Thread: Sako 90 (new range of models released)

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

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A real shame Sako never made a Finnlight in 223, NZ would have taken 1000+ of them

They made the barrels, but diddnt used them until the Tikka superlight was put together

Bugger off you . You and my butcher are the reason i want one photos of yours and handling his . Hes a Sako slut his Carboblight .223 is a work rifle for the homekill wears a night force aswell, hes the one with the 6ppc iv got you inline for

Very nice

Originally Posted by mcche171

Correct. We have 52 about to be put on a plane (along with a few hundred Tikka)

Initially the S action size is coming in, so mainly 308. But we have ordered 7mm mags, 6.5prc, 300s etc. and before someone asks, no word on 7prc yet unfortunately.

I have shot these 90s a lot and are a great unit

Very Nice @mcche171.

It's great to see southern hemisphere scenery. Some of that is Victorian Sambar country isn't it ?

Anyway, the Peak seems to be the successor to the carbonlight ?
Do you have any list of cartridges for the XS ? Tell them I want 6ARC or 6.5 Grendel.

Do you know what are the differences between the Quest and the Quest Ultra ?
I see the Ultra has a carbon barrel but what else ?
I'm looking for 300PRC.
And what's the story with 28 Nosler ? Is it the new "modern 7mm" ?

Finally, do they all come with muzzle brakes ? (The gun your mates don't like)

Originally Posted by mcche171

That is for the XS action size. That has not yet been released in the 90, but the weight will be the same.

So the Peak might be released in .223?

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Ages ago

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A real shame Sako never made a Finnlight in 223, NZ would have taken 1000+ of them

They made the barrels, but diddnt used them until the Tikka superlight was put together

They actually made basically the entire rifle in the Carbonlight, but just didn’t put a synthetic stock on it. I completely agree

Are there any material differences to the 85? Have been working so yet to see the vids - figured there might be some new advancements but nothing obvious jumping out at me from what I've read so far.

I wonder if the Carbonlight stock coating issue with it rubbing off has been fixed.

So you own a Fatbum aka 22-250 and you are still kept in the dark ages with a 14 twist. Big yawn Sako.

Originally Posted by Bagheera

Very Nice @mcche171.

It's great to see southern hemisphere scenery. Some of that is Victorian Sambar country isn't it ?

Anyway, the Peak seems to be the successor to the carbonlight ?
Do you have any list of cartridges for the XS ? Tell them I want 6ARC or 6.5 Grendel.

Do you know what are the differences between the Quest and the Quest Ultra ?
I see the Ultra has a carbon barrel but what else ?
I'm looking for 300PRC.
And what's the story with 28 Nosler ? Is it the new "modern 7mm" ?

Finally, do they all come with muzzle brakes ? (The gun your mates don't like)

Hi

Yes the peak is the new Carbonlight. In XS you will only see .223. Unfortunately the 6ARC and Grendel wouldn’t sell 1/100th of the total number of units required to do R&D, production change etc etc.

On the Quest, yes Ultra refers to the carbon barrel. This barrel will show up in other models later down the track as well. Ie the Peak and S20.
300PRC is a hard one with huge initial demand and now a very steep decline. The 28 Nosler surprised everyone to be honest, but is good to see another option. Shows the power of the US market and their demands. For that reason alone I wouldn’t count out 300 PRC but is a 50/50 chance and I have not heard anything at our end.

Quest Ultra and Peak come with brakes.

Originally Posted by Codexer

Are there any material differences to the 85? Have been working so yet to see the vids - figured there might be some new advancements but nothing obvious jumping out at me from what I've read so far.

I wonder if the Carbonlight stock coating issue with it rubbing off has been fixed.

Yes this has been addressed. Sako are no longer using Duratouch and instead have an impregnated texture which is almost like a fine sandpaper. Very effective and comfortable

Originally Posted by Tahr

So the Peak might be released in .223?

Yes I believe so. I have seen codes for Hunters etc in .223 and in 85 we couldn’t get enough Carbonlight .223s. So I’m sure it will filter through.

No 270 Win :/

Is the varmint model going to come in 204 ruger?
Is the 22-250 in the varmint ( and also other range) come with a 1 in 8” twist as option?


I feel Sako missed a bit the boat when they released the S20 with only one length of action for every caliber up to 300 Wm.
They should have done a short/ medium action up to 6.5prc and a longer / beefier action to take all the long and magnum rounds up to the big nosler and ultra mag ( and even lapua and norma?)
That way they would have covered the Much anticipated long prc’s as well.
With an optional adapter to take the AICS mags. They probably would have sold like hot cakes!

So far, the "Varmint" doesn't have any actual varmint calibres.

I wonder if the XS action could be too narrow to take PPC sized cases.

Originally Posted by hakka_ranger

No 270 Win :/

Yet.

Originally Posted by Friwi

Is the varmint model going to come in 204 ruger?
Is the 22-250 in the varmint ( and also other range) come with a 1 in 8” twist as option?


I feel Sako missed a bit the boat when they released the S20 with only one length of action for every caliber up to 300 Wm.
They should have done a short/ medium action up to 6.5prc and a longer / beefier action to take all the long and magnum rounds up to the big nosler and ultra mag ( and even lapua and norma?)
That way they would have covered the Much anticipated long prc’s as well.
With an optional adapter to take the AICS mags. They probably would have sold like hot cakes!

No on the 204. That calibre was discontinued from all Tikka and Sako lines about 18-24 months ago. The sales of that were next to nil. I think we sold 4 units a year off the top of my head, so justification to keep it was hard.