The strength of a company is measured in the proposals appropriate to the moments and the Finnish company, of the Beretta Holding, first realizes the Model A / 7, a simplified version of the classic Hunter, then this innovation in a technical key with the double finalization of a moderate price. and a notable technological improvement in terms of robustness and constancy of precision. Thanks to the courtesy of the company, we had an example on test which we tested the possibilities well: the weight of 3400 g is a little high in relation to the .243 Win caliber. chambered, but it is a structural question connected to the applied technology so that, by choosing a cartridge of greater prestige you will have a mass within the average.
The solution between mechanics and stock
The action sees the castle machined from solid with a flat base, vertical sides and a dome connection with the upper cap, a round ring and a closed bridge on which the dowels for mounting the bases of an optic are present; the cylindrical obturator bears the three fins on the head with a conical section and an undulating peripheral profile to increase the number of points of contact with the castle, reducing together the surfaces involved with the result of an exemplary smoothness and the exclusion of jamming. In the lowered face there are the hole of the firing pin and the spring pawl of the ejector, a less expensive solution than the fixed sheet of the Mod. 85. The extractor is a block embedded between two fins, with pivoting movement and a contrast spring strut. The separately machined handlebar is inserted into the special base protruding from the cylinder: easy to maneuver thanks to the reduced opening angle (about 70 °) and the pear-shaped knuckle. The square with a red dot protrudes under the apical cap to indicate armed mechanics. Two sizes are proposed for .308 Win class cartridges. or .30-06 Sprg.
We arrive at the extensive aluminum supporting structure, inside the stock, not only serving as a classic bedding, but of the supporting frame of the entire mechanics and of the stock itself: you can see this interesting project on the company website to better appreciate it. The synthetic stock is a function of the internal truss with which it binds stably, creating rigidity and non-deformability throughout the test. Aspect shapes are well illustrated by the images and follow the American style with some pleasant European notes: the shooting function is remarkable and even the wrinkling of the surface of the stock does not bother the face while the anti-slip effect is appreciated even with dirty hands. of mud.
Barrel, trigger, safety and magazine
The barrel screwed to the castle has an adequate size for the caliber with 62 cm in length and even exuberant in the sections with 29 and 17 mm between breech and muzzle: five external grooves make the system less heavy with a favorable stiffening and, let's add, a beautiful appearance and greater heat dissipation in case of repeated firing series. A threaded cap is mounted on the muzzle for the possible application of a muzzle brake. The 6-start grooving with 1/10 ”pitch is impressed by cold rotary hammering, a technique in which Sako boasts record-breaking experience.
The French stecher slightly sins due to the scarce rear space in which to insert the finger for mounting and for a too long and streamlined release, even if the weight of 303 g is perfectly adequate. We are sure that a different regulation would settle this second point. The comfortable and silent safety button located to the right of the castle blocks the release, firing pin and shutter maneuver, but a second lever allows it to be opened while keeping the other two functions locked; on the left side of the bridge protrudes the lever for releasing the shutter at the end of its travel. The detachable nylon and fiberglass magazine contains three cartridges: only the lips are made of sturdy steel and the release system forces you to press the outer sole together with the release button, avoiding accidental falls and loss of the precious accessory. In conclusion, it seems to us that the Riihimaki House boasts another particular piece in its production, a specific piece for hunting in difficult areas of the planet, those where the company has been operating and designing for ninety years with full success. Aside we will discuss the Steiner optics and the three types of Sako ammunition with which we carried out the shooting tests.
Technical detail:
Manufacturer: Sako Oy - Tikka, Sakon Katu 2, FIN-11100 Riihimäki, Finland - [email protected] - www.sako.fi
Distributor: a company of the Beretta Group that handles its distribution in Italy
Model: A / 7 Roughtech
Type: ordinary repetition sliding swivel bolt-action rifle
Castle: front ring and rear closed bridge
Shutter: with three flaps on the head with closure in the castle
canna: in special rotary hammered steel - conical fluted cylinder profile - 620 mm long - floating mounted
Tank: cabinet with 3 cartridges completely in nylon and fiberglass with steel lips, silicon spring
Materials: The metal components of the weapon are made of milled steel - some are precision cast
Stocking: in synthetic with bedding and internal aluminum structure - energy absorbing rubber pad - two spacers of 5 mm each
Triggering device: single trigger with French stecher
Extractor: claw and spring inserted in the shutter body
Ejector: with elastic pawl in the bolt head
Safety: a button located on the right side of the castle - release, percussion and bolt locks - additional button to unload the weapon with the safety engaged
Look: absent - attacks on Weaver type bases
Finishes: matt burnishing of the metal parts - glossy for the bolt body - dark gray stock with greenish reticulation
Length: 1.125 mm (short) - 1.135 mm (long)
Weight :: Approx.3.400 grams without attachments and optics
Price:, 00 euro (informative)