Sako 85
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 570 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.31 kg
- Introduced
- 2006
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Sako 85 is a premium Finnish bolt-action hunting rifle introduced in 2006 as the successor to the Sako 75. Its headline feature is a set of six caliber-specific action lengths (XS, S, SM, M, L and XL) sized exactly to each cartridge family so that bolt travel and receiver length match the round, optimizing rigidity and weight. The Sako 85 added controlled-round feed with a mechanical claw extractor over the push-feed Sako 75, and pairs a cold-hammer-forged free-floating barrel with a single-column 'Total Control' detachable magazine, an integral 17mm dovetail scope rail and an adjustable single-stage trigger. Offered in over a thousand configurations across walnut, laminate and synthetic stocks.
Rather than fitting every cartridge into one or two receiver lengths like its rivals, Sako built the 85 in six caliber-specific action sizes, so a .222 Remington and a .416 Rigby each ride in a receiver tailored exactly to the round.
Standard calibers feed a 5-round detachable magazine; magnum chamberings reduce capacity to 3. A two-position safety locks both trigger and bolt handle, with an optional key-lock bolt-shroud provision. Production ran roughly 2006-2023; the Sako 90 was launched as the successor in 2024, reverting to a push-feed action.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Sako Ltd.
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Finland
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 2006 to 2023
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 570 mm
- Overall length
- 1072 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.31 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.0 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.
Caliber specific action- Six action lengths
Controlled round feed
Cold hammer forged barrel
Free floating barrel
Total control magazine
Integral 17mm 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 | 3.31 kg | 3.22 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1072 mm | 1067 mm | Near the median |
| 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 85
How much does the Sako 85 weigh?
The Sako 85 weighs 3.31 kg (7.30 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Sako 85?
The Sako 85 is chambered in .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, and 6.5 Creedmoor.
How many rounds does the Sako 85 hold?
The Sako 85 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Sako 85?
The Sako 85 is 1072 mm (42.2 in) long overall, with a 570 mm (22.4 in) barrel.
Who makes the Sako 85?
The Sako 85 is made by Sako Ltd. (Finland).
When was the Sako 85 introduced?
The Sako 85 was introduced in 2006 and discontinued in 2023.
How does the Sako 85 operate?
The Sako 85 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
76%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/sako-85' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "sako-85", "name": "Sako 85", "manufacturer": { "id": "sako", "name": "Sako Ltd.", "countryCode": "FI", "foundedYear": 1921, "website": "https://www.sako.global", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:40", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "version": "171342bbd9b9b1a2d608848b324bb265c7de880b1a6a9b63c8b1531c9b87d6a4" }, "category": { "id": "rifle", "name": "Rifle", "description": "Long-barreled firearms designed for accurate shooting" }, "country_of_origin": "FI", "year_introduced": 2006, "barrel_length_mm": 570, "weight_empty_g": 3310, "action_type": "bolt_action"}