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2 OUR HISTORY We have a passion for what we do and the history to prove it. Sako is an acclaimed manufacturer of high-quality firearms and cartridges. The company was founded in 1921, and started manufacturing rifle cartridges in We are proud of our history, which began with hand-manufactured firearms. The key ingredients for our lasting success are our main principles of accuracy, reliability and honesty. We value the attention to detail that hand manufacturing entails to this day. A panel of experts takes part in the entire production of our every product. We have modern computer-aided R&D and CNC manufacturing methods, yet we take pride in carrying out the final critical steps by ourselves. We inspect each individual brass case by hand for quality assurance purposes. Over one million cartridges are tested each year. All Sako cartridges comply with C.I.P requirements. At the turn of the millennium, Sako was honored to become a member of the Beretta Group, which gave access to new and advanced production methods that enables us to continuously refine our product development process. Our centerfire cartridges are carefully assembled with only the very best components to meet to your demands. All Sako cases and bullets are suited for reloading, and with their sturdy quality, are said to outlast the competition. We offer 32 different calibers with more than 100 different loads. Making both rifles and cartridges is a matter of pride for Sako. Our mission remains to offer our customers the very best in accuracy and performance.

UNCOMPROMISED ACCURACY Making both rifles and cartridges is a matter of pride as much as it is about offering you, the shooter, the best possible cartridge and rifle performance.

3 UNCOMPROMISED ACCURACY Making both rifles and cartridges is a matter of pride as much as it is about offering you, the shooter, the best possible cartridge and rifle performance. 01 DEMAND PERFECTION Making rifles and cartridges is a matter of pride as much as it is about offering hunting enthusiasts the best combined cartridge and rifle performance on the market. It s not very often that the same production plant manufactures both rifles and cartridges. Since 1921, Sako has developed the world s most accurate rifles and cartridges, using the latest technology as well as traditional gunsmith craftsmanship.

4 02 UNRIVALED ACCURACY AND CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE All Sako and Tikka rifles are tested to guarantee 1 MOA accuracy straight out of the box. All tests are carried out with Sako s high-quality ammunition. Our products are continuously tested for Sako s high standards on accuracy, performance, stopping power and reliability. Sako cartridges are certified: ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems AQAP 2110 Nato quality assurance requirements for design, development and production

03 PRECISION LOADING OF ONLY THE BEST QUALITY COMPONENTS Every bullet and case is individually inspected, the deviation of the highest quality

5 03 PRECISION LOADING OF ONLY THE BEST QUALITY COMPONENTS Every bullet and case is individually inspected, the deviation of the highest quality single-base powder charge is minimized and the ignition time of the primers remains constant, providing quality that exceeds the precision of hand loading.

6 04 RELOADABILITY Due to a proprietary heat treatment method, as well as zero impurities of the case material, our cartridges have the industry s highest reloadability and pressure resistance, maximizing the lifespan and safety of any rifle. Picture: Depicted on the top is the average metallurgic microstructure of other high quality brass. Depicted on the bottom is the small-diameter grain structure of Sako brass.

7 05 STOPPING POWER All hunting loads and bullets are developed at the Sako ballistics laboratory. They are tested during real big game hunts for optimal weight retention and double-diameter mushrooming for maximum impact. Picture: Sako Hammerhead is a bonded softpoint bullet. It is depicted before and after mushrooming in tissue.

HAMMERHEAD & SUPER HAMMERHEAD Both Sako Hammerhead and Sako Super Hammerhead are bonded bullets suited for various types of hunting and shooting purposes.

8 HAMMERHEAD & SUPER HAMMERHEAD Both Sako Hammerhead and Sako Super Hammerhead are bonded bullets suited for various types of hunting and shooting purposes. Sako Hammerhead is a heavy jacketed soft-point bullet with a bonded core. The bullet shape and construction are specially designed to prevent core separation and to provide controlled mushrooming with excellent stopping power. The bullet is very effective for moose-type big game hunting at short and medium distances. Sako Super Hammerhead is a heavy jacketed, boat tail non-fragmenting bullet, ensuring controlled expansion. Its high ballistic co-efficiency and more streamlined shape make it suitable for longer distances and the bonded core provides high weight retention. It was developed and tested in Sako ballistic laboratories first, followed by extensive big game hunting tests.

9 Energy (J) g Hammerhead 256A 11.7 g Super Hammerhead 236A HAMMERHEAD PERFORMANCE SUPER HAMMERHEAD PERFORMANCE Shock effect Penetration Flat trajectory Accuracy Shock effect Penetration Flat trajectory Accuracy

10 SAKO HAMMERHEAD A heavy jacketed and soft-point bullet with bonded core. The bullet shape and construction are especially designed to prevent core separation and provide controlled mushrooming with excellent stopping power. The bullet is very effective for big game hunting at short and medium distances. SAKO SUPER HAMMERHEAD A heavy jacketed, strong and non-fragmenting bullet that ensures controlled expansion. A bonded core provides high weight retention, which results in effective penetration. It is boat-tailed for high ballistic efficiency, which causes a flatter trajectory. It was developed and tested in Sako ballistic laboratories first, followed by actual extensive big game hunting tests. SAKO GAMEHEAD A traditional and accurate soft-pointed bullet. It is an excellent all-purpose hunting bullet for small to medium-sized game.

11 SAKO DANGEROUS GAME SOLID A strong, flat-nosed, solid brass bullet that is non-toxic and contains no lead. Its power grooves are especially designed for less friction, preventing the barrel from wearing out. The bullet deeply penetrates tissue without expanding. The DS-Solid is a reliable dangerous-game bullet for special hunting situations. SAKO SPEEDHEAD FMJ A full-metal jacket bullet that delivers ultimate accuracy for target shooting and small game hunting. It provides minimal pelt and meat damage on furred game or birds. SAKO RACEHEAD OTM A thin jacketed, match-grade open-tip boat-tailed bullet developed solely for rifle competitions. When long-range accuracy is needed, demand the one and only bullet that takes home the win.

12 POWERHEAD COPPER BULLETS Sako Powerhead is our 100% copper bullet product line. All-copper Powerhead bullets provide deeper penetration together with rapid expansion and near 100% weight retention. These properties combined with high-quality propellant and Sako quality brass make it the optimal solution for even the most demanding hunting purposes.

SAKO POWERHEAD The Sako Powerhead (Barnes TSX ) is an expanding hunting bullet with an extremely high weight retention and

Thanks to its traditional all-copper composition, it maintains a weight retention of more than 99% upon impact.

faster expansion when compared to the original Powerhead (TSX ).

13 SAKO POWERHEAD The Sako Powerhead (Barnes TSX ) is an expanding hunting bullet with an extremely high weight retention and excellent penetration. Thanks to its traditional all-copper composition, it maintains a weight retention of more than 99% upon impact. SAKO POWERHEAD II The Sako Powerhead II (Barnes Tipped TSX ) has a polymer tip and a re-engineered nose cavity to provide an even faster expansion when compared to the original Powerhead (TSX ). The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion and improves ballistics at longer distances making it ideal for long range hunting. Both Sako Powerhead and Powerhead II are available in calibers: 222 Rem, 243 Win, 6.5x55 SE, 270 Win, 7x64, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Win, Sprg, 300 Win Mag, 8x57 JS, 9.3x62, 9.3x66 Sako, 9.3x74R and 375 H&H.

15 TRADITIONAL HUNTING Traditional hunting makes you feel at one with nature. Your personal pride and ambition is met by a closeness to nature and its beauty. Sako traditional hunting cartridges are both reliable and high performing. They have the expansion of a traditional soft-point bullet and the long-range performance of a spitzer or semispitzer-shaped bullet. Match them with a Sako or Tikka rifle and they are all you need for small to big game hunting. Sako Hammerhead, Super Hammerhead and Gamehead are well suited for traditional hunting purposes. Further information on recommended calibers and cartridges is listed in the main caliber chart, found in the back of the catalogue. SCANDINAVIAN BIRD HUNTING In 1946, Sako launched the legendary 7x33 Sako caliber Scandinavian bird hunting. This particular caliber is still in use to this day as Sako continues to create the famous 5.1 g full metal jacket (FMJ) and round-nose bullet, especially designed for bird hunting. Passionate bird hunters who have traveled the world in pursuit of extraordinary hunting experiences will find Scandinavian Capercaillie and Black Grouse hunts in a class of their own. Unlike traditional pheasant, partridge or duck hunting, bird hunting in Finland, Sweden or Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime trophy hunt.

16 PREMIUM HUNTING TAYLOR KO FACTOR Sako has been manufacturing hunting cartridges since In 2011, we introduced Sako 85 Safari XL calibers. Our Limited Edition premium Sako 85 Safari rifles are handmade by master gunsmiths and call for nothing less than real Safari calibers: 500 Jeffrey, 450 Rigby, 416 Rigby, 375 H & H Mag, 9.3x66 Sako. Big game safari is not an everyday sport, but a special adventure. Make it an unforgettable event with once-in-a-lifetime results using the best equipment possible: Sako 85 Safari rifles and Sako Safari cartridges x66 Sako 375 H&H Mag 416 Rigby 450 Rigby 500 Jeffery CARTRIDGE BULLET WEIGHT VELOCITY BULLET TYPE GRAMS GRAIN M/S FPS S.D K.O 9.3x66 Sako Hammerhead H&H Mag Twinhead II Rigby Twinhead II Rigby Twinhead II Jeffery Twinhead II

19 LONG RANGE HUNTING Long range hunting requires precision, reliability and responsibility. This type of hunting entails greater distances between the shooter and his target, and demands good judgment and responsible conduct. Only rifles and cartridges specifically designed for long range hunting, such as Sako 85 Long Range rifle, should be used in order to get the accuracy and precision needed for this particular type of hunting. CARTRIDGE BULLET WEIGHT GRAMS GRAIN BULLET TYPE 7x Arrowhead II 7 mm Rem Mag Arrowhead II 308 Win Super Hammerhead 308 Win Arrowhead II Sprg Super Hammerhead Sprg Arrowhead II 300 WSM Arrowhead II 300 Win Mag Super Hammerhead 300 Win Mag Arrowhead II

20 VARMINT HUNTING Varmint hunting demands speedy reactions and ultimately, effective cartridges. Sako Varmint hunting cartridges are as effective as it gets. Polymer-tipped bullets deliver on both accuracy and fragmentation, ensuring optimal performance. Pair them with a heavy-barreled rifle, and you are ready for the hunt. This pastime protects crops and livestock from getting eaten by pest mammals, such as badgers, prairie dogs, marmots, coyotes and ground squirrels. CARTRIDGE BULLET WEIGHT GRAMS GRAIN BULLET TYPE VELOCITY (M/S) 222 Rem Arrowhead Rem Arrowhead Rem Arrowhead SAKO ARROWHEAD Range (m) Trajectory (cm)

22 TRAINING AMMUNITION TARGET SHOOTING CALIBER BULLET TYPE BULLET WEIGHT GRAMS GRAIN CALIBER BULLET TYPE BULLET WEIGHT GRAMS GRAIN 222 Rem Speedhead/Range, FMJ* Rem Speedhead/Range, FMJ* Rem Speedhead/Range, FMJ* x55 SE Speedhead/Range, FMJ* Win Speedhead/Range, FMJ* x53R Speedhead/Range, FMJ* Sprg Speedhead/Range, FMJ* x62 Speedhead/Range, FMJ* x66 Sako Speedhead/Range, FMJ* Rem Racehead, OTM* Rem Racehead, OTM* mm PPC-USA Racehead, OTM* Rem Racehead, OTM* x55 SE Racehead, OTM* Win Racehead, OTM* Win Racehead, OTM* Win Mag Racehead, OTM* Lapua Mag Racehead, OTM* * FMJ = Full Metal Jacket * OTM = Open Tip Match 223 Rem - 69gr 308 Win - 168gr 300 Win Mag - 175gr 338 Lapua Mag - 300gr Recommended shooting range (m)

TRAINING When it comes to training, the best way to build your confidence in field accuracy is to practice. The good news is that you can improve your shooting skills without spending too much money.

23 TRAINING When it comes to training, the best way to build your confidence in field accuracy is to practice. The good news is that you can improve your shooting skills without spending too much money. If you are looking for high quality cartridges and long-lasting cases, our Sako range competition and training cartridges will serve you well. They are available in most popular calibers and can be purchased in larger quantities at affordable prices. Pair them with our Tikka T3x Sporter for everything a serious shooter could wish for. Traditional full metal jacket (FMJ) training cartridges are designed for limited range training. Training cartridges are designed to operate both on bolt-action and semi-auto rifles. These cartridges have excellent accuracy in well-manufactured firearms. Sako range cartridges are available in value packs of 50 or 100 pcs per box. 338 LAPUA MAGNUM Sako proudly presents 338 Lapua Magnum ammunition. Sako has manufactured 338 Lapua Mag caliber rifles for years and is now introducing specially-made ammunition to match its TRG 338 Lapua Mag rifles. The 338 Lapua Mag ammunition is loaded with 300 grain Sierra MatchKing bullets to guarantee better than 1 MOA accuracy for extremely long distances.

24 BULLET 5.7mm /.224 BULLETS WEIGHT DESCRIPTON gr g DIAMETER QUANTITY PER BOX CALIBER CASES QUANTITY PER BOX RELOADING COMPONENTS 105G Full metal jacket ,70 mm G Soft point ,70 mm G Soft point ,70 mm 100 6mm / E Full metal jacket mm E Soft point mm " 211B Hammerhead mm 50 7mm / B Hammerhead mm B Full metal jacket mm B Soft point mm mm / A Full metal jacket mm A Full metal jacket / cutting edge mm A Hollowpoint mm A Hollowpoint / cutting edge mm A Super Hammerhead mm A Sako OTM mm A Super Hammerhead mm A Hammerhead mm A Hammerhead mm A Hammerhead mm (7.62x39) 134A Soft point mm A Full metal jacket mm 250 8mm / F Hammerhead mm F Hammerhead mm mm 102D Gamehead mm D Hammerhead mm Rem Rem Mag Rem Rem Win Rem Rem x55 SE Win 50 7x mm x x 65R mm Rem Mag x BLK Win x 53R Sprg Win Mag WSM x 53R x 57JS x 57JRS Fed Win Mag x 53R Finnish x x 66 Sako x 74R H&H Mag 50

25 SAKO BALLISTICS The Sako Mobile Ballistics App is an easy-to-use ballistic calculator that allows hunters and long-range shooters to identify the right cartridge for the given purpose. The application stores data on all of Sako s cartridges, and you can create your own profile for your rifle and ammunition combo. The software is free of charge and provides you with product pictures as well as specifications in order to help you find your match. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, and create your own profile. An internet-based desktop version can be found at bullet.sako.fi. SOFTWARE FEATURES Different user profiles Bullet review Temperature compensation Create custom cartridges Various scope clicks Air pressure compensation Metric and imperial units Variable zeroing range Uphill and downhill compensation

26 BULLET GAME VELOCITY BARREL ENERGY TRAJECTORY CALIBER Weight Code NAME Me Ke Ka Pe Hi Ka Pu T m/s LENGHT Joules cm / m ( Line of Sight 4.5 cm ) g grs BC G mm Rem 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem Range 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem 106G GAMEHEAD Rem 110G GAMEHEAD Rem 111G RACEHEAD Rem 422G ARROWHEAD Rem 490G POWERHEAD II Rem Mag 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem Mag 106G GAMEHEAD Rem Mag 110G GAMEHEAD Rem 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem Range 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem 106G GAMEHEAD Rem 110G GAMEHEAD Rem Range 110G GAMEHEAD Rem 113G RACEHEAD Rem 422G ARROWHEAD Rem 492G POWERHEAD II Rem 105G SPEEDHEAD Rem 106G GAMEHEAD Rem 110G GAMEHEAD Rem 422G ARROWHEAD Win 112E GAMEHEAD 5, Win 113E GAMEHEAD Win 114E SPEEDHEAD Win 130E DEERHEAD Win 492E POWERHEAD II Rem 125E GAMEHEAD Rem Range 118H SPEEDHEAD Rem 121H RACEHEAD Rem 122H DEERHEAD x55 SE Range 118H SPEEDHEAD x55 SE 119H RACEHEAD x55 SE 122H DEERHEAD , ,3 6.5x55 SE 493H POWERHEAD II Win 211B HAMMERHEAD Win 485B POWERHEAD x33 Sako 108B SPEEDHEAD x33 Sako 109B GAMEHEAD x64 121B GAMEHEAD x64 216B HAMMERHEAD x64 407B ARROWHEAD II x64 495B POWERHEAD II x 65R 216B HAMMERHEAD mm Rem Mag 216B HAMMERHEAD mm Rem Mag 407B ARROWHEAD II mm Rem Mag 495B POWERHEAD II BLK 120A SPEEDHEAD BLK 129A GAMEHEAD BLK SUBSONIC 137A RACEHEAD x A SPEEDHEAD x A GAMEHEAD SAKO RIFLE CARTRIDGES Before hunting check the local caliber / bullet regulations. Unprimed cases for all the calibers in the data table are available for reloaders. FURRED SMALL GAME AND GAME BIRDS TARGET SHOOTING, COMPETITION ARROWHEAD = Nosler Ballistic Tip DEERHEAD = SP Bonded core VARMINT AND SMALL GAME S HAMMERHEAD = SPBT Bonded core ARROWHEAD II = Swift Scirocco II COPPERHEAD = Expanding copper bullet LIGHT BIG GAME, ROE DEER AND SMALL ANTELOPES HAMMERHEAD = SP Bonded core SPEEDHEAD = Full metal jacket BT = Boat tail BIG GAME, DEER AND MID SIZED ANTELOPES POWERHEAD = Barnes TSX GAMEHEAD = Soft point DS SOLID = Dangerous Game Solid BIG GAME, MOOSE, ELAND, BEAR, LION ETC. POWERHEAD II = Barnes TTSX SUPER RANGE = Hollow point BT OTM = Open Tip Match BIG GAME, BEAR ETC. TWINNHEAD II = Swift A-Frame RACEHEAD = Sierra MatchKing SP = Soft point Recommended use HEAVIEST BIG GAME, CAPE BUFFALO ETC.

27 BULLET GAME VELOCITY BARREL ENERGY TRAJECTORY CALIBER Weight Code NAME Me Ke Ka Pe Hi Ka Pu T m/s LENGHT Joules cm / m ( Line of Sight 4.5 cm ) g grs BC G mm Win 120A SPEEDHEAD Win Range 120A SPEEDHEAD Win 129A GAMEHEAD Win 141A RACEHEAD Win Super Range 146A HOLLOWPOINT Win 227A HAMMERHEAD Win 235A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Win 236A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Win 256A HAMMERHEAD Win Wild Boar 256A HAMMERHEAD Win 408A ARROWHEAD II Win 496A POWERHEAD II x53R Range 120A SPEEDHEAD x53R 227A HAMMERHEAD x53R 236A SUPER HAMMERHEAD x53R 256A HAMMERHEAD Spring 120A SPEEDHEAD Spring Range 120A SPEEDHEAD Spring 129A GAMEHEAD Spring 228A HAMMERHEAD Spring 235A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Spring 236A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Spring 256A HAMMERHEAD Spring 408A ARROWHEAD II Spring 497A POWERHEAD II WSM 236A SUPER HAMMERHEAD WSM 408A ARROWHEAD II Win Mag 140A RACEHEAD Win Mag 228A HAMMERHEAD Win Mag 235A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Win Mag 236A SUPER HAMMERHEAD Win Mag 409A ARROWHEAD II Win Mag 497A POWERHEAD II x53R 201F HAMMERHEAD x57IS 120F GAMEHEAD x57IS 201F HAMMERHEAD x57IS 498F POWERHEAD II x57IRS 121F GAMEHEAD x57IRS 201F HAMMERHEAD Win Mag 211F HAMMERHEAD Lapua Mag. 300F RACEHEAD , ,4-16, x53R Finnish 102D GAMEHEAD x62 Range 132D SPEEDHEAD x62 266D HAMMERHEAD x62 460D ARROWHEAD x62 477D POWERHEAD x66 Sako Range 132D SPEEDHEAD x66 Sako 266D HAMMERHEAD x66 Sako 479D POWERHEAD x74R 266D HAMMERHEAD x74R 477D POWERHEAD H&H Mag 478D POWERHEAD H&H Mag 480D TWINHEAD II H&H Mag 702D DS SOLID Rigby 485D TWINHEAD II Rigby 486D TWINHEAD II Jeffery 487D TWINHEAD II The best way to build your confidence in field accuracy is to practice. You can improve your shooting skills without spending too much money. Sako range cartridges provide you with training and competition cartridges in larger quantities at affordable prices. Sako range cartridges are available in ten popular calibers. SAKO RANGE CARTRIDGES CALIBER TYPE WEIGHT, G / GRS MUZZLE VELOCITY, M/S BOX, PCS 222 Rem Range 3.2 / Rem Range 3.2 / Rem Range 6.5 / Win Range 8.0 / Win Super Range 6.6 / ,5x55SE Range 6.5 / x53R Range 8.0 / Sprg Range 8.0 / x62 Range 15.0 / x66 Range 15.0 /

28 A Beretta Group Company Sako Limited P.o.box 149 Fi Riihimäki Finland

Yours sincerely. Henry Paasikivi President, CEO Sako Ltd

Yours sincerely. Henry Paasikivi President, CEO Sako Ltd 2004 How to be modern in a field where tradition is one of the core values? How to be tried and tested when introducing unique innovations? How to combine old-world craftsmanship and hi-tech performance