Sako Quad is a

bolt-action Bolt-action is a type of manual firearm action that is operated by ''directly'' manipulating the bolt via a bolt handle, which is most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon (as most users are right-handed). Most bolt-action ...

rifle made by the Finnish firearms manufacturer

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. Quad is delivered in many configurations, and has a quick change barrel system which lets the user swap

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using a 5 mm

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. The bolt lift is 50 degrees. Sako Quad factory barrels are delivered chambered for .17 Mach 2 (.17 HM2),

.22 LR The .22 Long Rifle or simply .22 LR or 22 (metric designation: 5.6×15mmR) is a long-established variety of .22 caliber rimfire ammunition originating from the United States. It is used in a wide range of rifles, pistols, revolvers, smooth ...

.17 HMR .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, commonly known as the .17 HMR, is a rimfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady in 2002. It was developed by necking down a .22 Magnum case to take a .17 caliber (4.5 mm) projectile. Commonly loaded with a 1 ...

and .22 WMR. There are two types of magazines, one type for the shorter .17 M2 and .22 LR, and another for .17 HMR and .22 WMR. Visually, the Sako Quad has many similarities with Sako Finnfire. The Quad is delivered with a blued receiver and barrel, and the barrels are color coded according to their chambering. In cooperation with Sako, Burris has developed a scope sight with corresponding color coding on its elevation turret to match the

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of the different cartridges. The stock is available in either wood or synthetic material. The synthetic stock is available with a rubberized grip. The trigger is adjustable from 500 g to 2000 g.Sako Quad Hunter .17HMR - in depth rifle review , Rifle Shooter
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