Sako Vixen
Sako Oy · Rifle · Discontinued · 1946
Also known as: Sako L46, Sako L461, Sako L461 Vixen, Vixen Sporter
Overview
The Sako Vixen is a Finnish bolt-action rifle built on Sako's short Mauser-style action, originally introduced in 1946 as the L46 and later updated as the L461. Renowned for its accuracy, it became especially popular in Finland and Sweden chambered for the .222 Remington, and was also offered in cartridges such as .22 Hornet and .218 Bee. The Vixen pairs a cold-hammer-forged barrel with a figured walnut Monte Carlo sporter stock, and earned a strong reputation among varmint hunters and target shooters before being discontinued in 1992.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2810 g (99.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1080 mm (42.52") |
| Barrel Length | 597 mm (23.50") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 957 m/s (3140 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1483 J (1094 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .222 Remington · primary — also known as .222 Rem, Triple Deuce
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Short Mauser Style Action, Monte Carlo Stock, Hooded Front Sight, Dovetailed Scope Rails, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
Variants
- Sako L46 Vixen - Early Action
- Sako L461 Vixen - Updated Action
Production
Production years: 1946-1992
Produced as the L46 from 1946 and as the updated L461 from 1961 until discontinuation in 1992.
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Designer: Sako
Discontinued: 1992
Notes
The L46 short action was renamed L461 'Vixen' with the introduction of the improved action in 1961. The Vixen line was discontinued in 1992 with the introduction of the Sako 491 (S491) short action.
Background
The Vixen's short action made it a favorite platform for the .222 Remington in Scandinavia, where it gained an almost legendary reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy among varmint and benchrest shooters.