Sako 75

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Sako M75
Type Rifle
Place of origin Finland [1]
Production history
Manufacturer Sako
Produced1996-2006
Specifications
Cartridge .222 Rem to .500 Jeffery
Action Bolt action
Feed system Push feed
SightsProprietary tapered dovetail rail for attaching optical sights

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]

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History

The 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

The 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:

Technical

The trigger pull weight is adjustable between 1-2 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

The receiver was delivered in 6 different lengths depending on the cartridge group, [12] graded with roman numerals from I to V:

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References

  1. 7mm Rem Mag review by Australian Shooter magazine - SSAA
  2. Sako M591 - one of the best action rifles ever produced
  3. Sako 85 Finnlight II | Rod&Rifle
  4. Hunting Rifle Follow-Up: Wed Pass on Sakos 75 Finnlight - Gun Tests
  5. An Ideal Varmint Hunter's Rig: Sako 75 & Burris Diamond - shootingtimes.com
  6. Sako 85 Review | Sporting Rifle magazine
  7. Sako 85 | all4shooters
  8. SAKO MODEL 75 SERIES Models :: Gun Values by Gun Digest
  9. SPECIFICATION SAKO 75 Hunter - sako.fi
  10. Sako Finnlight II Review
  11. Sako 85 Synthetic Stainless Rifle Review | Deer Stalking Equipment / Reviews | Blog
  12. Beretta SAKO 75 HUNTER Review & Price GunData.org