Sako A7

About the Sako A7

The Sako A7 is a Finnish push-feed bolt-action hunting rifle introduced by Sako in 2008 to sit between the premium controlled-round-feed Sako 85 and the value-priced Tikka T3. Its bolt uses three locking lugs and a short 70-degree lift, feeding from a double-stack staggered magazine fitted with Sako's Total Control Latch that also allows top-loading. The rifle pairs a cold-hammer-forged free-floating barrel with an adjustable single-stage trigger (roughly 500-2000 g) and was offered in short (S) and medium/long (M) action lengths across common hunting chamberings such as .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum.

Sako built the A7 to give hunters the accuracy and feel of a Sako at a friendlier price, borrowing the double-stack Total Control Latch magazine so shooters could top up rounds through the ejection port without dropping the box.

Sako A7 specifications

Barrels were offered in 570 mm (22 in), 600 mm (24 in) and 660 mm (26 in) lengths; weight ran roughly 2.9-4.2 kg depending on configuration. Standard calibers feed a 5-round magazine while magnum chamberings reduce capacity. Originally supplied with a synthetic stock only, later expanded to laminate and all-weather Roughtech versions in blued or stainless finishes.