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Sako 85 Carbonlight - 243 Win - SBV15TH1
Sako 85 Carbonlight - 243 Win - SBV15TH1
 
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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 243 Win

Rate of Twist: 10 inch 4 groove

Stock: Synthetic Carbon

Barrel Length: 24.375 in / 620 mm

Total Length: 45 in / 1145 mm

Weight: 5.3 lbs

Refer to the "Technical Info" tab below for additional specifications.
Price: $4,245.00
Sale Price: $4,081.00

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Sako 85 Carbonlight - 243 Win :
The Sako 85 Carbonlight is a high-end rifle designed for gear-oriented enthusiasts who are after any type of game. This ultra-light multi-purpose hunting rifle features a carbon fiber stock with a soft-touch surface, a right-hand palm swell and a cheek piece. With an approximate weight of only 2.4 kg, the Sako 85 Carbonlight with S-action or the new XS-action is exceptionally comfortable to carry, even on long treks. The 2017 models also come with a left-handed option and different action lengths, including M-action.

Features & Design

  • The pronounced pistol grip is designed to improve the ergonomics of the prone position
  • A heavy barrel and a wide flat bottom fore-end enable steady shooting
  • The staggered, two-row magazine of the Sako 85 is made of stainless steel and can also be loaded through the ejection port.
  • The special two-way Sako safety locks both the trigger and the bolt handle
  • The weight of pull of the single- stage Sako 85 trigger unit is adjustable from 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lbs)
  • Reinforced black polymer stock with a soft grey pattern on its grip surfaces and a Soft Touch surface treatment

.243 Winchester

The .243 Winchester (6x52mm) is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. Initially designed as a varmint round, it may be used for wildlife and game such as coyote, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and wild hogs. It can also be used against larger game such as black bear or elk, but is sometimes said to be "too light" for such large game. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting larger game while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints. The .243 is based on a necked down .308 cartridge case

Suggested Use

  • Predators
  • Small Game
  • Varmint
  • Deer (short range)

Performance

The .243 produces a velocity of 2,960 feet (902.21 m) per second with a 100-grain (6.6 gram) projectile from a 24-inch (610 mm) barrel. Commercially loaded .243 ammunition is available with bullet weight ranging from 55 grains (3.6 g) up to 115 grains (6.8 g). Twist rate of barrel is the major deciding factor in which bullets to use, 1:10 being the most popular as it is sufficient to stabilize up to 100-gr. bullets. However, for VLD (very low drag)-profile and bullets heavier than 100 grs., a 1:8 or 1:7 (for 115-gr. VLD bullets) is necessary