DEMAND PERFECTION Sako is the world’s most prestigious rifle and cartridge brand. Our acclaimed reputation, high-quality products and credibility are rooted in our employees’ unique skills and pride in what they do. Our firearms and ammunition combine advanced technology with traditional gunsmith craftsmanship. We manufacture our products based on a culture that is deeply rooted in the roughness of the Nordic nature. Overcoming these harsh conditions has always demanded perfection in every detail. What we do is more than a profession – attention to detail is in our nature. OUR HISTORY We have a passion for what we do and the history to prove it. Sako is an acclaimed manufacturer of high-quality firearms and cartridges. The company was founded in 1921, and started manufacturing rifle cartridges in 1928. We are proud of our history, which began with hand- manufactured firearms. Key ingredients to our lasting success are our main principles of accuracy, reliability and honesty. We value the attention to detail that hand manufacture entails to this day. A panel of experts takes part in the entire production of our every product. We have modern computer-aided R&D and CNC manufacturing methods, yet we take pride in carrying out the final critical steps by ourselves. We inspect each individual brass case by hand for quality assurance purposes. Over one million cartridges are tested each year. All Sako cartridges comply with C.I.P requirements. At the turn of the millennium, Sako was honored to become a member of the Beretta Group, which gave access to new and advanced production methods that enables us to continuously refine our product development process. Our centerfire cartridges are carefully assembled with only the very best components to meet to your demands. All Sako cases and bullets are suited for reloading, and with their sturdy quality, are said to outlast the competition. We offer 36 different calibers with more than 100 different loads. Making both rifles and cartridges is a matter of pride for Sako. Our mission remains to offer our customers the very best in accuracy and performance. HAMMERHEAD & SUPER HAMMERHEAD Both Sako Hammerhead and Sako Super Hammerhead are bonded bullets suited for various types of hunting and shooting purposes. Sako Hammerhead is a heavy jacketed soft-point Sako Super Hammerhead is a heavy jacketed, boat tail bullet with bonded core. The bullet shape and non-fragmenting bullet, ensuring controlled expansion. construction are specially designed to prevent Its high ballistic co-efficiency and more streamlined core separation and to provide for controlled bullet make it suitable for longer distances. Bonded core mushrooming with an excellent stopping power. provides for high weight retention. It was developed The bullet is very effective for moose-type big and tested in Sako ballistic laboratories first, followed by game hunting at short and medium distances. extensive big game hunting tests. 4000 3500 11,7 g Hammerhead 256A 3000 11,7 g Super Hammerhead 236A Energy (J) Energy 2500 2000 HAMMERHEAD PERFORMANCE SUPER HAMMERHEAD PERFORMANCE Shock effect Shock effect Penetration Penetration Flat trajectory Flat trajectory Accuracy Accuracy 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 COPPERHEAD & POWERHEAD The newly introduced Sako Copperhead and the already well-known Sako Powerhead form the line of lead-free Sako ammunition. Both Powerhead and Copperhead are 100% lead-free copper bullets, designed for even the most demanding hunting purposes. SAKO COPPERHEAD – NEW 2015 The Sako Copperhead ads a solid copper bullet to the Sako bullet family. The Copperhead is and all-copper expanding hunting bullet for medium and large game hunting. The rugged construction of the Copperhead bullet ensures controlled deformation with great shock effect and high weight retention. The green polymer tip initiates rapid expansion, protects the nose of the bullet and improves exterior ballistic performance at all distances. Available in calibers 308Win, 30-06Sprng, 300WinMag, 9.3x62, 9.3x66 and 375H&H. SAKO POWERHEAD The Sako Powerhead (Barnes TSX®) is an expanding hunting bullet with an extremely high weight retention and excellent penetration. Thanks to its traditional all-copper composition it maintains weight retention of more than 99% upon impact. SAKO POWERHEAD II The Sako Powerhead II (Barnes Tipped TSX®) has a polymer tip and a re- engineered nose cavity to provide an even faster expansion when compared to the original Powerhead (TSX®). The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion and improves ballistics at longer distances making it ideal for long range hunting. Both Sako Powerhead and Powerhead II are available in calibers: 222 Rem, 243 Win, 6,5x55 SE, 270 Win, 7x64, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Win, 30- 06 Sprg, 300 Win Mag, 8x57 JS, 9,3x62, 9,3x66 Sako, 9,3x74R and 375 H&H. EXCELLENCE IN EVERY DETAIL UNRIVALED ACCURACY All Sako and Tikka rifles are tested with Sako cartridges to guarantee 1 MOA or better accuracy. Our products are continuously tested for Sako’s high standards on accuracy, performance, stopping power and reliability. UNIQUE CASE ANNEALING PROCESS Over the years, Sako has developed a unique case annealing process that delivers one-of-a-kind metallurgic properties that no other case manufacturer can match, guaranteeing the best reloading ability of the industry. Only the highest quality copper-zinc brass with zero impurities of tin, bismuth and lead is used as raw material. Sako cases do not retain any internal tension from the manufacturing process and can safely withstand the extreme pressure caused by firing – without gas and pressure leaks. All the energy is directed into the bullet, extending your rifle’s lifespan and guaranteeing your safety. PRECISE LOADING OF HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS Each individual brass case and bullet is visually inspected. This eliminates any faulty cases, offering you only the very best. Our cartridges are made of the highest quality cases and bullets with a premium single-base powder and matching primers. Sako´s unique precision loading technique combines minimized variation of the powder charge and ignition time of the primer with highest quality cases and bullets resulting in consistent performance. It is seldom that one and the same production plant manufactures both rifles and cartridges. According to our Sako philosophy, we believe that being both an expert in the manufacture of rifles and ammunition as well as in the art of shooting renders the best results. SAKO HAMMERHEAD A heavy jacketed and soft-point bullet with bonded core. The bullet shape and construct are especially designed to prevent core separation and provide for a controlled mushrooming with excellent stopping power. The bullet is very effective for big game hunting at short and medium distances. SAKO SUPER HAMMERHEAD A heavy jacketed, strong and non-fragmenting bullet, ensuring controlled expansion. Bonded core provides for high weight retention, which results in effective penetration. It is boat-tailed for high ballistic efficiency, which causes for a flatter trajectory. It was developed and tested in Sako ballistic laboratories first, followed by actual extensive big game hunting tests. SAKO GAMEHEAD A traditional and accurate soft-pointed bullet. It is an excellent all-purpose hunting bullet for small to medium-sized game. SAKO DANGEROUS GAME SOLID A strong, flat-nosed, solid brass bullet that is non-toxic and contains no lead. Its power grooves are especially designed for less friction, preventing the barrel from wearing out. The bullet deeply penetrates tissue without expanding. The DS-Solid is a reliable dangerous-game bullet for special hunting situations. SAKO SPEEDHEAD FMJ A full-metal jacket bullet that delivers ultimate accuracy for target shooting and small game hunting. It provides for minimal pelt and meat damage on furred game or birds. SAKO RACEHEAD OTM A thin jacketed, match-grade open-tip boat-tailed bullet developed solely for rifle competitions. When long-range accuracy is needed, demand the one and only load that takes home the win. TRADITIONAL HUNTING Traditional hunting makes you feel at one with nature. Your personal pride and ambition is met by a closeness to nature and its beauty. Sako Traditional Hunting cartridges are both reliable and high performing by having the expansion of a traditional soft-point bullet and the long-range performance of a spitzer or semi- spitzer-shaped bullet. Match them with a Sako or Tikka rifle and they are all you need for small to big game hunting. Sako Hammerhead, Super Hammerhead and Gamehead are well suited for traditional hunting purposes. Further information on recommended calibers and cartridges is listed in the main caliber chart, found in the back of the catalogue. SCANDINAVIAN BIRD HUNTING In 1946, Sako launched the legendary 7x33 Sako caliber for the purpose of Scandinavian bird hunting. This particular caliber is still in use to this day as Sako continues to create the famous 5,1 g full metal jacket (FMJ) and round-nose bullet, especially designed for bird hunting. Those passionate bird hunters who have traveled the world in pursuit of extraordinary hunting experiences will find Scandinavian Capercaillie and Black grouse hunts to be a class of its own. Unlike traditional pheasant-, partridge- or duck hunting, bird hunting in Finland, Sweden or Norway is more of a once-in-a-lifetime trophy hunt. PREMIUM HUNTING TAYLOR KO FACTOR 100 Sako has been manufacturing hunting cartridges since 1928. 90 In 2011, we introduced Sako 85 Safari XL calibers. Our Limited 80 Edition premium Sako 85 Safari rifles - handmade by master 70 gunsmiths, call for nothing less than real Safari calibers: 500 60 Jeffrey, 450 Rigby, 416 Rigby, 375 H & H Mag, 9,3x66 Sako. 50 40 Big game safari is not an everyday sport, but a rare adventure. 30 20 Make it an unforgettable event for once-in-a-lifetime results 10 using the best equipment possible: Sako 85 Safari rifles and 0 Sako Safari cartridges.