It was mandatory for the company to become part of a larger entity in the arms industry. It had been obvious for some time that the resources of a company of Sako's size and the interests of its then owners, Nokia and Valmet, would not be sufficient in international competition. This success also helped Sako take the next step. The success of this rifle, the first one Sako had ever fully designed, changed the course of the company. The crucial factor in consolidating the company's success turned out to be the Sako 75 product range, introduced in 1996.
Here, the new Powerhead Blade hunting cartridge. One of Sako's strengths is that it has always producedĪmmunition as well.
