON make a follow-up...promise!

[@henryjones8622]

Hej hur mår du, Weaver operated in the El Paso factory from 1933 until 1984. Your scope is a .22 rimfire rifle scope. I would guess to say yours was made in the late 60's to maybe mid 70's. Hope this helps.

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks! Its a simple but quality scope I must say!

[@northontardin3762]

I have a marlin 322 sako rifle and I can't find the charger here in Brazil, could you give me the specifications of the magazine? It would help me a lot if you could send me some photos of him so I could make one here, because I couldn't find it to sell.

[@richardgorringe8947]

Hello there, I really enjoyed watching this as I have one of these . They have a reputation for being very accurate and well made. These early L46s had a different twist rate to Sakos later 222s and generally prefer projectiles of 50grs or less. I have seen them chambered in 7x33 !, 22 Hornet and 218 Bee . They also made them as a full wood stock, they look really good. What brand of ammunition did you use ?

[@swedeontheground]

Thanks! Norma JAKT was the ammo.

[@hawknives]

Very nice hunting rifle. Will take care of all of your meat needs. Head shots on big game. In America, there is a shortage on ammo components....so we are having to experiment with different powders. 9 grains of 410 powder, and a 55 grain projectile, shoots 1 hole groups at 50 yards. WEAVERS are my favorite scopes. That scope is perfect for that rifle....but you would do well with a 6x or 10x fixed power WEAVER....better view. I use to shoot rabbits at 300-400 yards, with a 10x WEAVER, on a 223. Your broken stock can be drilled and dowells epoxied in, to strengthen the stock. Christ Bless!

[@swedeontheground]

In Sweden, this rifle only qualify as a class 2 rifle, which mean you are not allowed to hunt the biggest animals like moose. Possible, yes. Legal, no.

[@juhamaukonen1553]

🇫🇮

[@eduardoyap4740]

He won’t see the glued.

[@TheBergmark]

No ear protection shooting inside a car, please newer do that again!

[@swedeontheground]

Of course I have earprotection.

[@TheBergmark]

@@swedeontheground Ok, jag såg dem inte och fick ont i öronen, jag kan inte föreställa mig hur mycket det smäller inne i en bil 🙂

[@swedeontheground]

@@TheBergmark öronproppar djupt intryckta. Ingen fara.

[@juhanikujanpaa]

Hej,du har en fantastisk sako l46.Jag har själv 2 st. En 222 rem och en 222rem mag.Båda skjuter otroliga träffbilder.Kolla om det står Bofors Steel på pipan.troligtvis så har,du har troligtvis en microräfflad pipa med 12 räfflor.

[@swedeontheground]

Tack! Ja, verkligen ett kvalitetsvapen! Ska skjuta betydligt mer med den nu i sommar. Ska kolla pipan 👍

[@judylong4250]

Looks like a Weaver B4

[@Outdoor.production]

@@swedeontheground Hei ! Jeg har maken L46 ;-) jeg har riktignok skiftet pipen, fordi den har litt slak riflestigning for litt tyngre kuler. I min sitter en pipe med 1:9 twist det gjør at det går bra å skyte 4 grams (62 grs) kuler. Kikkerten du har er en Weaver D4 eldre modell, opprinnelig laget for .22 Lr den har 4X forstørring. Montasjen passer egentlig ikke til Sako L46, denne børsa ble levert med en spesiell diopter, med hurtigjustering fra 100-200 meter, monteres på bakre låskasse bro. Mvh Lars I Norge