Anyone a fan of sako L61r

[u/Conscious_Bid_8762]

Recently got kinda hooked on these. Top ones a 30/06 with newer leopold
Middle ones a 375 h&h with a older leopold
Bottom One is a 7mm rem mag with a old red field
Can’t beleive the craftsmanship and smooth buttery actions and beautiful wood for 50 plus year old hunting rifles.

Would like to get a l579 in .308. found one with original iron sights but my bank account is saying No!!! But !!!

[u/Zen_Bonsai]

Does that metal medallion mid way on the stock have a function?

[u/waitwhatnothing → u/Zen_Bonsai]

It’s a cross bolt, in that position it’s right behind the recoil lug. Some rifles have two, with another one close to the trigger guard. Heavy recoiling rifles can split stocks over time and the cross bolts help keep the stock together and spread the load from the recoil out. 

[u/Zen_Bonsai → u/waitwhatnothing]

Very intriguing