Sako 90 Bavarian
Sako Ltd. · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Overview
The Sako 90 Bavarian pays homage to Central European hunting tradition with a Grade 2.5 walnut stock featuring a classic hog's back rear shape, schnabel forend with rosewood ending, and an elegant raised cheek piece. The single set trigger comes standard, offering both single-stage and ultra-light set trigger modes for precise shot placement from the high seat.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1089 mm (42.87") |
| Barrel Length | 569 mm (22.40") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
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
- .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
- .375 H&H Magnum — also known as .375 H&H Mag, .375 H&H, .375 Holland & Holland Magnum
- .223 Remington · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as .223 Rem, 223 Remington, 5.56x45mm
- .222 Remington — also known as .222 Rem, 222 Remington
- .22-250 Remington — also known as .22-250 Rem, 22-250 Remington
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win, 243 Winchester
- 7mm-08 Remington — also known as 7mm-08 Rem, 7mm-08 Remington
- 6.5x55mm Swedish — also known as 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swedish Mauser, 6.5x55mm
- 7mm Remington Magnum — also known as 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Magnum
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Firing Pin Block
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Multi Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Blade Position, 70 Degree Bolt Lift, Push Feed Action, Sub Moa Accuracy Guarantee, Free Floating Barrel, Grade 2 5 Walnut Stock, Hogs Back Stock, Schnabel Forend, Rosewood Accents, Single Set Trigger, Optilock Receiver, Open Sights Available, Raised Cheek Piece
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Notes
Right-hand only. The single set trigger can be used as a conventional single-stage trigger or engaged as a set trigger with approximately 250g pull weight. Available with open sights on select variants. The widest caliber range in the Sako 90 lineup spans from .222 Rem to .375 H&H Mag.
Background
The Bavarian stock design with its distinctive hog's back comb originated in Central European hunting culture where elevated stands ('Hochsitz') are the primary hunting method, requiring a stock that naturally aligns with the scope when mounted quickly in fading light.