The Sako 100 Explorer Carbon is prime example of Sako’s Nordic heritage which combines simplistic beauty with a modern design. Like all of Sako’s premium hunting rifles, the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon is outfitted with the legendary Sako bolt action. With its incomparably smooth operation, Sako’s bolt action ensures unparalleled reliability when cycling or extracting cartridges and spent brass. The smoothness and reliability of the bolt action is largely thanks to a special machining technique known as broaching, which results in a unique key-shaped interior cut inside the receiver for effortless bolt manipulations, as well as a Dimond Like Coating (DLC) for greater resistance to rust and corrosion. The bolt’s sheer reliability and easy movements are perfectly matched by the rifle’s fine-tuned trigger mechanism. The trigger’s pull can be adjusted on a 6 step system, allowing the weight to be calibrated from 750g to 1750g, and trigger ergonomics can be adjusted forward or backward with a movement range of 7mm. For an additional level of safety, the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon features a manual cocking “Handspannung” mechanism. This innovative design allows the user to keep the rifle un-cocked with a round in the chamber until they are ready to shoot. The rifle can be instantly and silently cocked with the push of a button, and un-cocked by activating the release. This unique safety feature also allows the bolt to be opened with the safety on to unload the rifle, and will remain on until the bolt is closed and the rifle re-cocked.
One of the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon’s more notable features is its caliber switching ability, allowing the rifle to be used for cross-season hunting and pursing multiple types of game with the same rifle. Swapping caliber is simple, and the only tool necessary is a torque wrench which comes as an accessory in the stock of the rifle. To change calibers, simply remove the bolt, unscrew the barrel with the supplied torque wrench, change the barrel to the desired caliber and re-tighten the screws, then replace the bolt. An added benefit to the caliber swapping capabilities is the ability to mount a scope directly to the barrel. The barrel-mounted scope eliminates the need to re-zero the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon after swapping calibers, and enhances the rifle’s overall accuracy. Other features of the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon include the stock and ergonomics. The stock is designed for maximum weight reduction by using 360° weaved carbon fiber, which results in unparalleled torsional rigidity in every direction. In terms of ergonomics, the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon length of pull can cheek height can be finely adjusted to fit any body type. In addition, the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon is compatible with a wide range of Sako exclusive accessories, allows the rifle to be adapted to fit any preference or hunting style.
Features of the Sako 100 Explorer Carbon:
- Sako Bolt Action: Incorporates special manufacturing techniques and coatings to deliver exceptionally smooth and reliable operation
- Fine-Tuned Trigger: Pull adjustable on 6-step system between 750g to 1750g pull weights, and can be adjusted forward or backward with a movement range of 7mm
- Manual Cocking “Handspannung” Mechanism: Allows the user to keep the rifle un-cocked with a round in the chamber until they are ready to shoot, can be instantly cocked or un-cocked with the push of a button
- Caliber Exchanging System: Using only a torque wrench (included), the barrel/caliber can be quickly and easily exchanged
- Carbon Fiber Stock: Designed for maximum weight reduction by using 360° weaved carbon fiber, which results in unparalleled torsional rigidity in every direction
- Ergonomics: Length of pull can cheek height can be finely adjusted to fin any body type