The new Sako 90

The production of the highly appreciated and widely used Sako 85 bolt action rifle was discontinued last year. Now the Finnish gun manufacturer presents its successor, the Sako 90.

The new Sako 90 hunting bolt action rifle combines traditional and innovative features. At its core, the Sako 90 is a bolt action rifle with a three-barrel bolt action, with five different system types available. This is to guarantee both weight optimization and an optimal repeating experience. Sako places particular emphasis on the smooth action mechanism. Therefore, manufacturing of the breech and system case were carefully monitored to ensure maximum smoothness. According to the manufacturer, the hunter can repetition the rifle while maintaining the target.

Other features of the new Sako 90:

The excellent bolt properties of the Sako 90 should be emphasized, and the adjustment screw for adjusting the trigger weight is clearly visible. A new feature of the Sako 90 is the distinction in the system: there is either a Picatinny rail or a traditional 17-millimeter prism rail.

In addition, all models have a cold-hammered barrel, and some of them even have a carbon jacket. The rifles have a lever safety that not only blocks the trigger, but also the firing pin at the same time, in addition to locking the chamber. For safe unloading, the Sako 90 has a button in front of the safety that can be used to unblock the chamber when it is locked. Without disassembly, the hunter can adjust the trigger of the new rifle: in front of the trigger there is a screw that allows the choice between five different trigger weights. The trigger blade can also be adjusted to ideally fit the shooter's trigger finger. Other features of the Sako 90 vary depending on the model:

Available models

Sako 90 Quest Ultra:

A particularly lightweight rifle with a Sako carbon stock and high ergonomics. The barrel is fitted with a carbon cover. From the factory, the rifle is equipped with a muzzle brake, which provides a pleasant shooting experience, even with large calibers.

Sako 90 Quest:

This version also features the Sako carbon stock and high ergonomics. Unlike the Ultra variant, however, it lacks the Quest Ultra's eye-catching color scheme and barrel shroud.

Sako 90 Peak:

According to Sako, one of the lightest rifles on the market. The rifle is equipped with a synthetic stock and is specifically designed to meet the needs of mountain hunters. It is also equipped with a muzzle brake and an integrated Picatinny rail for optics mounting.

Sako 90 Bavarian:

As the name implies, this is a more traditional rifle with a Bavarian-style wooden stock and optional open sights. It particularly addresses the needs of raised hide hunters in Central Europe.The walnut stock features a Bavarian cheek and hog back.

Sako 90 Adventure:

This model of the new series is particularly weather resistant. The adjustable stock is reinforced with carbon fiber and the rifle features a flooded barrel.

Sako 90 Hunter:

This is a more classic rifle with a walnut stock and open sights. It is suitable for driven hunts or raised hide, for example.

Sako 90 Varmint:

As the name suggests, this rifle is specially designed for long range hunting. It has a stainless steel system and barrel and a wooden stock. Depending on the model variant, the surfaces are finished with a Cerakote or Tungsten Cerakote finish, or simply left in stainless steel.

The various models of the Sako 909 are available in Germany through Manfred Alberts GmbH. The rifles are available in a wide range of calibers, including "classic" and more unusual calibers. Barrel lengths vary between 61, 57 or 51 centimeters, depending on the model and caliber. Prices for the new Sako 90 in Germany start at around 2,665 euros (MSRP).