Sako 90 Bavarian - 308 Win - 22.4" - Blued Steel - Walnut Stock - 5 RND

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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 308 Win
Barrel Length: 22.4"
Rate of Twist: 1:11"
Stock: Walnut
Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
Weight: 5.73 lbs.

Price: $2,965.00

Sale Price: $2,800.00

Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Sako 90 Bavarian - 308 Win - 22.4" - Blued Steel - Walnut Stock - 5 RND:

This beautiful stock was first designed for high-seat hunting during which the shooting angle can change quickly from level to downwards. The hog's back rear stock design offers superior ergonomics for such situations. The Bavarian is always equipped with a set trigger to match the need of the most demanding hunters. The Optilock receiver makes sure you have a clear view through open sights, which are often mounted on the Bavarian.

Key Features:

SELECTED WALNUT STOCK WITH COMFORTABLE ERGONOMICS
The traditional hog's back round shape of the rearstock offers a comfortable shooting posture even when the shooting angle changes quickly. The pistol grip has a slightly more vertical design and the end capsule is highlighted with a rosewood detail. The forend Schnabel also has a beautiful rosewood ending. The lightly raised cheek piece and pistol grip geometry of this Grade 2.5 walnut stock offer optimal shooting ergonomics in most hunting situations.

THE SAKO COLD HAMMER FORGED BARREL
Cold hammer forged (CHF) barrels provide out-of-the-box accuracy that lasts longer. All Sako 90 rifles feature match-grade cold hammer forged barrels.

THE LEGENDARY SAKO BOLT ACTION EXPERIENCE
The most reliable, field-tested and proven bolt in the market - to ensure maximum safety and robust push-feed operation.

SINGLE SET TRIGGER AS A DEFAULT
A single set trigger is an optional feature on some Sako 90 models, but on the Bavarian it comes as a default. The standard single stage trigger can be used as a single-set trigger by pushing the trigger forward. This reduces the weight of pull down to approx. 250 g, offering an extremely light trigger pull when you need to take an extra careful shot. Use the single stage trigger when on a driven hunt and apply the set trigger for extra accuracy when stalking or taking long distance shots.

THE SAKO RECEIVER - BROACHED TO PERFECTION
The rigid receiver ensures repeatable accuracy and smooth operation. The ejection port also enables top loading of the magazine in hunting situations that require a quick response.

FLEXIBLE OPTICS MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
The Sako 90 Bavarian comes with an Optilock receiver that enables clear view through open sights while ensuring reliable scope and red dot mounting.

Technical Features:

Caliber: 308 Win
Barrel Length: 22.4"
Overall Length: 42.24"
Rate of Twist: 1:11"
Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Material: Blued Steel
Stock Material: Walnut Stock
Magazine Style: Flush Box Magazine
Threaded: No
Weight: 7.05 lbs.

308 Winchester:

The .308 Winchester (pronounced: "three-oh-eight" or "three-aught-eight") is a rimless, bottlenecked, rifle cartridge and is the commercial cartridge from which the 7.62x51mm NATO round was derived. The .308 Winchester was introduced in 1952, two years prior to the NATO adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO T65. Winchester branded the cartridge and introduced it to the commercial hunting market as the .308 Winchester. Winchester's Model 70 and Model 88 rifles were subsequently chambered for the new cartridge. Since then, the .308 Winchester has become the most popular short-action, big-game hunting cartridge worldwide. It is also commonly used for civilian target shooting, military sniping, and police sharpshooting. The relatively short case makes the .308 Winchester especially well-adapted for short-action rifles. When loaded with a bullet that expands, tumbles, or fragments in tissue, this cartridge is capable of high terminal performance.

Although very similar to the military 7.62x51mm NATO specifications, the .308 cartridge is not identical, and there are special considerations that may apply when mixing these cartridges with 7.62x51mm NATO, and .308 Winchester chambered arms. Their interchange is, however, considered safe by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

Suggested Use:

Predators
Small Game
Varmint
Deer
Black Bear
Moose (short range)
Elk (short range)

Performance:

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the United States, and possibly the world. It has gained popularity in many countries as an exceptional cartridge for game in the medium- to large-sized class. In North America it is used extensively on whitetail deer, pronghorn and even the occasional caribou or black bear.

Clay Harvey, an American gun writer, says it is usable on moose and elk. Layne Simpson, an American who has hunted in Sweden, says he is surprised how many hunters there use the cartridge. Craig Boddington was told by a Norma Precision executive that the .308 is one of Norma's best-selling calibers.

In Africa the .308 Win is one of the most popular calibers among Bushveld hunters and is used on anything from duiker right up to the massive eland (a small and large African antelope respectively). Proponents of the hydrostatic shock theory contend that the .308 Winchester has sufficient energy to impart hydrostatic shock to living targets when rapidly expanding bullets deliver a high rate of energy transfer.

The .308 Winchester has slightly more drop at long range than the .30-06 Springfield, owing to its slightly lower (100 ft/s) muzzle velocity with most bullet weights. Cartridges with significantly higher muzzle velocities, such as the .300 Winchester Magnum can have significantly less drop at long range.