Sauer 100 Experiences?

[Flatgo]

The Sauer 100 has caught my eye for my next rifle. seems like it comes with a lot of features for the price point. everything i've read online seems to be good, but curious if any has any first hand experience. thanks

 

[Lonewolf72]

I am interested as well. Heard they had a 5-shot MOA guarantee. What's not to like? Heard some good reviews from the few willing to try them. I may give one a go soon given the reasonable price.

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[Formidilosus]

They’re solid rifles. Good actions, barrels, triggers, and stock is designed well.

 

[DoubleDown]

Pros: Good quality, accurate, price
Cons: disposable, over 1 pound heavier that tikka, 3 way safety.

 

[Formidilosus]

Pros: Good quality, accurate, price
Cons: disposable, over 1 pound heavier that tikka, 3 way safety.

The Sauer 100xt is not one pound heavier than a comparable Tikka. How did you come up with that?

How is it disposable?

 

[Runningwater]

Another slight con, depending on what bullet weight you like to shoot, is that they have "European" twist rates - for example 1:11 for the 30's. Certainly no deal killer but something to keep in mind.

 

[DoubleDown]

The Sauer 100xt is not one pound heavier than a comparable Tikka. How did you come up with that?

How is it disposable?

107.7 oz vs 95.8 oz (not 1 but close enough) on sauer you cannot swap the barrel. So Life of the barrel dictating life of rifle.

 

[Colby]

Sauer 100 has normal threaded barrel. There is some bad info on the World Wide Web. I have one in prc don’t have a ton of rounds through it yet but so far so good.

 

[DoubleDown]

Jumping on sauer bandwagon because of the sale at Europtic and 50% off on minox scope maybe worth it. Depending what you want to get from your rifle.

 

[Formidilosus]

107.7 oz vs 95.8 oz (not 1 but close enough) on sauer you cannot swap the barrel. So Life of the barrel dictating life of rifle.

If you haven’t personally used them, I probably wouldn’t be passing information from the internet as most of it is incorrect.

As Colby stated- the 100 uses a threaded barrel. Even still, Sauer will replace barrels on the press fit versions.

Tikkas T3x’s are not 5.9lbs. Everyone that I have weighed from 223 to 308 is within an ounce or two of 6.1 lbs.

 

[DoubleDown]

I just sold mine in 308 and got tikka compact instead 7-08. I love messing with my rifles and tikka got selected for it.

 

[Lonewolf72]

Lots of misinformation about the Sauer 100 out there. They kinda remind me of a Tikka, except with a German accent!

6 lbs. 7 oz. seems pretty light for the .308/.30-06 I am looking at. No, it's not as light as my 6 pound 7mm-08 SuperLite, but sometimes a little weight is welcome. My friends were pretty impressed by my 7mmRM Tikka M695 I was hunting with this weekend...7.25 pounds. They liked how steady the rifle was and how well it shouldered/handled.

Different strokes for different folks....

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[Lonewolf72]

I love me some Tikka! Hope to get another T3x to customize. That said, I was looking for another rifle in a common caliber, and the Sauer 100 seemed like a nice option.

Colby...would love to hear how your Sauer 100 in 6.5 PRC performs when you get a chance. I invested in a 6.5 PRC Seekins Havak, but I'm interested in a more affordable option.

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[Dirt Wagon]

107.7 oz vs 95.8 oz (not 1 but close enough) on sauer you cannot swap the barrel. So Life of the barrel dictating life of rifle.

Unless your loading to the max and shooting non stop then I doubt you'll be burning up a barrel anytime soon, especially in 308 win.

For a hunting rifle you'd more likely pass that rifle down a few generations before a new barrel is needed. Now if it's a target only rifle for say competition style shooting, then it's possible but only for target grade performance....it'll still have hunting grade accuracy for awhile.

 

[Colby]

So far so good with my prc. Shoots just over an inch for 10 shots. Been running 143 eld-x factory ammo because that’s what’s most available in my area.
In my opinion trigger is on par with tikka.
Tikka action is smoother.
Sauer stock design with negative comb is a good touch. Gun is very easy to shoot accurately.
Seems to me that it is a really good bang for the buck for an off the shelf prc but I’ve only got 60 rounds through mine.

 

[Lonewolf72]

Colby...fantastic...I need to pick one up!

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[Colby]

Cool I think you’ll like it.
I set mine up with Burris Xtr bases wi seekins rings and Swfa 3-9. Makes for a pretty tidy and capable package within a reasonable budget.

 

[Lonewolf72]

I am leaning that way with the SS 3-9x, although I have a 2-10x42 Razor LH in reserve that may get mounted. I am thinking I may go 30-06, although the 308 is calling to me. This rifle just screams classic cartridge to me. Yes, a little "vanilla", but I already have a Seekins 6.5 PRC and Tikka 6.5 CM.

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[20DYNAMITE07]

It's almost Halloween, so I thought I'd revive this dead thread. The Sauer 100 barrel isn't pressed in, it's threaded. So you can replace the barrel - though I haven't found any for it yet...(I have a Sauer 100 in 270 Winchester).

Sauer 100 Bolt-Action Rifle Review - Guns and Ammo

The Sauer 100 embodies refinement, affordability and accuracy.

www.gunsandammo.com

Anyway, just in case anyone wanted to know-

 

[HighUintas]

I was about to try one out last time I bought a rifle but they don't have any in stainless around here