SAKO S20 review

The all new Sako S20 is here for 2020. I head out for the field day with the Beretta Australia team and see what was on showcase for the upcoming year. A big thanks to the guys for allowing me a great experience.

[@erichuntter2437]

That's one of the best reviews on the new sako S20 rilfe 👍 . I've been thinking about new rilfe, I might have a look at S20

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks Eric, it was a privilege to get an early look at one. I’d certainly have it on the short list If I was in the market for a new one. I’m strongly considering one for my cabinet also.

[@erichuntter2437]

@@IntotheMountains all definitely be having a look at the S20 in 270 I think

[@BoltActionProductions]

Certainly an interesting rifle and something quite different for Sako. Thanks for putting this together Daz. Really enjoyed it👍

[@IntotheMountains]

Cheers Robbo! Will be keen to see what other stocks they will come up with for this. I recon a nice carbon one with a soft touch would be sweet 👍

[@huntingarete9214]

Great work Daz. Interesting concept with the S20. A big departure from their traditional style. Time will tell.

[@IntotheMountains]

Certainly is mate. Sales so far have been way above predictions. I think it will be a great product for them

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Looked like good times for sure. Interesting rifle, very promising.

[@IntotheMountains]

If it was in a different caliber I would have really struggled to hand it back 😂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

@@IntotheMountains what do you think you'd get one in given the choice?

[@shanegibb997]

G day Daz , nice to hear from you again mate , beautiful rifles , I'm envious now , great video , thanks for sharing it with us 👍

[@IntotheMountains]

Cheers Shane, you could tell by the smile on my face I was in my element. 👌🏽

[@shanegibb997]

@@IntotheMountains the sad thing is Daz , a lot of people won't be able to afford new rifles or even "ammo" the way this Virus is affecting everyone !

[@trg3761]

I have 2 TRGs and a sako varmint 308 laminated, I looked at the s20 but there seemed to be no warmth to it and i thought it was a little on the light side, I'm sure it has phenomenal accuracy but I'm very happy with the sako varmint laminated I chose over the s20, I'm also not a fan of plastic magazines or parts on firearms.

[@ryaniam22]

I like the looks of that sako varmint as well. Just wish it came in other non-varmint calibers like 6.6 creed, 270, and 7mm rem Mag

[@polstierna4251]

One thing I think worth mentioning is that Sako has left the mechanical ejection and replaced it with plunger ejectors.

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks Emil, I did notice nice ejection but didn’t pick up on that update. Good research 👍🏾

[@polstierna4251]

Into the Mountains was it possible to top feed it like the 85s?

[@danielkwon6047]

@@polstierna4251 Yup. You can top feed on the 85s.

[@polstierna4251]

Daniel Kwon I was asking if the S20 could be top fed like the 85s :)

[@IntotheMountains]

Emil Maxén I didn’t try it but I don’t think it will. It’s a double stack mag but it does look like a front feed. I’ll try and get back to you on that one mate

[@charltonlwalker]

For shooting out of box blinds over large fields, I like the idea of the Precision fore stock and the Hunter butt stock. I prefer a flatter fore stock for resting on a window frame for shots out of a blind.

[@nakisteelo4761]

Looked like a good day out. By the way you were hanging onto that rifle .I don't think that you wanted to give it back.lol👍

[@IntotheMountains]

Spot on Naki, loved it 👍🏾

[@Danger3512]

I got a price list from Gun Emporium , six variants the S20 Hunter Fluted MT they are going for $2475.00. Due around May. The other options are; S20 Hunter Fluted Camo MT $2650 S20 Hunter Fluted Cerakote MT $2650 S20 Hunter Fluted Camo Cerakote MT $2830 S20 Precision MT 2-stage Trigger $2850 S20 Precision MT 2-stage Trigger Cerakote $3195

[@IntotheMountains]

Good work mate, thanks for sharing. That sounds about right from what we were told. Good to see the shops keeping them at a realistic price 👍🏾

[@Danger3512]

Into the Mountains super jealous you got to fire the Sako, how does the pistol grip/ thumb hole feel, I was going for a Lithgow LA102 .308, but now this looks the the bomb, and the action would be very smooth Was it a light weight for the rifle ??

[@freedomhard2310]

Scheels in Overland Park, Kansas sells the s20 hunter for like $1600! United States

[@north4961]

Just picked today S20 Hunter 300 Win Mag for $1799 CAD 🇨🇦 dollars. Also grabbed a 7 round magazine $69 CAD 👍💯🇨🇦

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@scottdierikx2343]

Awesome review 🍻 I’m about to get my first rifles and thinking about one of these in .243 Do you reckon one with a medium barrel might get to heavy for hunting in hills?

[@7duser10]

I had high hopes with my initial impressions of this rifle. I just don't know how this is 'modular' and 'future proofed' when it doesn't have a removable barrel system? 🤔 Seems like you are just buying into a proprietary stock/chassis system, and you don't get any of the 'nice' features of the sako 85 action, like top feeding mag so it missed the mark for me. Let's see a stock done for the sako 85... I'm guessing the action is a different footprint though.

[@daveymatthews2251]

great review thanks for sharing

[@IntotheMountains]

Cheers Davey!

[@jtomo8287]

Reiterate, excellent review thanks. Looks like a budget version of my Sauer 404. I own 2 Sako 85’s and It does look very ‘plastic’ compared to them. I might Wait and see what other stock options come out before committing to purchase. Was the glass a Steiner Ranger ? How did you find the ballistic turret on it? Well done 👌🏻

[@David-ns2on]

When you were shooting off the bench, at the beginning of the video... that rifle was bouncing around a lot - as much or more than my Finnlight in 7mm Mag does and you were shooting a 308... what was your impression of the recoil compared to other 308s you may have shot (like a T3X or an Xbolt)???

[@IntotheMountains]

I can compare very well to those mate. I have shot tikkas and fin lights in most calibres for a long time. I’d say felt recoil was very typical. No surprises. To be honest I don’t hold onto the rifle much at all and I’m light framed. My 7 mm thumps me! 😂

[@user-jj6cd3ff8q]

Hello, tell me if there will be butts on the s20 under the left hand. The shooter is left-handed.

[@duggydo]

Does the bolt lock directly into the barrel on these rifles like the Mausers and Blasers do? I haven't been able to find any info on that. Thanks

[@IntotheMountains]

I couldn’t confirm that either mate as I didn’t break one down that far sorry.

[@jodyherd2010]

Hey mate. Love yah vids. Keep them coming. Any idea if the S20 comes in Lefty. Can’t find any info regarding us southpaws.

[@IntotheMountains]

Hey Jody, not at this stage but there are some rumours of other stocks coming. I’d say like the other models, once the initial orders go out, if they sell well sako may look at the lefties. If I hear more I’ll update you 👍🏾

[@kaistigerboy]

Awesome review mate, will the hunter model be under the 2k mark Cheers

[@visiter127]

Loved the video mate, just wondering thought u cant have pistols in Australia, best regards from Ireland, looking forward to this rifle

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks mate, no we can still have a range of rifles and pistols. They are just controlled now with registration and permits. The days are gone where you could go the the shop and grab some groceries along with a new gun 😂 but it’s not all bad. 👍🏾

[@visiter127]

@@IntotheMountains a cool mate,

[@matteagle42]

@@IntotheMountains the frog is cooked slowly.

[@Bluesplayer789]

I wonder if removable stock will make it illegal in nsw. Is it still the 85 action or a new design? The action looks like a t3 almost? Thumb hole is foreign to me but that looks pretty sharp .

[@IntotheMountains]

Won’t be an issue for NSW mate. The action is totally new not the same as the 85. There will be a few stocks available. Also one without the thumb hole but I do like it. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Degekoify]

Thanks for the review mate. For the price I would pass, looks like a Tikka T3 with a different stock.

[@leviatanfin]

If I buy the rifle, does it come with a scope or do I need to buy one? Or are the iron sights good enough?

[@wjun0131]

Yea just use the iron sight

[@Big_Ted1872]

Gday Daz. Missed your video’s. Thanks for the review, killer looking rifle. You mentioned the rifle is in an affordable price range, what would the RRP be on this rifle when it’s released here in Aus? Thanks.

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks Theo, I believe they will sit around the 2600 to 2800 mark. Pre orders are bring taken now so your local gun store will be able to confirm a price for you 👍🏾

[@Big_Ted1872]

Into the Mountains Thanks for that Daz. Can’t see the bank manager letting buy another rifle what a while yet... 😂😂😂😂

[@mohsenraghian210]

@@IntotheMountains $1,600

[@deerhunter338mag]

Very nice looking rifle with some great features, but to me its just a copy of the Blaser R8 Pro Success Monza. Nice review as well.

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks mate, I’ve had a good look at the R8 and in all honesty the only thing similar is the look. It’s a totally different beast at a totally different price point. Both great concepts and both great rifles. 👍

[@deerhunter338mag]

@@IntotheMountains Nothing wrong with the sako at all as the Europeans are the masters at rifles. But the R8 concept is a whole new ball game at a much higher price.

[@jmpoulsen1]

Isn't a thumbhole stock a disadvantage for operating a bolt action rifle fast? Looks like it.

[@IntotheMountains]

Not at all mate. Speed wise there is no difference between this stock and say a pistol grip or similar

[@matteagle42]

I find these stocks really annoying. But I know people who take nothing else. It's 100% personal preference. I'd say they are definitely slower, though.

[@IntotheMountains]

@@matteagle42 it’s much more than personal preference. It changes everything in your shooting position and ergonomics that can directly impact accuracy etc. having owned and shot both styles for many years and measured follow up shot timing there is no difference in speed.

[@matteagle42]

@@IntotheMountains You are right, it influences a lot of things. One should definitely try one out before buying. Maybe they don't suit me because I have large hands, maybe it's only in my head.

[@jasonjohnson2921]

Hey Daz, what calibre would you be going with if it was your personal rifle ? Cheers

[@IntotheMountains]

I’d go for the 7mm rem mag in this one mate

[@Kearnesy]

Very informative

[@IntotheMountains]

Thanks N K

[@euniceclaasen3901]

7mm is the best gun

[@sacharenau9764]

Bonita extracción tikka

[@seanhayes6497]

Do you know if theres any plans for a left handed version ?

[@IntotheMountains]

Not as yet mate but with strong sales I’d say it will be on the cards

[@seanhayes6497]

@@IntotheMountains Cheers thanks mate

[@aynjeleyes]

Why oh why do these companies do those horrible single stack magazines. Least Mauser still does it right, just drop the round in and push down.

[@IntotheMountains]

I do like the push down. It is still double stack. It’s also much quieter and smoother than a Mauser. In addition the sako has room for custom loaded high seated rounds. Can’t do that in a Mauser.

[@rigacityjazzdance]

Shame on Sako. I am unable to purchase 10 rounds magazine for 3006 and Sako doesn't provide any information. The essential magazine is unavailable and out of stock. Many many months in desperate searchings and nada.

[@adambooth4397]

The rifle looks great . However is it just a sako 85 with a fancy stock ?

[@IntotheMountains]

Hey Adam, I too was skeptical of this but no, I can confirm this is an entirely new platform. 👍🏾

[@markbranch6604]

What scope are you using on the S20

[@IntotheMountains]

This was fitted with a Steiner ranger3 it was superb to shoot with

[@markbranch6604]

How would you compare to the Swaro Z6i

[@andrejspaimetovs6742]

What is the price for Sako S20

[@IntotheMountains]

It will vary a lot Andrejs, here in Australia they should be around 2600 to 2800 but there are many configurations to choose from. Best to speak with your local dealer re pricing. 👍🏾

[@andrejspaimetovs6742]

@@IntotheMountains Saying hello from Latvia.And thx for info.

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

how much is the sako s20

[@IntotheMountains]

The local gun shops should have their pricing now. In aud it should land around the 2600 to 2800 mark

[@velvetvelvet7689]

From my humble point of view, over time, Sako is making rifles increasingly ugly and cheap. I am a Sako user for more than 30 years, from L691, going through 75 and 85 models. what a pity -- Stock plastic shells instead of carbon fiber ones. Very very cheap. -- incomplete picatinny rail, prevents the use of Sphur mount, or the shorter scopes as S&B ultra short models. -- old barrels, Sako keeps old twist rates, that don´t allow the use of heavy for the caliber bullets. (250gn Hornady .30 as example).

[@velvetvelvet7689]

I forgot the magazines....., propietary format, surely very expensive and hard to find

[@IntotheMountains]

Each to their own. Sako are still making many classics. They are just broadening their range. The magazines are actually very quiet to load and no they are not expensive at all. Carbon fibre stocks are a real possibility for this chassis. Let’s keep the glass half full hey. 👍🏾

[@velvetvelvet7689]

I love the classics and the new ones. I have a Blaser R8 Professional success, some custom Tikkas and Remys. I'm still thinking that with the S20 Sako takes several steps back. The S20 could be a new Tikka model not a Sako. I think I'm right. Several videos of the initial presentation of the S20 have closed the comments. The new rifle has not been well received. they created a lot of expectations in vain.

[@IntotheMountains]

Velvet Velvet I suppose everyone has a different opinion on this but the sales speak for themselves. This rifle has been very well received. In fact pre orders have come in way over expectations and they have globally now rushing to supply. It would seem it may not be your cup of tea but the market sako are targeting are buying up big. I’d take this rifle over an R8 success any day of the week and keep the change. Also on the tikka note, you do realise that sako and tikka are not one in the same right?

[@velvetvelvet7689]

@@IntotheMountains I'm glad for Sako. Just because you sell thousands of plastic rifles does not mean they are excellent as the brand tradition. Obviously there are many people who consume such products. good luck.

[@user-jj6cd3ff8q]

Hello, tell me if there will be butts on the s20 under the left hand. The shooter is left-handed.

[@IntotheMountains]

Not as yet mate. I’m sure they will offer options down the track though