Sako A7
Sako Ltd. · Rifle · Discontinued · 2008
Overview
The Sako A7 is a Finnish push-feed bolt-action hunting rifle introduced by Sako in 2008 to sit between the premium controlled-round-feed Sako 85 and the value-priced Tikka T3. Its bolt uses three locking lugs and a short 70-degree lift, feeding from a double-stack staggered magazine fitted with Sako's Total Control Latch that also allows top-loading. The rifle pairs a cold-hammer-forged free-floating barrel with an adjustable single-stage trigger (roughly 500-2000 g) and was offered in short (S) and medium/long (M) action lengths across common hunting chamberings such as .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1090 mm (42.91") |
| Barrel Length | 570 mm (22.44") |
| 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 | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
- .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
- Features: Push Feed Bolt, Three Locking Lugs, 70 Degree Bolt Lift, Free Floating Barrel, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Total Control Latch Magazine, Top Loading Magazine, Adjustable Single Stage Trigger
Variants
- Sako A7 Roughtech - All Weather
- Sako A7 Big Game - Hunting
- Sako A7 Long Range - Long Range
- Sako A7 Synthetic Stainless - All Weather
Production
Production years: 2008-2017
Positioned between the Sako 85 and Tikka T3; later dropped from the Sako lineup
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Notes
Barrels were offered in 570 mm (22 in), 600 mm (24 in) and 660 mm (26 in) lengths; weight ran roughly 2.9-4.2 kg depending on configuration. Standard calibers feed a 5-round magazine while magnum chamberings reduce capacity. Originally supplied with a synthetic stock only, later expanded to laminate and all-weather Roughtech versions in blued or stainless finishes.
Background
Sako built the A7 to give hunters the accuracy and feel of a Sako at a friendlier price, borrowing the double-stack Total Control Latch magazine so shooters could top up rounds through the ejection port without dropping the box.