Sako 75 and 85 rifles are obsolete, long live the S20

[muddy42]

I'm sure the S20 shoots fine, but its pretty ugly compared to other synthetic stocked rifles.

 

[bogtrotter]

You forgot to mention.its the ugliest thing Sako have ever produced .

 

[Jagare]

Sako say the new S20 kills deer deader than the 75 and 85 models. Owning one will make you into a much better stalker and for some even a deer manager. Its a well known fact that all deer evolve into a more super creature every 10 years so rifle and scope technology has to keep up. Don't forget chaps that without a Sako S20 you will never manage your deer cull. I can't wait till the Sako S30 hits the gun shops.

 

[Essex stalker]

In that case I better throw away the 3 SAKO 85's that I have

 

[cjm1066]

Both the 75 and 85 have rather poor recoil lug designs, however they usually shoot ok.

I can't help think that for there intended market the S20 needs interchangeable barrels.

Let's hope they keep the 85 in production, or even bring out an enhanced model for those who like a traditional rifle.

 

[tusker]

In that case I better throw away the 3 SAKO 85's that I have

its ok, i will pop round and take them off you hands for a small fee .
Tusker

 

[Ronin]

Both the 75 and 85 have rather poor recoil lug designs, however they usually shoot ok.

Easy fix with bedding and steel T3 lug on the 85 model

 

[Essex stalker]

its ok, i will pop round and take them off you hands for a small fee .
Tusker

That's so kind of you!!, ones fitted with a 5 - 30 Z6i, the other has an S&B on it and the .223 has a drone pro on it, oh and they all have wild cat mods.
Hope that doesn't put you off!!!

 

[Uncle Norm]

Thank you for posting your thoughts on the Sakos. Always interesting to hear the thoughts of others.
My 75s wont be going anywhere until its time to pack up though.

 

[Tom D]

A quick edit to the original post, it seems that I cannot edit it now.

I stand corrected on the photo, the bolt next to the 85 is not a 75. The 75 however is a regular push feed with plunger ejector and three locking lugs.

2nd correction, the S20 mag is double stack singe/centre feed.

No it isn’t. I have a 75 and it does not have a plunger ejector.

 

[Tom D]

The 75 bolt face.

 

[hedge hunter]

That pile of inferior metal and plastic will never replace the 75 .it wont have the following either. The 85 isn't for me personally

 

[swaro79]

that s20 is modelled after the neff guns.

 

[swaro79]

Here it is s20 in urban colourssako 75 .85 should be worried

 

[User00040]

Here it is s20 in urban colourssako 75 .85 should be worried

Thumb hole stock, must be good!

 

[Dalua]

Took the words out of my mouth Takbok. The right bolt isn’t a 75 bolt as sure as eggs are eggs.

My 75s certainly don't have an ejector in the bolt.

 

[hedge hunter]

Here it is s20 in urban colourssako 75 .85 should be worried

Obviously a custom one off who built this beuty for you☺

 

[Sako75Hunter]

I'm a 75 man through and through, and won't be changing either of mine. But I must admit now that the initial shock has passed, I've warmed to the look of the hunting version of the S20. Looks practical and very comfortable to use. Don't like the precision one at all though. Yuch.

 

[hedge hunter]

It just doesn't have a look of strength or robustness too it.am I right in thinking the trigger guard is made of plastic.sako rifles shouldn't have that much plastic on them.not for that price.they are just falling intoo the same hole as the rest of the European makers.

 

[swaro79]

Thumb hole stock, must be good!

its looks awesome from google earth