The Sako 100: The Pinnacle of Multi-Caliber Precision
To celebrate a century of firearm excellence, Sako launched the Sako 100—a flagship rifle that represents the absolute zenith of their engineering capabilities. Designed as a true “switch-barrel” system, the Sako 100 is a premium, multi-caliber platform that allows a single rifle to adapt to any hunting scenario on the planet, from varmint control to dangerous game expeditions.
The Sako 100 isn’t just a rifle; it is a modular masterpiece built for the hunter who demands uncompromising quality and the ability to travel with one familiar platform across multiple continents and calibers.
The Ultimate Switch-Barrel System
The heart of the Sako 100 is its sophisticated caliber-change mechanism. Unlike traditional rifles that require a gunsmith for re-barreling, the Sako 100 allows the user to switch calibers in the field using a single tool. To solve the primary challenge of switch-barrel rifles, Sako engineered the optic to mount directly to the barrel assembly rather than the receiver. This ensures that when you swap a barrel, your zero travels with it. You can switch from a .308 Win to a .375 H&H Magnum and maintain pinpoint accuracy without re-zeroing your glass. The system utilizes a robust barrel shroud and a simple torque-wrench interface, making the transition between different cartridge families fast and repeatable.
Advanced Engineering and “BE.S.T.” Protection
As Sako’s premium flagship, the 100 is built with materials and coatings designed to last for generations. Every steel component—including the barrel, bolt, and receiver—is treated with the Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.). This diamond-like carbon coating provides extreme resistance to corrosion and abrasion, making it virtually impervious to salt spray or mountain humidity. The rifle is built around a rigid aluminum chassis that provides a stable foundation, ensuring that environmental factors like temperature or moisture never affect the bedding. Furthermore, the bolt features a redesigned geometry and high-durability coating that offers what is arguably the smoothest manual cycling in the world.
Ergonomics and Total Customization
The Sako 100 provides a level of adjustability typically reserved for high-end competition rifles, but refined for the field. It features a unique trigger that can be adjusted for both pull weight (via six different settings) and physical position, allowing the hunter to move the trigger blade forward or backward to perfectly match their hand size. For maximum safety, the Sako 100 utilizes a tang-mounted manual cocking system; the rifle is only “live” when the shooter pushes the cocking lever forward, providing peace of mind during difficult stalks in rough terrain.
Sako 100 Variations: Explorer Wood and Explorer Carbon
Sako offers the 100 in two distinct functional configurations. The Explorer Wood caters to the traditionalist, featuring high-grade walnut furniture. However, it retains the modern chassis underneath, offering a classic aesthetic paired with modern modular performance. The Explorer Carbon is the ultimate mountain and travel rifle. It features a lightweight, multi-layered carbon fiber stock with a 360-degree weave for maximum rigidity. This model significantly reduces the overall weight of the system, making it the premier choice for backcountry hunters where every gram counts.
