Sabatti pre-2021 STR Sport

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti’s history can be traced back to the early 18th century’s Val Trompia, a region in northern Italy that is historically well known for metalworking and arms manufacturing. We know of one Lodovico Sabatti working there as a gunsmith in the early 1700s, in the city of Gardone Val Trompia. He was regarded as an excellent barrel maker and a flintlock pistol maker, skills that later became somewhat of a trademark for the Sabatti family.

In the first half 1800s, a man by the name of Giuseppe Sabatti gained considerable fame as one of the best Damascus steel barrel manufacturers ever, thus further contributing to Sabatti’s rising influence in the craft. In fact, it was throughout the 19th century when several members of the Sabatti family became respected practitioners of the trade, some of whom opened their own workshops, while others joined forces with other gunsmiths to open companies, many of which are still in operation today. Sabatti members also played an important role as gunsmiths in the turbulent years of Italian unification.

After a seeming decline of the Sabatti family in the first half of the 20th century, Antonio Sabatti entered a partnership with Giuseppe Tanfoglio to form a new company almost immediately after World War II (in 1946). Their joint company was named SATA (Sabatti and Tanfoglio), and it reinvigorated the Italian gun manufacturing business. They first put all their efforts into manufacturing high-quality hunting shotguns and rifles, but in 1956 they also introduced their first pistols for personal defense.

The partnership ended in 1960 with Giuseppe founding Tanfoglio while Antonio’s sons set up their own company, which until 1990 operated under the name FIAS (Fabbrica Italiana Armi Sabatti). They seemingly split SATA down the middle – Tanfoglio specialized in hand pistols only while Sabatti to this day remains a well-respected manufacturer of hunting shotguns and rifles. And just like in the past, the quality of the barrels and actions are still Sabatti’s main strengths. They even patented a new Multi-Radial Rifling (MRR) system which extends the life cycle of the rifle’s barrel, and due to the lack of traditional sharp corners, it prevents excessive bore fouling. MRR system thus increases the overall quality of barrels, making Sabatti rifles, such as Sabatti Urban Sniper, Saphire, Saphire E.R., or ST-18, a great pick.

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Rifle Review

Sabatti STR Sport is a modernly designed bolt-action rifle specifically created for precision target shooting. Even though the “STR” is an abbreviation for “Sabatti Tactical Rifle”, the STR Sport mostly sees use in sports shooting competitions and not so much in the tactical fields. It entered the market in 2017 but has since seen some modifications that transformed it into an almost entirely different rifle. In this review, we’ll cover the STR Sport as it was before the major redesign in 2021. If you are interested in the review and scope mounts for the newer STR Sport version, visit this page.

Figure 1: Sabatti STR Sport (pre-2021) in .308 Win. (Source: https://www.armimagazine.it/sabatti-str-sport-carabina-da-tiro/)

Since Sabatti STR Sport was at first just a competitive-oriented variant of the standard STR model with very few differences between them, it shares most of its core specifications. It is built around the traditional Rover action of the push-feed style. The basic STR model has a pre-installed full-length 20 MOA Picatinny rail, but the STR Sport was modified to enter the market with a standard Picatinny rail pre-installed on the receiver. The all-steel action hosts a polished bolt with an interchangeable bolt handle and 2 locking lugs for safety purposes. Behind the bolt handle, on the right side of the receiver, there’s a safety catch that locks the rifle’s three-lever Match trigger. A two-stage Match trigger was available on request when the rifle first hit the shelves, but we weren’t able to determine if that has changed since then. The trigger has a pull weight of 600 g (1.3 lbs) and it’s protected by a comfortably spacious trigger guard. On the outside of the trigger guard, there’s a magazine catch that quickly and easily detaches the rifle’s 3-round polymer AICS (Accuracy International Chassis) magazine. A larger 5- or 7-round magazine is available if needed, but the 3-round one is generally most suitable for F-Class competitions which the pre-2021 STR Sport is intended for.

Sabatti STR Sport’s barrel first measured 710 mm (28-inch) in length and 22 mm (0.86-inch) in diameter, but Sabatti soon opted for a wider 28 mm (1.1-inch) diameter that makes the barrel more durable and thus more suitable for F-Class shooting competitions. It comes with a 5/8”-24 threaded muzzle covered by a protective cap and makes use of the Sabatti’s patented Multi-Radial Rifling (MRR) system that arguably increases the barrel’s accuracy and its longevity. Sabatti STR Sport also has a wider forend than the standard STR. The latter is equipped with an AR-style Picatinny hand guard with 3 Picatinny side rails, while the (pre-2021) STR Sport comes with an integrated Anschutz-style bipod rail instead. The pre-2021 Sabatti STR Sport ends in an aesthetically pleasing modular buttstock. It is fully adjustable, but it is, in contrast to the standard STR model, not foldable.

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Calibers

Sabatti STR Sport is chambered for:

6.5x47 Lapua
6.5 Creedmoor
.284 Shehane
.308 Win.

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Variants

It is a bit complicated when we talk about Sabatti STR Sport variants. This is because the Sabatti STR Sport was at first the only variant of the base model. While the standard STR was meant to be used in the tactical fields, the STR Sport was intended for more competitive applications. But since the experience gathered through the years proved the rifle to be more successful in the competitive environment, Sabatti chose to focus all their STR resources on the STR Sport model. In 2021 they announced a completely redesigned STR Sport with an additional STR Sport FC variant, and they effectively retired the older STR model while also introducing a bit of confusion to the naming of the rifles. There are now 2 versions of the Sabatti STR Sport model: pre-2021 and post-2021, with the latter having an additional FC variant and having very little in common with the original STR base model that is now retired. The main difference between the pre-2021 and post-2021 Sabatti STR Sport rifles is in the action. While the former was designed with the Sabatti’s traditional Rover action, the latter incorporated a new and improved “Blizzard” action. The easiest way to visually set them apart, though, is by their buttstocks. The pre-2021 STR Sport has a modular buttstock while the post-2021 has a skeletonized one. The Sabatti STR Sport variants are:

Sabatti STR
Sabatti STR Desert
Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)
Sabatti STR Sport (Post-2021)
Sabatti STR Sport FC**
Sabatti STR Sport Black*
Sabatti STR Sport Red*

* Both Sabatti STR Sport and STR Sport FC are available in these colors.

** Introduced only after 2021 when the STR Sport model was already completely changed, which is why it is more of a post-2021 STR Sport variant.

Sabatti STR Sport’s receiver comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail which offers a high number of mounting possibilities.

Pre-2021 Sabatti STR Sport with a visible mounting surface on the receiver.

Figure 2: Pre-2021 Sabatti STR Sport with a visible mounting surface on the receiver. The receiver is of the traditional Rover action style. (Source: https://www.nordis.fi/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sabatti-Product-Catalog-2020-ENG-web.pdf).

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Since Sabatti STR Sport comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail, all the one-piece scope mounts suitable for Picatinny will fit on the STR Sport, too.

There’s even less dilemma around the interchangeability of two-piece mounts since they don’t have to meet any of the length requirements. Therefore, any two-piece scope mount that fits on a Picatinny rail will also fit on the Sabatti STR Sport.

Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We will gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Contessa offers a wide array of great mounting solutions, and therefore we think these 30 mm Contessa Picatinny rings would be an excellent choice for your pre-2021 STR Sport. These rings ensure quality and reliability, while they also come at a relatively affordable price. They are made of steel and come with a 30-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

When it comes to flexibility, detachable repeatable scope mounts are the way to go. Being able to easily attach and detach an optic without any tools and retaining zero at the same time can be a great advantage. If this is what you’re looking for, you might want to consider this aluminum INNOMOUNT scope mounting solution for your Sabatti STR Sport (pre-2021).

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Airguns or pellet guns (the name comes from projectiles they shoot – pellets) are popular among all generations of people with a variety of different interests.

They are used for

plinking,
hunting,
sport competitions etc.

All these activities demand variety of different airguns. A lot of these applications do not require a rifle scope for using an air gun, but some of them do – especially hunting or long range shooting.

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General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

It is common to almost all airguns that they have 11 mm dovetail on the receiver. This dovetail is full length and it is used for mounting a rifle scope or diopter. Such dovetails are basically the same as on the rimfire rifles (.22 calibre). It is important to know that they share the same mounting platform and this is why we can found airgun scope mounts also on rimfire rifles and normally, similar scopes are used on both types of rifles.

When thinking of mounting a rifle scope on the airgun, we have to consider that spring powered airguns have strong recoil in both directions. This is why the robustness and rigidness of the mounts is extremely important (especially with spring powered airguns). This problem is not the case with rimfire rifles, where recoil is very mild.

Mostly, these mounts are made from aluminium and can also have a screw that serves as recoil stopper. The screw can be placed vertically, but with the two part design scope mounts, screw can be placed horizontally. Although, majority of airgun scope mounts comes without recoil notches. There are two options available for mounting the scope on the airgun monoblock scope mount: 25.4 mm (1’’) or 30 mm rings. Other dimensions can also be found, however - they are extremely rare.

Normally, airgun mounts are affordable and in most cases fixed. Detachable airgun scope mounts are usually very rare. However, the most affordable airgun mounts are also the ones from the lowest quality (although, sufficient) and high quality mounts can be expensive, too.

Adjustable inclination on the rifle scope mounts is advisable, usable and a lot of times needed (because of the imperfections of different parts – rifle, mount, rings and dovetail). Some of the mounts also have recoil buffer available. There are also available shock absorbing recoil buffers that can be bought separately and installed behind the scope mount and help to absorb recoil.

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

Monoblock scope mounts for airguns are definitely more reliable than two piece scope mounts. This is normally because they can handle recoil much better. They are robust, rigid, hard and they offer great clamping surface for the dovetail. However, with monoblock scope mounts, setting the proper eye relief might be an issue in some cases. Also, monoblock mounts are almost always more expensive than similar two piece mounts. Clamping surface on the rail which is connected to the rings in one piece is usually higher than it can be with comparable two piece mounts. This might also be an disadvantage, worth mentioning.

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

When we are talking about two piece solutions of airgun mounts, we should not forget to mention some of the differences between one part and two part design of these mounts. One part design is easier to produce, therefore these mounts are cheaper as a rule. Versatility with one part design of scope mounts is normally poor. More options of mounting a scope are normally available with two part design scope mounts. It is good to know that airgun scope mounts for rifle scopes with rail systems are not usual (actually, they are rare). If they are available, they are normally available with two part design of scope mounts. Example for such mount could be Recknagel’s tip off mount for 11 mm dovetail on the bottom and with Zeiss rail option (ZM/VM) on the top. They also offer a LM rail version of these mounts.

Sabatti pre-2021 STR Sport

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Rifle Review

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Calibers

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

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Sabatti pre-2021 STR Sport

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Rifle Review

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Calibers

Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021) Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti STR Sport

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti STR Sport (Pre-2021)

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General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

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