Sako 100 - In stock - First look

[EuroOptic]

I wonder if it’s built like the S-20, which has a chassis system in it.

With this design the entire receiver somewhat functions as a chassis, Receiver is one piece of steel contained separately from the buttstock and fore-end. Really an ingenuous design, just a little heavy and somewhat odd looking to most.
Here's a link to Sako's website listing for the rifle, I have not played w one in the field yet but will get it done soon.

https://www.sako.global/rifle/sako-100-explorer

Also, Updated chambering list. I dont have them all in my catalog yet

• 243 Win
• 308 Win
• 6,5 CM
• 6,5x55 SE
• 270 Win
• 30-06 Sprg
• 8x57IS
• 9,3x62
• 300 Win Mag
• 7 mm Rem Mag*
• 375 H&H

-Jake

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I weighed it when I had it out, touch over 8lbs in that configuration.. Comb is detent retained, two holes drilled thru the top of the stock w/ a spring under the posts.
Does not feel weak to me, Def designed for a younger crowd going from carbon barrels and precision oriented to wood & blued steel.

Heavier barrel might add a bit more weight but I suspect it will still kick hard in 375. It is a very trim rifle.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Adjustable combs are nice for multiple shooters using the same rifle. Also for shooting the same rifle prone, standing and kneeling, shooting uphill and downhill. It looks like a nice tool to me. It’s a Sako so I’m guessing it’s accurate.

Accuracy is my number one priority

 

[24on48hunting]

That’s a nice rifle nonetheless!
If it’s anything like my 85S Black Bear, it’s a shooter!

 

[Russ16]

So this has interchangeable barrels?

 

[Wiley64]

Beautiful rifle

 

[EuroOptic]

So this has interchangeable barrels?

Yep! Optic mounts to the barrel as well, so can swap from a 308 w/ a 3-18 too a .375 w/ a 1-6 seamlessly and without the need to rezero.

 

[Graham Hunter]

Yep! Optic mounts to the barrel as well, so can swap from a 308 w/ a 3-18 too a .375 w/ a 1-6 seamlessly and without the need to rezero.

Would you not have to change the bolt head and magazine as well?

 

[steve white]

It's growing on me...

 

[Cooposo]

I’m not sure enough shooters realize how much precision they are leaving on the table by shooting a rifle that gives them a poor cheek weld, not allowing a firm cheek weld that at the same time gives them a perfect view through the scope. I have personally found if I have to lift my head upward away from the stock in any way to get a proper view through the scope, my groups will open up. So all my rifles carry some sort of comb raiser, as there is only so much I can do to bring the scope lower. The nice high grade walnut on the butt end of my Model 70 is completely covered by the sleeve of one of these comb raisers. It’s still worth it because of how much it much better it helps me shoot. I like this compromise. Nice wood on display, but also adjustability for a solid cheek weld, regardless of who is shooting it. My Sako 90 Adventure has this system and it has been fantastic.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Many are ok with sloppy groups. Justifying that it’s a big animal. Who needs to shoot under MOA

Then you read their stories of animals poorly hit and lost. It all falls under the same level of discipline. If you don’t care to get better. your shooting most likely reflects that.

 

[Doug3006]

I’m a card carrying member of the Seekers After Accuracy guild. I’ve spent a lot of money on rifles, hand-loading equipment and components, as well as lots of time at the range. All of it has been well spent. However, I must admit that field accuracy (the only kind of accuracy we hunters should give a damn about) isn’t something that can be bought. It’s largely earned through much realistic practice. A 2 MOA rifle/cartridge combination in the hands of a well-practiced hunter (someone who shoots from field positions with a variety of rifles, including their 2 MOA musket) is eminently better prepared for safari than a hunter who’s marginally proficient with their one-hole rifle.

 

[Cooposo]

I’m a card carrying member of the Seekers After Accuracy guild. I’ve spent a lot of money on rifles, hand-loading equipment and components, as well as lots of time at the range. All of it has been well spent. However, I must admit that field accuracy (the only kind of accuracy we hunters should give a damn about) isn’t something that can be bought. It’s largely earned through much realistic practice. A 2 MOA rifle/cartridge combination in the hands of a well-practiced hunter (someone who shoots from field positions with a variety of rifles, including their 2 MOA musket) is eminently better prepared for safari than a hunter who’s marginally proficient with their one-hole rifle.

I don’t think things that improve bench accuracy are mutually exclusive from those that improve field accuracy. And I’m sure that’s not what you are arguing, but bear with me. As an example, the cheek riser that helped improve my bench accuracy when shooting my 300 WSM. Last winter I found myself prone, in the snow, in an improvised field position, crosshairs on an elk, for 45 minutes waiting for a better shot presentation. For that entire time I could just rest my head on the rifle and have a perfect view through the scope, rather than spend 45 minutes craning my neck up higher for a good sight picture. When the elk moved, I was ready for the shot.

You are right though, it is unfortunate how many people substitute field position practice for buying equipment that will supposedly help them shoot better. I’m in the camp of ¿porque no los dos?

 

[Altitude sickness]

I agree a bench rest rifle does no good in the hands of someone that can’t shoot.

 

[Fryeguy]

It is VERY exciting to see a 9.3x62 on the list. Just not sure I can justify another one right now? Anyone want a 35whelen???? I may have a spare…

 

[Doug3006]

I don’t think things that improve bench accuracy are mutually exclusive from those that improve field accuracy. And I’m sure that’s not what you are arguing, but bear with me. As an example, the cheek riser that helped improve my bench accuracy when shooting my 300 WSM. Last winter I found myself prone, in the snow, in an improvised field position, crosshairs on an elk, for 45 minutes waiting for a better shot presentation. For that entire time I could just rest my head on the rifle and have a perfect view through the scope, rather than spend 45 minutes craning my neck up higher for a good sight picture. When the elk moved, I was ready for the shot.

You are right though, it is unfortunate how many people substitute field position practice for buying equipment that will supposedly help them shoot better. I’m in the camp of ¿porque no los dos?

You’re right, some accuracy-improving features will help hunters in the field, but not all. Tight chambers often improve accuracy, but increase the possibility of a stuck case. Not something you want when hunting. Heavier, large-diameter barrels are desirable on a benchrest or varmint rifle, but make an unwieldy arm in the field. Light triggers, long barrels, large high-power scopes, and match ammunition all have their place at the range or on a prairie dog town. Not so much on safari.

On the other hand, practice shooting with a variety of rifles under field conditions ALWAYS helps improve hunting accuracy. My favorite form of practice is shooting my bolt-action 22 LR unsupported and off sticks.

 

[yamoon]

Life is too short to hunt with an ugly rifle.
Mike