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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 Tactical EVO US Rifle Review

Sabatti Tactical EVO US is a bolt-action rifle specifically conceived for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) shooting competitions, and it is a slightly modified version of the standard Tactical EVO rifle. There are some relatively minor differences between them which we’ll cover in this review, but they are essentially the same rifle, with the US version being more suitable for the American competitive shooting environment. In general, both EVO models are a testament to Sabatti’s devotion to entering and establishing itself in the tactical and competitive fields.

Sabatti Tactical EVO US in .308 Win

Figure 1: Sabatti Tactical EVO US in .308 Win. (Source: https://www.deltamike.co.nz/product/sabatti-tactical-evo-us/)

Sabatti Tactical EVO US boasts a cold-hammer-forged barrel with a 22 mm (0.86-inch) diameter and makes use of the Sabatti’s patented Multi-Radial Rifling (MRR) system which improves the rifle’s accuracy and the barrel longevity. The barrel comes in two different lengths: 56 cm (22-inch) and 66 cm (26-inch). It also comes with a 5/8” muzzle thread that is covered with a protective cap. It has a noticeable “Blizzard” action which is characterized by the spirally fluted bolt. The chrome-plated steel bolt with a 60-degree throw has 3 locking lugs for safety purposes and a replaceable handle. The innovative action is of the push-feed style and is connected to the stock using only two supporting points, which makes it sort of “float” within the stock itself in a “suspended” manner. According to the manufacturer, this reduces the effects of the stock’s post-shot vibrations on the action, thus further improving the accuracy of the shooting.

In contrast to the standard Sabatti Tactical EVO that has a receiver resembling the older 1st Gen. Rover models, Sabatti Tactical EVO US comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail. On the right side of the rail, behind the bolt handle, there is a two-position safety catch that locks the trigger and the bolt. The rifle has a three-lever Match trigger that has a pull weight of 600 g (1.3 lbs), and a removable 7-round AICS polymer magazine. The catch for removing the magazine is on the outside of the trigger guard. It (the rifle) ends in an aesthetically pleasing polymer buttstock with an adjustable cheek rest.

How is Sabatti Tactical EVO different than Sabatti Tactical EVO US?

Sabatti Tactical EVO got released in 2019, but in early 2020 Sabatti announced a new version of the model: Sabatti Tactical EVO US. Being shorter and lighter than the standard version, Tactical EVO US was specifically made to better fit the more dynamic environment of the American shooting competitions.

Sabatti Tactical EVO’s barrel is 71 cm (28-inch) long and measures 28 mm (1.1-inch) in diameter, but Sabatti Tactical EVO US’ barrel length is reduced to 66 cm (26-inch) or even 56 cm (22-inch), and its diameter to 22 mm (0.87-inch), which makes the rifle more mobile and thus better suited for the American market that usually features more shooter movement in its competitive environment. The weight of the Sabatti Tactical EVO US is further reduced by featuring a polymer stock that is approx. 440 g (0.97 lbs) lighter than the standard Tactical EVO’s heavier fiberglass-reinforced stock. This is likely Sabatti’s way of compensating for the heavier mounting surface that comes with the US version. As opposed to the standard Sabatti Tactical EVO that has 4 tapped holes on top of the receiver for mounting purposes, the Tactical EVO US comes with a factory-issued Picatinny rail instead, with an additional Picatinny rail on the underside of the fore-end as well. The US version is also equipped with a 7-round AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) magazine, while the European model comes with a standard 3-round magazine.

Sabatti Tactical EVO US Calibers

Sabatti Tactical EVO US can be chambered for:

6 mm Creedmoor
6.5x47 Lapua
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5x55 SE
.284 Shehane
.308 Win.
.300 Win. Mag.

Sabatti Tactical EVO US Variants

Sabatti Tactical EVO US Black
Sabatti Tactical EVO US Chrome
Sabatti Tactical EVO US Desert

Sabatti Tactical EVO US’ receiver comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail which offers a high number of mounting possibilities.

The receiver and bolt of Sabatti Tactical EVO US with a visible mounting surface

Figure 2: The receiver and bolt of Sabatti Tactical EVO US with a visible mounting surface (Source: https://www.armurerie-eliott.com/carabines-tir-et-chasse/carabines-sabatti/carabine-sabatti-tactical-evo-us-black-308.html)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Tactical EVO US

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Tactical EVO US

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 Tactical EVO US comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail, all of the one-piece scope mounts suitable for Picatinny will fit on the Tactical EVO US, 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 Tactical EVO US.

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 Tactical EVO US

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti Tactical EVO US

If you’re looking for an affordable and reliable fixed scope mounting solution for your Sabatti Tactical EVO US, then look no further than these 30 mm Rusan Picatinny tactical rings. They are made of aluminum, and they come with a 10-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti Tactical EVO US

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 of German quality for your Sabatti Tactical EVO US.

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Sabatti Tactical EVO US Rifle Review

How is Sabatti Tactical EVO different than Sabatti Tactical EVO US?

Sabatti Tactical EVO US Calibers

Sabatti Tactical EVO US Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Tactical EVO US

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Tactical EVO US

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti Tactical EVO US

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti Tactical EVO US

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