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SAKO 85 GENERAL FEATURES
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STOCK
The Sako 85 Walnut stock has palm swell in the pistol grip and in line Monte-Carlo cheek piece to give positive aiming and firing feel to the hunter. Excellent balance and smooth bolt operation make straight, accurate, fast shooting phenomenal to Sako rifles.
BARREL
All Sako 85 models have free-floating barrels manufactured by Sako specialists. Barrel blanks are drilled, honed, cold-hammer forged and finished, and finally individually inspected by complex and highly refined optical fine tuning instrument: the human eye. Twist rate is chosen for each caliber to optimize accuracy and bullet performance. The Sako 85 barrels, blued or stainless, have non-reflecting, satin-like surface except the Sako 85 Deluxe model that comes with highly polished metal parts.
ACTION
The Sako 85 actions are available in 5 different lengths (CSA), providing the very best functions for each cartridge size. All Sako 85 models feature controlled cartridge feed (RCS) to virtually eliminate double feeding or cartridge jam. The Sako turnbolt handle gives natural hand position during bolt operation, which allows very quick repeated firing.
SAFETY
The special 2-way Sako Safety System locks both the trigger and the bolt handle. A unique bolt release button of the Sako Safety System allows you to load or remove a cartridge from the chamber with the safety engaged.
MAGAZINE
Staggered, two-row magazine of the Sako 85 has a stainless steel construction. The detachable magazine can also be loaded through the ejection port. The Total Control Latch (patent pending) of the Sako 85 prevents accidental magazine releases.
TRIGGER
The weight of pull of the single-stage Sako 85 trigger unit is adjustable from 1 to 2 kg (2 – 4 lbs). An optional single-set trigger is also available for most Sako 85 models. The trigger of the Sako 85 rifles is protected by an extremely durable, steel trigger guard.
SIGHTS
Most of the Sako 85 models with blued barrel finish are offered with optional adjustable iron sights. The front bead is adjustable in elevation and rear blade in windage.