Thread: Sako 90 (new range of models released)

Originally Posted by Bagheera

So far, the "Varmint" doesn't have any actual varmint calibres.

I wonder if the XS action could be too narrow to take PPC sized cases.

Yes I agree. They are simply pumping out the bulk of the product SKUs ie 308s etc as it is easier to do mostly one action length and bolt face etc.

223 will come soon enough. PPC is unknown

Hopefully they're clever enough to make the xs action mag 5mm longer than previously

Originally Posted by gimp

Hopefully they're clever enough to make the xs action mag 5mm longer than previously

You must be joking gimp The mini action design has been around since the 50's and works fine as is. That would be Sako's biggest step forward ever....if they did it.

It's twisted for 80+gr, give it the mag length to use them!

Originally Posted by Tahr

So the Peak might be released in .223?

Im hearing ya loud and clear

irritatingly disorienting and weirdly urgent editing to the promo video, sick 80 series

Originally Posted by gimp

irritatingly disorienting and weirdly urgent editing to the promo video

Welcome to 2023!

Looks nice. What have they done for the bedding system of the Sako 90?

Originally Posted by gimp

Hopefully they're clever enough to make the xs action mag 5mm longer than previously

Sako magazine internal lengths……..

75 in 223. 2.410 inches
85 in 223. 2.290

75 in 7mm08/308. 2.958
85 in 7mm08/308. 2.970

75 in rem mag/win mag. 3.733
85 in rem mag/win mag. 3.733

85 in 338 lap. 3.774


The smaller Sako mags will fit all but the most extreme needle nosed heavies, which use usually allows the time to single load

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Looks nice. What have they done for the bedding system of the Sako 90?

Gidday Watson. Same as 85

This is interesting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHgVfj8VfM0