The Sako 75 is a bolt-action rifle produced by the Finnish manufacturer Sako from 1996[2] until it was replaced by its successor, the Sako 85 in 2006,[3] and finally discontinued in 2007.[4]
| Sako M75 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin | Finland[1] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sako |
| Produced | 1996–2006 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .222 Rem to .500 Jeffery |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | Push feed |
| Sights | Proprietary tapered dovetail rail for attaching optical sights |
History
editThe Sako 75 was named after the 75 year anniversary of Sako in 1996, when the first Sako 75 was made.[5] The Model 75 was externally very similar to earlier Sako models, but its construction was different, having 3 symmetrical locking lugs,[6] a manual ejector, and a detachable magazine. Hitherto, only one Sako rifle, the L46, had a detachable magazine.
Models
editThe rifle was marketed as Sako's premium model for hunting,[7] and was delivered in many different configurations and chamberings.[8] Examples of some Sako 75 models are:
- Hunter
- Hunter Stainless
- Hunter left hand
- Laminated stainless
- Deluxe
- Synthetic stainless
- Finnlight
- Varmint
- Varmint Laminated Stainless
Technical
editThe trigger pull weight is adjustable between 1 and 2 kg.[9] The action can be cycled with the safety applied. The scope sight in the receiver bridge is a proprietary tapered dovetail rail with variable width (narrow at the rear, wide at the front). Proprietary scope rings are available, and aftermarket picatinny rail adapters are also available. The entirety of the bolt, including its handle, is milled from a single piece of cast steel.
The Sako 75 has a push feed mechanism, compared to its successor Sako 85 which has controlled feeding.[10][11] The M75 and M85 also have different types of magazines.
Receiver lengths
editThe receiver was delivered in 6 different lengths depending on the cartridge group,[12] graded with roman numerals from I to V:
- I (Short)
- II (PPC)
- III (Medium)
- SM (Short magnum)
- IV (Long)
- V (Magnum)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "7mm Rem Mag review". Australian Shooter. December 2002 – via Sporting Shooters Association of Australia.
- ^ Smith-Jones, Charles (November 26, 2019). "Sako M591 - one of the best action rifles ever produced". Shooting UK.
- ^ Herbert, John (June 27, 2019). "Sako 85 Finnlight II". Rod & Rifle.
- ^ "Hunting Rifle Follow-Up: Wed Pass on Sakos 75 Finnlight". Gun-tests.com. May 12, 2009.
- ^ Simpson, Layne (September 23, 2010). "An Ideal Varmint Hunter's Rig: Sako 75". ShootingTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-15.
- ^ Wu, Vivien (December 6, 2016). "Sako 85 Review". Sporting Rifle.
- ^ Palamaro, Franco (2012-10-26). "Sako 85". All 4 Shooters. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Sako Model 75 Series Models". Gun Digest.
- ^ "SAKO 75 Hunter Specification" (PDF). Sako.fi. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
- ^ Rupp, J. Scott (December 18, 2018). "Sako Finnlight II Review". Rifle Shooter. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21.
- ^ "Sako 85 Synthetic Stainless Rifle Review". County Deer Stalking. 2015.
- ^ Koenig, Michael (2015). "Beretta SAKO 75 HUNTER Review & Price". GunData.org.