Sako Quad is a
bolt-action
Bolt action is a type of manual Action (firearms), firearm action that is operated by ''directly'' manipulating the bolt (firearms), turn-bolt via a cocking handle, bolt handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the firearm (a ...
rifle made by the Finnish firearms manufacturer
Sako
Sako Limited (natively ) is a Finnish firearm and ammunition manufacturer located in Riihimäki, Tavastia Proper in southern Finland. It also has owned the Tikka brand of bolt-action rifles since 1983, and is now owned by the Italian firear ...
. Quad is delivered in many configurations, and has a
quick change barrel system which lets the user swap
barrels
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using a 5 mm
hex key
A hex key (also, hex wrench, Allen key and Allen wrench, Unbrako or Inbus) is a simple driver for Bolt (fastener), bolts or screws that have heads with ''internal'' hexagonal recesses (Socket wrench, sockets).
Hex keys are formed from a sin ...
. The
bolt lift is 50 degrees. Sako Quad factory barrels are delivered chambered for .17 Mach 2 (.17 HM2),
.22 LR,
.17 HMR 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
ballistics
Ballistics is the field of mechanics concerned with the launching, flight behaviour and impact effects of projectiles, especially weapon munitions such as bullets, unguided bombs, rockets and the like; the science or art of designing and acceler ...
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.
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See also
* Sako Finnfire
* Sako Finnfire II
References
External links
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Bolt-action rifles of Finland
.22 LR firearms
.22 Winchester Magnum firearms
Quad
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