The Sako 90 Hunter in .223 Rem (1:8″ twist, 22.4″ barrel) is a premium, classic bolt-action rifle featuring a high-grade walnut stock and stainless or blued steel components. It boasts a cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable 5-setting trigger, and a new Optilock interface for superior optics mounting, designed for precision, durability, and smooth handling.
Key Features:
- Caliber & Twist: .223 Remington with a 1:8″ twist rate, optimized for stabilizing a wide range of bullet weights.
- Barrel: 22.4-inch (approx. 570mm) cold hammer-forged barrel in a “Hunter” profile.
- Stock: Traditional walnut stock with a slightly raised comb/cheek piece for improved ergonomics and scope alignment.
- Action: 3-lug push-feed action with a 60-degree throw, allowing for quick, smooth cycling and better optics clearance.
- Trigger: Multi-adjustable trigger mechanism, allowing 5 different weight-of-pull settings without disassembling the rifle.
- Optics Mounting: Dedicated Sako 90 Optilock interface, with some models offering integrated Picatinny rails (depending on specific sub-model/receiver).
- Magazine: Detachable box magazine, often 4-5 round capacity depending on the specific configuration.
The Sako 90 Hunter is designed for versatility, balance, and high-accuracy, making it a “classic” choice for, among other uses, stalking and varmint hunting.




