Sako S20 HYBRID RIFLE

It’s been a while since we saw a completely new rifle including action and stock from the Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako, but the new S20 certainly is that!

WRITTEN BY ~ GREG DULEY

While not targeted at the pure hunting market, this new modular rifle system certainly is a hybrid capable of a wide range of competitive and fun range shooting, while still suitable for less strenuous forms of hunting. Starting with the action, the S20 is a new version that reminds me of a cross between the TRG and A7. It is a three lug action with a spring loaded plunger ejector, composite bolt shroud and alloy bolt handle. The steel receiver doesn’t have the usual tapered Sako scope mounting dovetails, but has integral picatinny front and rear bases machined into it – a very sensible idea allowing you many different yet rock solid scope mounting options. The trigger is a more adjustable version of the very good standard Sako/Tikka option, with…

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