Sako 85 Grey Wolf
Sako Ltd. · Rifle · Discontinued · 2008
Also known as: Sako Model 85 Grey Wolf
Overview
The Sako 85 Grey Wolf is an all-weather configuration of the premium Finnish Sako 85 bolt-action hunting rifle, built around a stainless barreled action mated to a checkered grey laminated stock with a shadow-line cheekpiece. Like the rest of the Sako 85 family it uses caliber-specific action lengths, a controlled-round-feed claw extractor, a cold-hammer-forged free-floating barrel, a single-column Total Control detachable magazine, an integral 17mm dovetail scope rail and an adjustable single-stage trigger. The stainless metalwork and warp-resistant laminate make it suited to wet and cold hunting conditions, and Sako backs it with a 1 MOA five-shot accuracy guarantee.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3550 g (125.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1060 mm (41.73") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 823 m/s (2700 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3950 J (2913 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 700 m (766 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminate |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Bolt Locking Safety, Key Lock Bolt Shroud, Controlled Round Feed
- Features: Grey Laminated Stock, Shadow Line Cheekpiece, Stainless Barreled Action, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Free Floating Barrel, Controlled Round Feed, Total Control Magazine, Integral 17mm Dovetail Rail, Adjustable Single Stage Trigger, One Moa Accuracy Guarantee
Base model
Production
Production years: 2008-2023
A stainless/laminate variant within the Sako 85 range; discontinued with the introduction of the Sako 90
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 2023
Notes
Offered chiefly in the .30-06 Springfield with a 22-inch (roughly 559mm) barrel and a 5-round detachable magazine; magnum chamberings such as .300 Winchester Magnum use a longer barrel and reduced capacity. Weight varies by action length and chambering. Part of the Sako 85 line produced from 2006 to 2023, superseded by the Sako 90.
Background
The Grey Wolf pairs the Sako 85's caliber-specific action with a weatherproof stainless barreled action and a grey laminated stock, giving hunters the corrosion resistance of synthetic rifles while keeping the heft and warmth of a wood-based stock.