Sako S20 Precision 243 Winchester 24 inch 1:8

Description

The Sako S20 Precision 243 Winchester 24 inch 1:8 is a great new feature rich addition from Sako for Hunters and Sport Shooters in South Africa. The S20 Precision stock was created specifically for long distance and precision shooters. The Sako S20 modular design allows the shooter to change its stock configuration. This helps to meet their specific needs.

To ensure maximized control, accuracy and comfort, it can be easily adjusted. It can also be complemented by multiple accessories via M-LOK placements.  The quality, accuracy and beautiful lines of this rifle set the benchmark for modular rifles. It is truly one rifle for all your requirements.

Sako S20 Precision in 243 Winchester combination

The Sako S20 Precision Rifle is chambered in the well-known .243 Winchester Caliber. It is a specialist plains game rifle. Introduced in 1955 by Winchester, its light recoil and versatility are notable. It ranges as a varmint caliber to being very effective on medium-bodied animals. These qualities make it one of the best known calibers in the world.

The range of bullets that is most popular is in the 87 to 108 grain range. The flat trajectories have a muzzle velocity around the 2850 to 3350 ft/s mark. This makes it a useful rifle for hunting medium-bodied antelope.

Sako S20 Precision in 243 Winchester Features

Tactical Precision Stock

The Sako S20 Precision rifle has a high grade synthetic tactical precision style stock that features an adjustable cheekpiece. The length of pull can easily be adjusted with spacers. Created especially for long distance and precision shooting, the modular S20 Precision stock fits both right and left handed shooters comfortably.

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. At the core of the stock is an aluminum skeleton for ultimate stability in the stock. The S20 stock is extremely stable, warp and weather resistant even in the most adverse conditions.

The S20 tactical precision rear stock combines great modularity with unparalleled ergonomics for the most demanding precision shooters out there.

Grip and For-end

Both the Pistol Grip and For-end of the stock has a rough textured 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.

The forend has integrated M-LOK placements on both sides of the stock and on the bottom, so attaching multiple accessories is possible. Quick Detach Swivel Sling cups are position on either side of the butt and for-end.

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 and Length of Pull adjustment

Sako S20 Precision 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 heavier recoiling calibers. The robust pad allows you to fully concentrate on the accuracy of your shots. The Length of Pull can also be adjusted to personal preference with 5mm spacers.

Trigger

The wide and smooth design of the trigger distributes pressure to a larger area, thus improving the feel of trigger sensitivity. For the most optimal trigger ergonomics that fits different hand sizes, it’s possible to move the trigger either backwards (by 3 mm) or forwards (by 4 mm) with an Allen key.

The weight of pull can also be adjusted (1–2 kg / 2–4 lbs). S20 triggers are available in single stage or two stage variants.

Bolt

The bolt is manufactured from high-grade, weather-resistant stainless steel, the barrel shroud has a steel core, and the bolt handle is interchangeable. The locking lug surface area is high, increasing safety and performance, and its design enables smooth, fast, safe and precise operation of the bolt and the rifle.

The one-piece bolt opens with a 70° bolt handle lift.</p> 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. They can be neatly deposited in the shooter’s hand by opening the bolt slowly.

Barrel

All Sako S20 feature match-grade cold hammer forged barrels, making them durable, accurate and with excellent tolerances. The cold hammer forging technique changes the structure of the steel, increasing its toughness and making the barrel life of your rifle longer.

Sako barrels do not have to be broken in, but instead have superb out-of-the-box accuracy.  The Sako S20 muzzle is 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 is made of highly robust glass-reinforced composite, a durable material that’s not affected by changes in temperature. A composite magazine doesn’t change its structure when dropped (contrary to a metal magazine), ensuring reliable feeding. You can find the caliber markings on the magazine. S20 magazines can also be disassembled for maintenance.

Scope Mounting Options

The Sako S20 has a picatinny rail that is machined directly into the steel surface of the receiver. Any scope rings that attach on a weaver or picatinny style mount can be used on the Sako S20.

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. So, no matter which Sako you choose, 1 MOA accuracy is guaranteed at 100 yards
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