What kind of stock does a Sako 85 have?
The Sako 85 Classic comes with the traditional Sako features: a straight and classing oil-finished walnut stock with a rosewood fore-end and butt; a strong extended recoil lug, fastened inside the fore-end; and an integral tapered scope mount rail on the top of the receiver and free-floating barrel.
What is RCS on a Sako 85?
All Sako 85 models feature controlled cartridge feed (RCS) to eliminate double feed or cartridge jams. The turn-bolt handle places the hand in a natural position during bolt operation, which allows for rapid repeated firing. Sako 85 barrels are manufactured with a passion for craftsmanship and the very best knowledge of Sako.
Why does the Sako 85 have a twist rate?
Twist rates are chosen for each caliber to optimize accuracy and bullet performance. Sako 85 barrels, blued or stainless, have a non-reflecting, satin-like surface – with the exception of the Sako 85 Deluxe and Safari models that have a highly polished finish. The staggered, two-row magazine of the Sako 85 is made of stainless steel.
Why Sako 85 barrel blanks?
Sako 85 barrels are manufactured with a passion for craftsmanship and the very best knowledge of Sako. Barrel blanks are drilled, honed, cold- hammer forged, finished and finally individually inspected by an optical fine-tuning instrument: the human eye.
It comes with world-class Sako features, including the legendary Sako accuracy, smooth bolt operation and perfect balance, making it a valued rifle to both own and shoot. The Sako 85 Hunter features a walnut stock and is available with blued or stainless metal parts. Optional iron sights are available for the blued barrel.
Is the Sako 85 left-handed?
Left-handed shooters and hunters now have the option of choosing from the L action size calibers as well. The Sako 85 Hunter left-handed version offers the same wide spectrum of features as the right-handed model. Sako 85 actions come in six different sizes (CSA), providing reliable functioning for each caliber.
Does the Sako 85 Hunter have a full-length extractor?
We reviewed a Sako 85 Hunter in depth (see the Product Review Page) and found that the Sako 85 version of controlled feed lacks the advantages of a true controlled feed action. This action does nothave a full-length extractor on the Mauser 98 pattern.