Sako 85 Stainless Laminate 308 Winchester Hunter – Discontinued

Description

The Sako 85 Stainless Laminate 308 Winchester Hunter is a very popular choice for hunting in South Africa. Sako is without doubt the most well known brand amongst Hunters and Sport shooters in South Africa as well as the rest of the world. The quality, accuracy and beautiful lines of the modern looking Sako 85 Stainless Laminate Hunter rifle has set the benchmark for many years amongst Hunters. The stainless barrel with a satin finish, free floats in a high quality grey Laminate hardwood stock, featuring classic American-style lines with its slightly raised comb and sleek profile.

Sako 85 Stainless Laminate Hunter and 308 Winchester combination

The Sako 85 Stainless Laminate Hunter chambered in the ever popular 308 Winchester Caliber is a true all round rifle. Introduced in 1952, the 308 Winchester is still one of the most popular,  versatile and widely used rifle calibers today. The range of bullets that seem to be the most popular is in the 150 to 180 grain range. The flatter trajectories with a muzzle velocity around the 2600 to 2900 ft/s mark, makes this a useful rifle for hunting medium to larger bodied antelope like Kudu, Eland and Blue Wildebeest.

The ability of the 308 Winchester Caliber to achieve good velocity with moderate recoil and still deliver knock down power, make it a great choice for hunters. It also has excellent accuracy potential and is favored by many target shooters. As the 308 Winchester fits into short bolt actions and delivers almost the same energy as the .30-06 Springfield with medium weight bullets it has become one of the most popular cartridges in the world.

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Sako 85 Stainless Laminate 308 Winchester Hunter Features

Hardwood Laminate Stock

The Sako 85 Stainless Laminate Hunter rifle has a high grade hardwood laminate stock that features a slightly raised comb and shadow line cheekpiece on the left hand side of the stock. Although it can be used by left handed shooters and hunters, the stock design fits right handed shooters better. It has a slight palm swell that fit most hands comfortably and is shaped in such a way that the finger align comfortably with the trigger. The grey matte- lacquered laminated hardwood stock provides a stable platform that withstands even the toughest conditions.

Grip and For-end

The for-end of the stock has a checkered pattern to ensure a firm grip in the wettest conditions. It has a nice comfortable fit in hand and contribute to the rifle’s fine balance and handling characteristics. Swivel studs come standard on the stock for the attachment of a rifle sling or bi-pod. The inletting of the stock also ensure a free floating barrel. The stock also has a pronounced pistol grip, enhancing the ergonomics of the stock. It also adds to the comfort of shooting the rifle in a prone position.

Durable Recoil Pad

Sako 85 Rifles are fitted with the latest in recoil pad technology. It reduces the impact of the recoil on the shooter which is a very useful feature, especially on the heavy recoiling calibers. The robust pad allows you to fully concentrate on the accuracy of your shots.

Trigger

The wide trigger with a crisp break is adjustable from 2 to 4 lb pull weight. You can easily adjust without removing the stock.  A steel trigger guard protects the trigger.

Bolt

A one-piece, full-diameter bolt with three locking lugs locks within the barrel extension. The bolt release is on the receiver’s left side. The ejector is mounted on the receiver. The extractor is mounted on the bolthead. The Sako 85 action has both push and controlled feed characteristics. A red cocking indicator protrudes from the bolt’s rear. The one piece bolt opens with a 70° bolt handle lift.
Sako matches the size of the action to the caliber.
Sako’s combination of the extractor riding low in the ejection port and the receiver mounted ejector means that fired cases leave the action at a low angle and can be neatly deposited in the shooters hand by opening the bolt slowly.

Stainless Barrel

The Stainless barrel on the Sako 85 Stainless Laminate Hunter is absolute class Sako engineering. Sako 85 barrels are hammer-forged and every Sako rifle has a 5 shot 1 ­MOA guarantee from 100 yards. The ripple-free exterior and the minimal tooling marks on the inside are both indications of the quality of its construction. The muzzle is not threaded and features a target-style crown. The barrel has a satin finish.

Metallic Bolt Shroud

Robustness and quality go hand in hand. The metallic bolt shroud covers and shields the rear of the bolt body and the firing pin. A red pin indicate when the rifle is loaded. The bolt shroud is stylishly design to taper with the rear of the action.

Detachable Magazine

The magazine Sako pairs with this action is a five-round, double-stack magazine. The removable magazine has an all metal construction. Once inserted the magazine is flush fitting to the bottom of the stock. It also has to be pushed in for the latch to disengage the magazine. This function is to prevent the accidental release of the magazine.

Scope Mounting Options

The Sako 85 has the well known tapered dovetail mounts machined into the receiver for the fitment of scope bases. The most popular base and ring is the Sako Optilock mounts.

Safety

The special two-way Sako safety locks both the trigger and the bolt handle. The unique bolt release button of the Sako Safety System allows you to load or remove a cartridge from the chamber while the safety is engaged.

Sako Warranty and Sub MOA Guarantee

The Sako product range combines long-standing gunsmith expertise with the real experiences of Sako Hunters and Sport Shooters from all over the world. No matter which Sako you choose, 1 MOA accuracy is guaranteed at 100 yards
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