Sauer 100 - Talk me out of it

[NWBLKTAIL]

I agree! I was shocked when I took the sock off of it. Much better than I expected!

Again, I haven’t shot it yet, but the feel of the rifle is far above the price. I know folks around here are all about a Tikka, as am I, but I would say this feels like a step up.

I’m gonna try and shoot it this weekend if I can get a scope mounted and ready.

That’s a classy looking rifle let’s us know how it shoots, been tempting to pick one up for that price

Edit: I have handled the composite one, felt good in hand and been around a few friends have. They shoot very well from the little bit I have seen.

 

[Castle Rock]

Pretty exceptional gun for ruger American dollars

 

[xsn10s]

Uh, @longrangelead is a gunsmith, and he said he’ll rebarrel them. He’s your guy.

That's fine I wouldn't buy a Sauer 100. I've worked in machine shops and have a decent amount of factory armorer's courses under my belt to choose a different rifle. If he's willing to replace actions that get stripped then he's your guy.

 

[Schmo]

That's fine I wouldn't buy a Sauer 100. I've worked in machine shops and have a decent amount of factory armorer's courses under my belt to choose a different rifle. If he's willing to replace actions that get stripped then he's your guy.

Man the point that I was making, was that you said you couldn’t find a smith to do, and told us to find one. Well, we found one that’s happy to do it.

 

[xsn10s]

Man the point that I was making, was that you said you couldn’t find a smith to do, and told us to find one. Well, we found one that’s happy to do it.

I don't see his shop address or contact info. I know smiths that would do it. They wouldn't do it for the general public, but they'd do it for me if I assumed the damage to the action. And that's my point. If the action get's damaged does the shop want to assume the loss? If not then it's not really an option.

 

[Brontosaurus]

My lands....

 

[xsn10s]

Man the point that I was making, was that you said you couldn’t find a smith to do, and told us to find one. Well, we found one that’s happy to do it.

Anyone that's worked in a machine shop, manufacturing, or in the firearms industry know anything is possible with time and money. My point has been if the shop has a higher probability of taking a loss then they won't be inclined to take on the job. If they take consistent losses on jobs they won't be in business for long.

 

[Schmo]

I don't see his shop address or contact info. I know smiths that would do it. They wouldn't do it for the general public, but they'd do it for me if I assumed the damage to the action. And that's my point. If the action get's damaged does the shop want to assume the loss? If not then it's not really an option.

If I understand correctly, @longrangelead is Mike Maxwell of Alpine Rifles. He is the smith who is making the wood Rokstoks.

Alpine Rifles LLC

 

[xsn10s]

If I understand correctly, @longrangelead is Mike Maxwell of Alpine Rifles. He is the smith who is making the wood Rokstoks.

Alpine Rifles LLC

Good to know for those who want their Sauer 100 worked on.

 

[hibernation]

For a $600 hunting rifle, I wouldn't really be concerned about rebarreling. Different tool for a different job.

If this sale had been going when I got my Tikka, I might've ended up with that wood stocked 6.5. That's a killer price and it looks great.

 

[xsn10s]

For a $600 hunting rifle, I wouldn't really be concerned about rebarreling. Different tool for a different job.

If this sale had been going when I got my Tikka, I might've ended up with that wood stocked 6.5. That's a killer price and it looks great.

And I have said that in the beginning too. For some it won't be a consideration. Sauer even has a ten year guarantee on accuracy. You send in your rifle on your dime, their gunsmith does the accuracy test, if the rifle fails you get a new rifle. As long as the rifle hasn't been modified and you can show proof of being the original owner. So for those who don't shoot as much, or aren't concerned about rebarreling then it's a mute point. For guys like me that would rebarrel a rifle it might not be the better option. It's just a matter of choice and options.

 

[Cdnance]

Pretty sure you’re willing to die on that hill!

Other than you not believing it possible to rebarrel, even though it’s been proven possible, what don’t you like about the rifle?

 

[xsn10s]

Pretty sure you’re willing to die on that hill!

Other than you not believing it possible to rebarrel, even though it’s been proven possible, what don’t you like about the rifle?

It's possible, but not practical. And even taking the barrel off voids any warranty. Little aftermarket support. You can't even buy stocks or barrels from the manufacturer. And little to no prefit barrels. Those reasons alone I'd take a Tikka over a Sauer. And I'm not even a Tikka fan.

Update: Also the slow barrel twists. Only the 6.5 PRC has an updated barrel twist. The rest are too slow for my taste.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

It's possible, but not practical. And even taking the barrel off voids any warranty. Little aftermarket support. You can't even buy stocks or barrels from the manufacturer. And little to no prefit barrels. Those reasons alone I'd take a Tikka over a Sauer. And I'm not even a Tikka fan.

Do you realistically expect to ever utilize a warranty on a rifle? Offering the warranty is basically just marketing. I wouldn’t purchase any firearm on which I thought I would ever need to use the warranty.


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[xsn10s]

Do you realistically expect to ever utilize a warranty on a rifle? Offering the warranty is basically just marketing. I wouldn’t purchase any firearm on which I thought I would ever need to use the warranty.


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Any manufacturer can have QC issues. So yes a warranty can be used and is a realistic concern. I'm surprised that's even a serious question lol.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Any manufacturer can have QC issues. So yes a warranty can be used and is a realistic concern. I'm surprised that's even a serious question lol.

I have purchased three new rifles in my life (all CZ .22s) and three new pistols (two Sigs and a Beretta). The thought of what kind of warranty they offered never even crossed my mind. The other thirty or so firearms I have owned were all secondhand.

The idea that I would purchase a lethal weapon on which my life might depend based on its warranty or lack thereof is absurd to me.

A firearm is a relatively simple mechanical device that is easy to fix or have fixed. It’s easy to customize in this day and age, even without 3675 aftermarket options. And even easier to leave alone as long as it works.

You can see what you are getting when you buy it, except for how well it shoots. And the guarantees on that are usually meaningless from a non-custom maker, since they mean “any single three-shot group ever fired from the rifle will be within an inch,” not “every shot ever fired from the rifle will be within an inch.”


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[hibernation]

And even easier to leave alone as long as it works.

Leaving something alone just because it works? This entire forum is proof that's nearly impossible. There's always futzing to be done.

 

[S-3 ranch]

Why try to talk you out of buying one of the best off the rack modestly priced
Guns? Slap on a scope pick your favorite bullet and go hunting

 

[Castle Rock]

Pretty exceptional gun for ruger American dollars

Last week
First shot out of an oily barrel was high as expected ( I live on the coast), the next four were pretty tidy

 

[Cdnance]

Last week
First shot out of an oily barrel was high as expected ( I live on the coast), the next four were pretty tidy

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Which rifle did you get?