SAKO Load Data

Our SAKO load data covers 177,671 load recipes for 21 bullets and 171 calibers. Find all bullets and reloading data below and compare the performance of different powders for each bullet and caliber combination side-by-side.

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Sako is a renowned Finnish firearms manufacturer with a distinguished history dating back to 1921. Originally founded by the Finnish Army after World War I to produce precision rifles for military use, the company rapidly expanded into the civilian market, becoming a trusted name among hunters and sport shooters worldwide. Over the decades, Sako has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, technological innovation, and unwavering reliability. Its commitment to quality has made it a respected leader in the global firearms industry, serving the needs of professional hunters, competitive marksmen, and tactical users alike.

In addition to firearms, Sako also manufactures a premium line of ammunition engineered to match the performance and accuracy of its rifles. The company's ammunition portfolio includes several distinct product lines, each tailored to specific shooting applications. The Sako Powerhead series is built for high-impact performance, making it ideal for big game hunting. The Super Hammerhead line emphasizes deep penetration and reliable expansion, particularly suited for medium to large game. For precision shooting and varmint control, the Sako Precision range delivers outstanding consistency and accuracy. The Gamehead series provides a versatile, cost-effective option for general-purpose hunting, balancing performance with affordability.

Each line reflects Sako’s rigorous quality standards and its dedication to meeting the diverse demands of modern shooters. With more than a century of experience and innovation, Sako continues to set benchmarks in both firearms and ammunition manufacturing, upholding a legacy of excellence rooted in Finnish engineering.

Bullets Covered

21 bullets

All SAKO Load Data

380 combinations

.308 Win. + .308 | 162gr | SAKO Blade

75 powders150 loads

.30-06 Spring. + .308 | 162gr | SAKO Blade

99 powders198 loads

9.3 x 62 + .366 | 230gr | SAKO Blade

81 powders162 loads

.270 Win. + .277 | 120gr | SAKO Blade

101 powders202 loads

8 x 57 IRS + .323 | 200gr | Sako Hammerhead

74 powders148 loads

.308 Win. + .308 | 180gr | Sako Hammerhead

99 powders198 loads

8 x 57 IS + .323 | 180gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

83 powders166 loads

.30-06 Spring. + .308 | 180gr | Sako Hammerhead

94 powders188 loads

.30-06 Spring. + .308 | 220gr | Sako Hammerhead

91 powders182 loads

.300 Win. Mag. + .308 | 175gr | SAKO Blade

95 powders190 loads

8 x 57 IS + .323 | 200gr | Sako Hammerhead

93 powders186 loads

6.5 x 55 Swedish + .264 | 120gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

83 powders166 loads

.308 Win. + .308 | 180gr | Sako SuperHammerhead

100 powders200 loads

.308 Win. + .308 | 150gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

80 powders160 loads

.270 Win. + .277 | 156gr | Sako Hammerhead

87 powders174 loads

.30-06 Spring. + .308 | 170gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

97 powders194 loads

.300 Win. Mag. + .308 | 170gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

100 powders200 loads

.270 Weath. Mag. + .277 | 120gr | SAKO Blade

89 powders178 loads

7 x 65 R Brenneke + .284 | 140gr | SAKO Powerhead Blade Pro

90 powders180 loads

.338 Win Mag. + .338 | 250gr | Sako Hammerhead

98 powders196 loads

7 mm-08 Rem. + .284 | 140gr | SAKO Powerhead Blade Pro

95 powders190 loads

.308 Win. + .308 | 175gr | SAKO Blade

85 powders170 loads

.325 WSM + .323 | 180gr | Sako Powerhead Blade

100 powders200 loads

.300 Win. Mag. + .308 | 180gr | Sako SuperHammerhead

88 powders176 loads

About SAKO load data on XXL Reloading

This page collects every SAKO bullet we hold reloading data for, grouped by caliber and bullet weight. Each caliber and bullet combination links to a detail page with powder-by-powder load recipes: powder brand and type, start and maximum charge weight in grains and grams, case fill ratio, calculated peak chamber pressure, muzzle velocity and the barrel length the load was computed for.

Unlike a manufacturer's own tables, our SAKO data is generated with an inner-ballistics engine across the full powder range, so you can compare many powders side by side for the same bullet instead of the handful a single load manual prints. Charge weights, pressures and velocities are modelled consistently, which makes cross-powder and cross-caliber comparison meaningful when you work up a load.

Use the caliber and bullet-weight filters above to narrow the list, switch to the Bullets tab to browse the SAKO product range, and open any combination to see the full load table. All data is calculated reference data for experienced handloaders: always start at the minimum charge, work up carefully in your own rifle, and cross-check against current published data before firing.