Sabatti STR (Sabatti Tactical Rifle) 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle (with long range testing to 1400 yards!!!)

Published on August 3, 2017
Duration: 30:05

This review of the Sabatti STR rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor by Ozzie Reviews highlights its impressive long-range accuracy, reaching out to 1400 yards. The reviewer details the rifle's features, including its multi-radial rifling, adjustable stock, and trigger, while also noting some minor drawbacks like the magazine fit and stock adjustment mechanism. The video provides extensive shooting data from 100 yards to 1400 yards, demonstrating the rifle's performance with various factory ammunition types.

Quick Summary

The Sabatti STR rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor offers exceptional long-range accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups at 800 yards and hitting targets at 1400 yards. Key features include multi-radial rifling, a 3.8 lb trigger, and a 26-inch heavy barrel, though some minor criticisms exist regarding magazine fit and stock operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:48100 Yard Accuracy
  2. 01:01800 Yard Accuracy
  3. 01:101400 Yard Shooting
  4. 01:45Introduction to Sabatti STR
  5. 01:53What's Included
  6. 02:37Caliber Options
  7. 02:54Rifle Overview & Weight
  8. 03:21Barrel Specifications
  9. 03:43Forend & Rails
  10. 03:50Optics Setup
  11. 04:09Bipod Setup
  12. 04:23Action & Bolt
  13. 05:06Magazine Capacity
  14. 05:29Trigger Pull Weight
  15. 05:46Pistol Grip
  16. 05:59Stock Features
  17. 06:25Folding Stock Mechanism
  18. 07:01Stock Adjustability
  19. 07:50Multi-Radial Rifling Explained
  20. 08:35Rifle Origin & Price
  21. 08:56Ammunition Selection
  22. 09:47Sighting In & 100 Yard Testing
  23. 12:46100 Yard Results
  24. 13:52Rifle Zeroed for Winchester Ammo
  25. 14:05Long Range Testing Plan
  26. 14:56Shooting at 600 Yards
  27. 15:50Shooting at 800 Yards
  28. 17:01800 Yard Accuracy Assessment
  29. 17:40Moving to 1000 Yards
  30. 18:161000 Yard Shooting
  31. 20:131000 Yard Results
  32. 20:55Moving to 1200 Yards
  33. 21:001200 Yard Shooting
  34. 22:211200 Yard Hits
  35. 22:54Moving to 1400 Yards
  36. 23:071400 Yard Challenges
  37. 23:331400 Yard Shooting
  38. 24:05Magazine Fit Issue at 1400 Yards
  39. 26:101400 Yard Hit
  40. 26:241400 Yard Results Summary
  41. 26:53Final Thoughts & Criticisms
  42. 27:05Magazine Criticism
  43. 27:24Stock Mechanism Criticism
  44. 27:52Safety Lever Issue
  45. 28:40Positives & Accuracy
  46. 29:29Overall Recommendation
  47. 29:50Review Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Sabatti STR rifle?

The Sabatti STR rifle features a 26-inch heavy barrel with 1:8 twist rate, multi-radial rifling, a 20 MOA top rail, a folding stock, and a single-stage trigger breaking at 3.8 lbs. It is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and has an action similar to the Remington 700.

How accurate is the Sabatti STR rifle at long range?

The Sabatti STR demonstrated impressive long-range accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups at 800 yards (under 6 inches for five shots) and successfully hitting targets at 1000, 1200, and even 1400 yards, showcasing its capability for extreme distance shooting.

What ammunition performed best in the Sabatti STR 6.5 Creedmoor?

During testing, the Winchester 140-grain match ammunition was the clear favorite, producing a tight 0.3-inch group at 100 yards. Hornady ammunition, including the 129gr SST and 143gr ELDX, did not perform as well in this particular rifle.

What are the main criticisms of the Sabatti STR rifle?

Criticisms include a tight fitment issue with the 10-round MDT magazine when fully loaded, a less convenient screw-knob mechanism for folding the stock, and a minor safety lever engagement issue when cycling the bolt.

What is multi-radial rifling and what are its claimed benefits?

Sabatti's multi-radial rifling features concave areas in the bore, which is claimed to reduce bullet wear, potentially increase velocity by up to 10%, and enhance accuracy by minimizing bullet deformation.

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