Sako A7
Sako has launched a new 1 MOA guaranteed bolt action rifle, the A7.
It will come in two models. The A7 and A7 stainless. Both models are chambered for .243, .22-250, 7mm-8, .270 WSM, .300 WSM, .25-06, .270, 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag.
Prices:
UPDATE:
The press release:
ACCOKEEK, MD (January 28, 2008) — When it comes to buying a new hunting rifle, nothing is more important to a rifle shooter than accuracy and reliability. But equally important in today’s economy is value. The new Sako A7 meets all of these criteria straight out of the box. Available in 2008 as the new benchmark for the perfect American hunting rifle, mixing the world’s finest out-of-the-box accuracy rating with superior value, the new Sako A7 offers the rare combination of unprecedented accuracy and ultimate reliability at an affordable price.
The Sako A7 improves upon the world famous Sako 75 design, featuring a machined forged-steel bolt, match-grade hammer-forged barrel, adjustable single-stage trigger (adjustable between 2.2 and 4.9 pounds), detachable magazine and synthetic stock. The A7 also integrates the new “Total Control” Magazine Latch introduced on the Sako 85, eliminating any chance that the box magazine can come loose during operation. This new rifle is available in two finishes: blued and Sako’s no-glare Stainless Steel. The A7’s bolt offers a silky-smooth movement with a 70-degree throw. Together with Sako’s super-crisp trigger, the A7 provides an incredibly fast total lock time of less than 1.3 milliseconds.
Since 1921, Sako has led the industry in accuracy by setting the standard by which all other rifles are compared. Each rifle must place five shots within one inch at 100 yards or they don’t ship. Serious shooters know that in order to obtain consistent sub-inch groups one must start with a high-quality firearm and move forward from there. The new A7 not only holds the same level of accuracy as its brother the Sako 85, but it offers a price that makes the A7 the hands down best value in the American market.
The new Sako A7 rifle series is a superbly executed medley of tradition, technology, out-of-the-box accuracy and unprecedented value.
Established in 1921, Sako was originally created to build and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland. Since that time, the company has been dedicated to providing innovative solutions to shooters’ emerging needs for precision firearms. For decades now, Sako has developed world-class military, target and hunting rifles. The Sako brand offers the shooter uncompromising accuracy and reliability in a variety of calibers. Along side Beretta and its unique firearms traditions that reach all the way to the year 1526, Sako proudly carries on the precision rifle craftsmanship that has led to the success of the Sako products. Today, Sako manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of rifles. Beretta USA is the exclusive distributor in North America for Sako products. For additional information visit: www.berettausa.com.
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ACTION |
ORDER Stain. |
ORDER Blued |
CALIBER |
Twist (Inches) |
Overall (Inches) |
Barrel (Inches) |
Weight (pounds) |
Length of (Inches) |
MAG (+1 in |
|
S |
JRSZ115 |
JRSY115 |
243 |
10 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
14 |
3 |
|
JRSZ114 |
JRSY114 |
22-250 |
14 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ152 |
JRSY152 |
7mm-08 |
9.5 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ116 |
JRSY116 |
308 |
11 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ143 |
JRSY143 |
338 |
10 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ140 |
JRSY140 |
270 |
10 |
42 5/16 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ141 |
JRSY141 |
300 |
11 |
44 5/16 |
24 |
6 |
|||
|
M |
JRSY117 |
JRSY117 |
25-06 |
10 |
42 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
||
|
JRSZ118 |
JRSY118 |
270 |
10 |
42 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ120 |
JRSY120 |
30-06 |
11 |
42 |
22 7/16 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ170 |
JRSY170 |
7mm REM |
9.5 |
44 |
24 |
6 |
|||
|
JRSZ131 |
JRSY131 |
300 WIN |
11 |
44 |
24 |
6 |
Hat Tip: AccurateShooter.com
Sounds like a great rifle, “All American” is used and it may very well be. But for one small issue of it NOT being chambered in the All American Caliber of 30-06. Any ideas why Sako saw fit to leave this caliber out of its lineup?
Sounds great like to see one soon.
An Sam it does come in the 30-06
1″ gaurantee, NOT 1/2…..Ialmost needed CPR.
haha, sorry, you are right. I would have felt bad if I gave you a heart attack
its fixed.
These guns are mint, you guys spend to much time talking about things that are not important. Get out there and shoot something other than paper….
I lover animals
They are delishious
Brought my new A7 (30-06) out to the range today. Ran both Federal Vital Shok 165 Barnes TSX and Hornday Accubond 150 through it. Although the wind was blowing around 30-35 mph, the accuracy was excellent at 100 yards. Had the federal shooting hole in hole and 5 shots within 1 inch and the hornady was almost as good. Very impressed.
I’m curious if anyone thinks it would be worth upgrading to an A7 from a Tikka T3 stainless (300wsm). Beretta was supposed to replace my barrel due to faulty metallurgy. However, they decided to send me a brand new T3 free of charge instead. I’m thinking of asking them for a stainless A7 and i’ll pay the difference. I’m just leery to stay with the Tikka that has caused me more problems than any Browning I’ve ever owned.
Unfortunately the Weaver base only option is rubbish compared to the standard Sako dovetail on 85s and T3s.
World’s most rigid mount is a Warne 8 screw dovetail.
The world’s worse mount is anything with a silly windage screw or Weaver flex metal rings.
The only advantage over a T3 is the wider opening ejection port that looks like you can finger feed single cartridges easily if the need arises.
Otherwise why bother.
Not so fast there my little mentally challenged buddy, one large reason to up grade to an A7 would be the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on
“the feature that lets you unload the rifle with the safety on”
That is funny.
Nice sarcasm otherwise you’re in desperate need of adult supervision to unload a rifle.
Do ya’ll think the A7 is a good gun for begginers to long range shooting?
I Love my A7, except for the stock
Where can I get a wood stock for this model?
someone out there has a Tikka T3 & aSako A7 I am about
to purchase one of the two rifles above.
What would you suggest and why?
I bought a TikkaT3 25-06 it would not shoot under a 3″ group
they are cheap and shoot cheap, Sako A-7 shoots 1/2″ groups
all day, Tikka is agood boat anchor. You get what you pay for.
Ron
I own 3 Tikka T3s synthetic ss .270 7mm Rem Mag .300WM….all shoot 3 shot 1″ or less or I wouldn’t own them. I handload and you should expect to do that to get most out of any rifle you own.
Remember what you really want is a first shot out of cold barrel right on the money…..the next 4 shots never happen.
Don’t be afraid to buy and sell the same rifle and calibre second hand a few times, costs more but you’ll find a gem. Most clowns throw away great shooters because they just use factiory ammo.
It’s usual that the plinkers like .222 .223 .243 shoot best groups in any brand out there, that’s not hard….proper game calibres usually need tuning.
Nothing wrong with the A7, but the advantages are minimal for non dangerous game.
The 270 WSM Barrel Length is 24 3/8″. The Sako A7 site advertises it correctly but Berretta has is wrong. I called Berretta and told them about it. They admitted the error but have not fixed it yet. HHmmm? A little bit of useless humerous info for the 270 WSM shooters.
I have aSako A7 270 Win. dosent shoot good at all i may have to send it back. very discouraged with it, shot 4 or 5 different rounds
and several scopes. heart broken
Thanks Kel