Sako Rifles
SAKO (Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Oy, Civil Guard Gun and Machiningworks Ltd) is a Finnish firearm manufacturer that was formed on June 1st 1927 from the Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunnan Asepaja (Civil Guard Supreme Staff Gun Works). In the present, the SAKO company is owned by Beretta Holdings. The company is located in Riihimäki and at first was located in Helsinki. The very first civilian SAKO rifle was the L42 chambered for the 7×33 SAKO cartridge and the commercial production started right after the World War II. The 7×33 cartridge was based on the 9×19 pistol cartridge, they made a longer case and they lowered the case to 7mm caliber.
In 1957 the manufacturer introduced a longer action, the L57 which later was known under the name of L579 “Forester“ and used the .308 Winchester (and similar) cartridges. 4 years later in 1961 SAKO introduced the L61R “Finnbear“ for longer cartridges like the 6.5×55, .30-06 and other similar cartridges. The 1957 model of the L579 “Forester“ was replaced in 1992 with the 591 model.
Over the years, SAKO Arms has produced many popular rifles that are used even today although many models have been discontinued. We will now offer you some of the most famous rifles that the company produced over its prolific history. We will start with the newest model SAKO Arms has to offer.
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SAKO 85
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SAKO 85 has a series of actions which are designated: short actions Extra Short also known as XS, Short - S but also Short Magnum - SM, medium action - M and long action - L. The actions continue to offer traditional SAKO features such as: action sizes matched to cartridges; mechanical ejection and integral tapered scope mount rail. In addition to all of the above mentioned, there is a controlled feed on all 85 models in order to ensure reliable cartridge feed to the chamber on all situations. The rifle has a magazine that is detachable and it can also be loaded through the ejection port. Magazine release is prevented against accidental release.
The single-stage trigger pull is adjustable from 1 kg to 2 kg (2 to 4 lbs). All models are available with a single-set trigger as option. The safety features a mechanism that allows loading and unloading of the rifle with safety engaged. The straight, classic, walnut stock is oil-finished. Strong, extended recoil lug screwed on the fore-end. Open sights with post bead are adjustable for windage and elevation. Integral rails for the scope mounts are on the top of the receiver.
We will continue with a very demanding in terms of price and handling rifle that is only recommended for experienced firearms owners.
SAKO TRG-22
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The SAKO TRG-22 is based on a very successful target rifle just like many other European sniper rifles. The foundation from which this model was produced is the TR-6 model. This model offers a detachable 10-round magazine and cartridges load easily into magazines. The trigger of this model is not only excellent but it also offers a flexible design. There are many configurations available for this rifle, some of them would be:
• Black rifle with blued receiver & barrel, steel color bolt.
• Black rifle with non-blued stainless barrel, steel color bolt.
• Stealth with phosphatized action and barrel, blackened bolt.
• Green rifle with phosphatized action and barrel, steel color bolt.
The recoil of this rifle is very light thanks to the effective muzzlebrake. The solid vault-like action is cold hammer-forged from a very special steel alloy. The sturdy bolt with three locking lugs feeds rounds unfailingly from the centerline of a detachable staggered 2-row magazine. Bolt lift is only 60° for fast bolt throw.
The last rifle we are going to offer information about is a rather old model that still is very popular among hunters around the world.
SAKO 75 Deluxe
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The SAKO 75 Deluxe comes equipped with a stainless steel stagger magazine that has a hinged floorplate for faultless operations. The stock made out of high-quality walnut with handcrafted skip-line checkering. The rifle also has a very attractive gloss polish finish on both metal and wood components. The available stock finish is oiled, matt-lacquered or glossy with 8 layers of highly polished lacquer.
The rifle is available in the following cartridges: .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .270 Weatherby Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum as well as other variations. The fixed magazine with hinged, polished floorplate holds between 4 and 6 cartridges (depending on caliber). Regarding the safety of the rifle, it features a very clever mechanism that allows the hunter to load and unload the rifle with the safety engaged.
We have offered you three of the most famous SAKO rifles ever produced in the long and prolific history of the company, a company that produces long lasting rifles that are known for their accuracy and resistance.