Sako S20 Hunter
Modular hybrid sporter-chassis bolt action. Aluminum chassis core under a polymer skin, factory threaded barrel, adjustable two-stage trigger, and a 5-round detachable Sako mag.
- Price
- $1,453
- Weight
- 8 lb 3.2 oz
- Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .243 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag
- Rail
- picatinny
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Key Highlights
- •European-quality premium bolt action under $1,600
- •Hybrid aluminum-chassis core gives chassis-rifle accuracy with sporter ergonomics
- •Threaded barrel and adjustable trigger out of the box
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Overview
The S20 Hunter is Sako's modular hunting rifle built around an aluminum chassis core under a polymer sporter skin. The Hunter Fusion 6.5 Creedmoor configuration uses a 24-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel, threaded muzzle, 5-round detachable Cartridge+ magazine, and an adjustable two-stage trigger.
The S20 family spans both 20 and 24 inch barrel configurations depending on chambering and variant, so it is best treated as a modular premium hunting platform rather than a single fixed-weight SKU. Sako's chamber and barrel tolerances are tighter than most American factory bolt actions, which is why the rifle has a real sub-MOA reputation with match ammo.
Key Features
- CNC-machined aluminum chassis core with swappable Hunter or Precision stock
- 24-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel on Hunter Fusion 6.5 Creedmoor configurations
- Adjustable two-stage trigger, factory pull around 2 lb
- 5-round standard / 3-round magnum detachable Cartridge+ magazine
- Factory Picatinny scope base
- Three-position safety
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Premium European bolt action at an American factory-rifle price
- +Chassis core plus sporter stock is a unique combination in this tier
- +Sub-MOA accuracy out of the box with quality match ammo
- +Caliber selection covers every common deer and elk cartridge
Cons
- −Sako mags are proprietary and run $80 to $130 per spare
- −Polymer Hunter stock feels good but is not walnut
- −Heavier than a Tikka T3x Lite for steep mountain country
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .243 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag
- Barrel Length
- 24 inches on Hunter Fusion 6.5 Creedmoor SKU JRS20HFUS382; 20 and 24 inch barrels vary by S20 configuration
- weight
- 8.2 lb on Hunter Fusion 6.5 Creedmoor SKU JRS20HFUS382; configuration-dependent across the S20 family
- Twist Rate
- 1:8 (6.5 Creedmoor)
- magazine
- 5-round standard / 3-round magnum detachable Cartridge+ magazine; 10/7-round accessory magazines available
- trigger
- Two-stage adjustable, factory around 2 lb
- Muzzle Device
- 5/8x24 threaded with thread protector
- sku
- JRS20HFUS382
- msrp
- $1,799 Hunter Fusion 6.5 Creedmoor reference MSRP
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