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.

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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

Specifications

Price: $1,453
Weight: 8 lb 3.1999999999999886 oz
Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .243 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag
Rail Type: picatinny
Best For: hunting range training outdoor defense

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: bolt-actionfamily: modern-rifleuse: huntinguse: precisioncaliber: 65cmcaliber: 308caliber: 243caliber: 270caliber: 3006caliber: 65prccaliber: 7mmrmthread: 5/8x24interface: picatinny-toprail: picatinnybarrel: long

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

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