Sako 85 Hunter Stainless Rifles have a series of actions which are designated Extra Short (XS), Short (S) and Short Magnum (SM), Medium action (M), and Long action (L). All metal parts are made of stainless steel or are specially coated to ensure excellent wear and corrosion resistance in different weather conditions. These actions offer traditional Sako features such as action sizes matched to cartridges, mechanical ejection, and integral tapered scope mount rails. Additionally, there is a controlled feed on all models to ensure reliable cartridge feed to the chamber in all situations.
The single-stage trigger pull is adjustable from 1 kg to 2 kg (2 to 4 lbs). The Sako 85 Hunter Stainless safety features a mechanism that allows loading and unloading of the rifle with safety engaged. The magazine is detachable and can also be loaded through the ejection port. Magazine release is prevented against accidental release.
The Sako 85 Hunter Stainless Rifle features a Monte Carlo style oiled walnut stock with red recoil pad, palm swell, and Sako checke-rings. This rifle comes without open sights, and XS, S, and M models are also available with short barrel with thread at the muzzle for muzzle brake or suppressor.