Sako 85 Black Bear
SAKO Ltd · Rifle · In Production · 2011
Also known as: Sako Model 85 Black Bear, Sako M85 Black Bear, Sako 85 Bear Series Black Bear
Overview
The Sako 85 Black Bear is a Finnish bolt-action hunting rifle, part of Sako's 85 Bear Series aimed at hunters of bear and wild boar. Built on Sako's controlled-round-feed 85 action, it pairs a semi-heavy fluted barrel with a rugged black synthetic stock featuring soft-touch gripping surfaces at the pistol grip and forend. It ships with express-style open sights and an adjustable single-stage trigger, and is chambered for medium and large hunting cartridges suited to thick-skinned game.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3150 g (111.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1055 mm (41.54") |
| Barrel Length | 540 mm (21.26") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety, Cocking Indicator
- Features: Fluted Barrel, Semi Heavy Barrel, Soft Touch Grip Surfaces, Adjustable Single Stage Trigger, Express Open Sights, Detachable Magazine, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Part of the Sako 85 Bear Series alongside the Brown Bear, Grizzly and Kodiak models
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Designer: Sako
Notes
Marketed as a purpose-built dangerous-game and driven-hunt rifle. Common chamberings include .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 8x57 IS (8mm Mauser), .338 Federal, 9.3x62mm and 9.3x66mm Sako. The 20-inch fluted barrel and soft-touch stock make it a handy, weather-resistant field rifle.
Background
The Bear Series takes its name from Sako's target game: rifles built for hunters who pursue bear and boar in the boreal forests of Scandinavia and beyond, where a dependable, quick-handling bolt gun in a heavy hitting cartridge is prized.