Sako s20 Hunter - Actual experiences please

[HallyButt]

Hi, I’d like some real world insight into this from people who own one, how is it holding up ? Any regrets in purchase? Thanks

 

[User00040]

Bolt stop will break (round off) eventually, crap mags and stocks.

 

[Jimbob39]

Bolt stop will break (round off) eventually, crap mags and stocks.

Why does that fail? Weak design or use?

 

[User00040]

Weak design or use?

That's one in the same thing...

 

[Jimbob39]

That's one in the same thing...

It probably is, but is it a weak design or can rough usage break it? Not seen any mention of it online?how many rounds until it happens?

 

[Acm]

Just get a tikka, Looks better, Is better, Cheaper, Proven design, pse inlet for it.

 

[Malxwal]

Pals stock cracked (admittedly a Precision)

 

[C h r i s]

Don't own the hunter, but have had the S20 Precision for a couple of years. Can't fault it, feeds perfectly, no bolt stop issues, no stock issues.

 

[User00040]

Don't own the hunter, but have had the S20 Precision for a couple of years. Can't fault it, feeds perfectly, no bolt stop issues, no stock issues.

How many rounds fired?

 

[palo]

2 Mates have the hunter version and 1 has the precision , all in 6.5 creedmoor.
No issues with any of them and all very accurate.

 

[jim_allen_uk]

Have the hunter in .243. Really like it but does have the occasional magazine feed issue. It’s cost me a few deer when it doesn’t feed the second round. Seems to help only having 3-4 in the magazine and not 5. Shame as it’s a well known issue and seems to be ignored by Sako.

 

[Acm]

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Have the hunter in .243. Really like it but does have the occasional magazine feed issue. It’s cost me a few deer when it doesn’t feed the second round. Seems to help only having 3-4 in the magazine and not 5. Shame as it’s a well known issue and seems to be ignored by Sako.

I had a mannlicher with this fault, speaking from personal experience it’s only a matter of time until a deer needs a follow up shot and ends up being lost, wounded and suffering. I got rid of the mannlicher straight after this happened to me.

 

[HonestJohn]

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I had a mannlicher with this fault, speaking from personal experience it’s only a matter of time until a deer needs a follow up shot and ends up being lost, wounded and suffering. I got rid of the mannlicher straight after this happened to me.

careful there, you'll have the single-shot brigade on your backside shortly!

 

[bryn]

I have an S20 in 6.5 PRC and very much like the rifle and stock. The magazine issues can be sorted easily as I did with mine however Sako know of the issues and choose not to.
Bryn

 

[204rips]

Interesting thread, I’m thinking of getting the S20 in .270 myself.

 

[Tazz]

2 Mates have the hunter version and 1 has the precision , all in 6.5 creedmoor.
No issues with any of them and all very accurate.

Do you know anyone who has one in a proper calibre

 

[roaring_stag]

contractor pal of mine has one in 270. he seems happy with it and it is accurate enough for his needs. he hasn't had it that long, so time will tell whether or not it stands up to some proper use/abuse. My personal thought is that the stock is shite and plastiky as all hell!

 

[Dave_45]

Build quality is appalling.

As has been said , T3 in a pse stock, bobs yer uncle

 

[204rips]

contractor pal of mine has one in 270. he seems happy with it and it is accurate enough for his needs. he hasn't had it that long, so time will tell whether or not it stands up to some proper use/abuse. My personal thought is that the stock is shite and plastiky as all hell!

That’s the only thing that’s putting me off to be honest, I’ve heard the stocks are tacky although the stock design is good. Being a full length action it’s hard to justify over a Tikka with a stock upgrade.

 

[roaring_stag]

Build quality is appalling.

As has been said , T3 in a pse stock, bobs yer uncle

you're a big fan of the PSE stocks are you Dave?