Sako 100 Explorer
Sako Ltd. · Rifle · In Production · 2025
Overview
The Sako 100 Explorer celebrates Sako's centenary with an innovative modular bolt-action rifle featuring a switch-caliber system and take-down design. The barrel-mounted scope ensures consistent accuracy even after disassembly and reassembly. Available with interchangeable wood and carbon fiber stocks, it represents Sako's vision for the future of hunting rifles.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3900 g (137.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1113 mm (43.82") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5 CM
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win, 243 Winchester
- 6.5x55mm Swedish — also known as 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swedish Mauser, 6.5x55mm
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win, 270 Winchester
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as .30-06 Sprg, .30-06, 30-06 Springfield
- 8x57mm IS Mauser — also known as 8x57 IS, 8mm Mauser, 7.92x57mm
- 9.3x62mm Mauser — also known as 9.3x62, 9.3x62mm
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
- 7mm Remington Magnum — also known as 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Magnum
- .375 H&H Magnum — also known as .375 H&H Mag, .375 H&H, .375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Firing Pin Safety, Manual Cocking
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Switch Caliber System, Take Down Design, Interchangeable Stocks, Barrel Mounted Scope, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Manual Cocking System, Cerakote Blackout Finish, Picatinny Rail, Threaded Muzzle
Production
Production years: 2025-present
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Notes
The switch-caliber platform allows changing between multiple calibers in one rifle. Barrel lengths: 508mm and 620mm. Weight ranges 3.7-4.1 kg. Available with oiled walnut or carbon fiber stock. The take-down feature enables compact transport.
Background
The Sako 100 was designed to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary in 2021, embodying Sako's pioneering spirit with a completely new modular platform that reimagines what a hunting rifle can be.