Sako M591
Sako Ltd. · Rifle · Discontinued · 1992
Also known as: Sako 591, M591
Overview
The Sako M591 is a Finnish medium-action bolt-action hunting rifle produced by Sako from 1992 to 1996 as the replacement for the earlier L579 Forester. Built on Sako's medium-length receiver sized for the .308 Winchester family of cartridges, it was chambered in .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .22-250 Remington and 7mm-08 Remington. It fed from a five-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate and combined Sako's own extractor, a separate recoil lug and a factory-set Tikka-pattern adjustable trigger with a finely finished walnut stock, upholding the marque's reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3120 g (110.1 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 572 mm (22.52") |
| 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 | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
- .22-250 Remington — also known as .22-250
- 7mm-08 Remington — also known as 7mm-08 Rem, 7mm-08
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Wing Safety
- Features: Medium Action, Sako Extractor, Hinged Floorplate, Separate Recoil Lug, Tikka Adjustable Trigger, Walnut Stock, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Integral Scope Dovetail, Factory Test Fired
Variants
- Sako M591 Deluxe - Upgraded Stock
- Sako M591 Carbine - Full Stock Carbine
- Sako M591 Varmint - Heavy Barrel
- Sako M591 Battue - Driven Hunt
Production
Production years: 1992-1996
Superseded by the Sako 75 in 1997; production totals not published
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 1996
Notes
Part of Sako's 491/591/691 model-number range (short/medium/long action) that succeeded the earlier L-series and preceded the Sako 75 of 1997. Offered in Hunter, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Carbine, Battue and heavy-barrel Varmint forms, in both right- and left-hand configurations. Standard rifles carried a 22.5-inch barrel and weighed about 6 lb 14 oz; varmint models used 24- or 26-inch heavy barrels at around 9 lb.
Background
The M591 occupied the middle rung of Sako's three-action sporting family, purpose-built around the short .308 case so hunters could carry a lighter, faster-handling rifle than a full-length magnum action allowed, and its actions remain a favourite donor for modern custom builds.