L579 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The L579 is a Finnish bolt-action magazine-fed rifle in .308 Winchester, introduced by Sako in 1959. Also known as the Forester, it was built on Sako’s medium-length action and uses a detachable box magazine.
| Manufacturer | Sako |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Caliber | .308 Winchester |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.300 kg |
| Length | 1090 mm |
| Barrel length | 552 mm |