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Sako M691

Name: Sako M691
Brand: Sako

Bolt action · .30-06 Springfield · introduced 1993

Also known as Sako 691, L691, Sako Model 691

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About the Sako M691

The Sako M691 is a Finnish long-action bolt-action hunting and sporting rifle introduced in 1993 as the long-action member of Sako's numeric M-series (alongside the short-action S491 and medium-action M591). It uses a bolt with three symmetrical front locking lugs, feeds from a detachable box magazine, and is chambered for full-power and magnum sporting cartridges. Offered in Hunter, Deluxe, Carbine and other configurations with left-hand options, it served as the immediate predecessor to the Sako 75 that replaced it in 1997.

The 691 was one of the last Sako designs before the company consolidated its short, medium and long actions into the modular Sako 75 platform, making surviving M-series rifles a niche collector favourite among Finnish rifle enthusiasts.

Sako M691 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Striker-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 9.3x62mm Mauser
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Wood
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 880 m/s (2887 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 4515 J (3330 ft·lb)
Effective range: 400 m

History

Introduced: 1993
Discontinued: 1997
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: FI

Available calibres

.30-06 Springfield.270 Winchester.300 Winchester Magnum.375 H&H Magnum6.5x55mm Swedish9.3x62mm Mauser

Features

Long action
Three locking lug bolt
Detachable box magazine
Adjustable single stage trigger
Left hand configuration available

Safety

Two position safety

Part of the Sako numeric action family designated by action length: S491 (short), M591 (medium/mid) and L691 (long). Standard L691 chamberings include .25-06, 6.5x55mm, .270 Win, 7x64, .280 Rem, .30-06 and 9.3x62mm; the L691 Magnum extends the range to belted magnums such as 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .338 Win Mag and .375 H&H. Physical dimensions vary by configuration and chambering.