Sako – Built for the Shot That Matters
When you spend as much time in the backcountry as we do—climbing ridgelines at dawn, glassing treelines through shifting weather, waiting hours for a single ethical opportunity—you come to understand what kind of gear truly earns its place. For us, Sako rifles have become a trusted part of that journey.
We don’t carry rifles for show. Every tool we bring into the field has to serve a purpose and perform without compromise. Sako does exactly that. Whether we’re tracking moose through the thick bush of northern Ontario or watching a far slope for a sheep high in the Rockies, we know we’re carrying a rifle built for precision, balance, and reliability in the harshest conditions this country can throw at us.
We’ve used a variety of Sako models over the years, from the classic 85 series to the modern and modular S20 and now the model 90 and 100. No matter the platform, the performance is always the same—tight groups, smooth action, and confidence behind the trigger. These rifles don’t just shoot straight—they shoot predictably, and that’s what really matters when the wind is shifting and you’ve got seconds to act.
I still remember one hunt where we’d been after a big northern whitetail for three days. We finally got our window late in the afternoon, light fading, winds swirling. It was one shot, clean and deliberate. My Sako settled in perfectly. The shot rang true. That moment wasn’t luck—it was years of practice supported by gear we trust to do its job when it counts.
What makes Sako stand out isn’t just the performance—it’s the philosophy behind it. These rifles are built in Finland, by folks who know what it means to hunt hard and respect the land. Their craftsmanship reflects generations of purpose-driven design. Everything from the bolt to the barrel is engineered with intent. You feel it in the weight, the trigger, the way it handles in the cold. It’s a rifle built for hunters, by hunters.
That shared respect for tradition, for ethical hunting, and for the integrity of the outdoors is why we’re proud to carry Sako in Canada in the Rough. We don’t feature anything on this show we don’t believe in. Sako has earned that belief the honest way—by performing in the field, day after day, season after season.
We trust our hunts to Sako. Not because of a logo, not because of a deal—but because we’ve seen, time and again, what they’re capable of when it matters most. And when you’re deep in the backcountry, with one chance and no second takes, that trust makes all the difference.
Scroll down to see Sako in action—on our shoulders, in the wild, and woven into the stories we’re proud to share.