Sako 75
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 570 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.35 kg
- Introduced
- 1996
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Sako 75 is a premium Finnish bolt-action hunting rifle produced from 1996 to 2006 by Sako of Riihimaki, Finland. Its bolt carries three symmetrical locking lugs and a push-feed design with a detachable box magazine, a departure from the internal magazines of Sako's earlier models. The receiver was offered in five to six action lengths (designated I through V, plus SM) sized to cartridge families ranging from the small .222 Remington up to the massive .500 Jeffery, so that each chambering rode in an appropriately proportioned action. It pairs a cold-hammer-forged free-floating barrel with an adjustable single-stage trigger, a two-position safety that also locks the bolt, and an integral tapered dovetail scope rail. The Sako 75 was succeeded by the controlled-round-feed Sako 85 in 2006.
The Sako 75 was among the first hunting rifles built around multiple caliber-specific receiver lengths, an idea Sako pushed even further on its successor, the Sako 85, which used six dedicated action sizes.
Standard calibers feed a detachable magazine of roughly 4-5 rounds; magnum chamberings reduce capacity. The trigger is adjustable between approximately 1 and 2 kg (about 10-20 N). Barrel and overall lengths vary by model and chambering; figures given are for the standard-caliber Hunter. An optional key-lock provision could disable the bolt shroud as a security feature.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Sako Ltd.
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Finland
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1996 to 2006
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 570 mm
- Overall length
- 1080 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.35 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 15.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 850 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3590 J
- Effective range
- 700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Three locking lug bolt- Six action lengths
Push feed action
Cold hammer forged barrel
Free floating barrel
Detachable box magazine
Integral tapered dovetail rail
Adjustable single stage trigger
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 3.35 kg | 3.22 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1080 mm | 1067 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 570 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Sako 75
How much does the Sako 75 weigh?
The Sako 75 weighs 3.35 kg (7.39 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Sako 75?
The Sako 75 is chambered in .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum.
How many rounds does the Sako 75 hold?
The Sako 75 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Sako 75?
The Sako 75 is 1080 mm (42.5 in) long overall, with a 570 mm (22.4 in) barrel.
Who makes the Sako 75?
The Sako 75 is made by Sako Ltd. (Finland).
When was the Sako 75 introduced?
The Sako 75 was introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2006.
How does the Sako 75 operate?
The Sako 75 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
68%
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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