For Sniper: Sabatti Tactical Evo Precision Rifle

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Sabatti is a well-known Italian gunsmith. Their core business is the manufacture of barrels for many renowned manufacturers, making them a well-established name in the industry. Sabatti also produces precision rifles themselves. We were able to inspect and test their latest masterpiece on-site, the Tactical EVO.

Sabatti has been around for over 400 years, and in the image you can see one of their early works. Back then, the company was already state-of-the-art, a reputation they have maintained to this day. Their barrels and rifles are always top-notch in terms of quality, including their new bolt-action rifle Tactical EVO. It looks much more modern compared to the pistol shown here.

The Sabatti Tactical Evo in all its glory. Here are some of the key technical details:

• Caliber and Twist: .308 Winchester (1:11); 6.5×47 Lapua (1:8); 6.5 Creedmoor (1:8); 6.5×55 SE (1:8); .300 Winchester Magnum (1:11); .284 Shehane (1:8,25)
• Locking system: 3 locking lugs with 60° opening angle
• Trigger system: 3-Lever, Match grade
• Magazine capacity: 3 round and 6 round magazine, US version compatible with AICS standard
• Barrel length: Standard Version: 71 cm / 27.9”, 28 mm at muzzle, cylindrical; US Version: 56 cm / 22”, 22 mm at muzzle, conical
• Total length: 114 cm / 44.8”; 99 cm / 39” (US Version)
• Weight: 6.2 kg; 5.2 kg (US Version)

If you're wondering how the US version of this rifle looks, we'll show you. In the image, you can see the Standard Version with black metal parts ...

... and here for comparison, the US Version. The barrel is shorter, conically tapered, and equipped with a magazine well for AICS compatible magazines. The stock is made of a slightly lighter synthetic material and features attachment points for quick sling mounting.

The Sabatti Tactical EVO comes in several versions, with different stock materials, finishes, or barrel lengths. The customer has a variety to choose from. What you see in the image is essentially the same rifle - in different configurations.

At the end, the barrels are threaded with a 5/8″-24 thread. This is very practical if you want to mount a muzzle brake or suppressor.

What's special about Sabatti are their Multi Radius Rifling (MRR) barrels. In the image, you can see the mandrels required for barrel production. At the top is a classic rifling profile with lands and grooves that give the bullet its spin. Below is the mandrel for Sabatti's MRR barrel. It looks different somehow.

In the cross-sectional sketch, you can see it even better. On the far left under number 1 is the traditional lands and grooves profile. Under number 3, you see Sabatti's MRR profile. There are no sharp edges inside the barrel, yet the bullet is still spun. This is achieved by compressing the projectile in shape, rather than cutting into the jacket, as with lands and grooves.

This results in higher muzzle velocities with the same barrel lengths and fewer copper or tombac deposits. Also, when mechanically cleaning with brushes, you don't have to worry as much about damaging anything, since there are no lands to round, which can negatively impact precision. All in all, an evolution in barrel production.

The chromed bolt has been lightened with spiral milling. Not only does it look nice, but it also has practical aspects. Dirt is less likely to cause the bolt to jam.

The total lock angle is 60° and the bolt handle is horizontal in the open position. It will never obstruct the scope. Sabatti also put some thought into the Bolt Knob. It is interchangeable, as the bolt handle is threaded with a 5/16″ thread, compatible with a multitude of knob manufacturers.

The bolt features three locking lugs. This is a more stable solution than two lugs and less prone to errors than four lugs. Testing has also shown that the bolt movement was very smooth with each cycling.

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