Sako M78 Finnscout
Sako · Rifle · Discontinued · 1978
Also known as: Sako Finnscout, Sako 78
Overview
The Sako M78 Finnscout is a Finnish bolt-action rimfire and small-bore rifle produced by Sako from the late 1970s into the mid-1980s. Built on a compact turnbolt action and fed by a five-round detachable box magazine, it was offered in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, and the centerfire .22 Hornet, serving as an accurate small-game and 'understudy' training rifle with ergonomics echoing Sako's full-power centerfire sporters.
Specifications
| Overall Length | 1022 mm (40.24") |
| Barrel Length | 572 mm (22.52") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Mag, 5.6x27mmR
- .22 Hornet — also known as 5.6x35mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Detachable Box Magazine, Adjustable Trigger, Open Sights, Scope Mount Rail
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport and small-game hunters
Production
Production years: 1979-1986
Discontinued sporting model; no official total published
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 1986
Notes
Manufactured circa 1979-1986. The .22 Hornet chambering is the scarcest and most collectible today. Now considered a collector's Sako with values commonly in the 800-1,200 USD range.
Background
Marketed as an 'understudy' rifle, the M78 let hunters practice cheaply with .22 rimfire while handling a rifle whose feel closely matched Sako's costlier centerfire game rifles.