Sako Finnfire
Sako · Rifle · Discontinued · 1996
Also known as: Sako P94S Finnfire, Sako P94S, Finnfire II
Overview
The Sako Finnfire is a Finnish bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, introduced by Sako in 1996 as the P94S. Built on a scaled rimfire action with two rear locking lugs and a low 50-degree bolt lift, it pairs a cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel with an adjustable single-stage trigger derived from Sako's TRG-S centrefire rifles. Offered in Hunter, Varmint and Range walnut-stocked configurations, the Finnfire earned a strong reputation for accuracy among target shooters and small-game hunters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2380 g (84.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1003 mm (39.49") |
| Barrel Length | 560 mm (22.05") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right-Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 412.75 mm (16.25") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 5-Round Detachable Magazine, 10-Round Detachable Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two-Position Safety
- Features: Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel, Free-Floating Barrel, Two Rear Locking Lugs, 50-Degree Bolt Lift, Adjustable Single-Stage Trigger, Detachable Magazine
Production
Production years: 1996-present (with a discontinuation gap before the Finnfire II revival)
Original P94S production ran from 1996; later reintroduced as the Finnfire II.
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Designer: Sako
Notes
Originally designated P94S; the line was later revived as the Finnfire II.
Background
Prized in European rimfire target circles, the Finnfire became a benchmark for out-of-the-box .22 LR accuracy, with shooters often loading nine rounds in the ten-shot magazine for the most reliable feeding.