Sauer 100 - Talk me out of it

[vonb]

I had mine at 60 on the 6.5 CM. I don’t think that 60 contributed to the stock cracking.

If anything, apart from a flaw in the wood, I am inclined to blame some of the factory ammo. Some of the S&B factory loads had some slightly hard bolt lift. The Fiocchi 129-grain PSP had some hard bolt lift and extractor marks. I noticed that the day before yesterday, but since I wasn’t going to use them again, I didn’t think anything more of it. I have a hard time believing that a factory load in a 6.5 CM would crack a stock absent a flaw…

I left it alone on the 9.3x62 (I just haven’t bothered to tinker with it yet).

Sorry to see your issues. I don't think your problem was the ammo. It looks like your bolt was making contact with the stock and not allowing the bolt to seat fully in the downward position. The hammering of the bolt on the stock cracked it. That's my $.02.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I heard back from Blaser today. They replaced the stock and it is on its way back to me. No cost to me.

 

[North of 60]

I heard back from Blaser today. They replaced the stock and it is on its way back to me. No cost to me.

Hope it is as pretty as the first one was That was some beautiful grain.

 

[vonb]

Good to hear.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I got my Sauer back today. It looks nice. Perhaps not as much character as the old one, but quick turnaround and good service. Now to put the scope back on it.

 

[IW17]

That's good to hear. So about a two week turnaround?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

That's good to hear. So about a two week turnaround?

About that. UPS picked it up from me on February 25. Assuming there are no further issues, I couldn’t be happier with their service.

I’ve got the scope remounted on a new one-piece base. With nothing currently on my calendar for tomorrow except exercise, I’m looking forward to a return trip to the range.

 

[craigrh13]

Is the heavier barrel panthers option any better or not worth the added weight and cost?

 

[alexnelon]

Is the heavier barrel panthers option any better or not worth the added weight and cost?

I like mine. It’s not a huge difference between the two, but the shorter barrel and bigger bolt knob are nice.

 

[craigrh13]

I like mine. It’s not a huge difference between the two, but the shorter barrel and bigger bolt knob are nice.

I have a standard XT. Thinking about picking up another one just not sure it's worth the extra $240. The bolt knobs look like they are threaded on? At least on my standard XT.

 

[1000yards]

Is the heavier barrel panthers option any better or not worth the added weight and cost?

Not sure how accurate this is, but euro optic says the weight difference between the XT and the Pantera XT is less than an ounce.

 

[FlashbackPT]

I have the .308 standard synthetic XT. May have a gunsmith shorten the LOP, cut the barrel down to 20” and thread it to 5/8x24 (instead of the 9/16x24 from the factory). Also thinking about having the stock bedded. Has anyone tried that or seen a need to do so?

 

[Cherokeeguide]

Almost like they are just selling complete rifles..... I dont know of anybody who has sent a rifle back to the factory to have a new barrel screwed on

I sent a Ruger No.1 B back to Ruger to have a new barrel screwed on because the one originally screwed on to it was shit.

 

[craigrh13]

Anyone here pick one up in 243? How's it shoot? I'm deciding between one of these in 243 or a Ruger Gen 2 in 6 creed.

 

[Fabel.52]

Anyone here pick one up in 243? How's it shoot? I'm deciding between one of these in 243 or a Ruger Gen 2 in 6 creed.

The Sauer 243 is a 1/10 twist rate so not good for the heavy bullets if thats what you wanted to shoot. Sounds like you should hold off a bit and wait for the tikka 6 creedmoor. Or if you don't want to wait tikka 243 1/8 twist. Or get a Sauer 100 in 6.5

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Anyone here pick one up in 243? How's it shoot? I'm deciding between one of these in 243 or a Ruger Gen 2 in 6 creed.

I’d be shocked if it didn’t shoot 95 NBT or TMK really well, but I don’t have one in .243.

My 9.3x62 Sauer might be the most accurate and least picky rifle I own. It just stacks everything I feed it until I start getting punchy. I am currently having it cut and threaded.

My 6.5 CM is a bit more picky than I would like, but still puts ammo it likes into consistent 1.75” groups. Always seems to do about eight shots in a tight sub-MOA group with one or two that open up the cone. I am going to have to reload for that one.

 

[craigrh13]

The Sauer 243 is a 1/10 twist rate so not good for the heavy bullets if thats what you wanted to shoot. Sounds like you should hold off a bit and wait for the tikka 6 creedmoor. Or if you don't want to wait tikka 243 1/8 twist. Or get a Sauer 100 in 6.5

That's where I'm at right now. I'm leery of the 1:10 twist in the Sauer. I have a Sauer in 6.5cm and love it. The price is just so appealing in the Sauer. I own several Ruger Americans and love them as well. I know they don't get much love here but they are tack drivers for me.

I'm just not sure the 6 creed is needed for my intended uses here in Michigan. I figured the 243/6 cm would be great for my kid to shoot and a great wood chuck gun.

 

[1000yards]

That's where I'm at right now. I'm leery of the 1:10 twist in the Sauer. I have a Sauer in 6.5cm and love it. The price is just so appealing in the Sauer. I own several Ruger Americans and love them as well. I know they don't get much love here but they are tack drivers for me.

I'm just not sure the 6 creed is needed for my intended uses here in Michigan. I figured the 243/6 cm would be great for my kid to shoot and a great wood chuck gun.

FWIW, Sierra is conservative with their twist rate recommendations. They told me the 6.5 Sauer in 8.66 twist would probably not stabilize the 130 TMK. But I get full stability, at sea level and 30° confirmed all the way out to 460 yd.

There are guys getting stability with a 95 TMK in 10 twist barrels out west. What's your elevation?

 

[craigrh13]

FWIW, Sierra is conservative with their twist rate recommendations. They told me the 6.5 Sauer in 8.66 twist would probably not stabilize the 130 TMK. But I get full stability, at sea level and 30° confirmed all the way out to 460 yd.

There are guys getting stability with a 95 TMK in 10 twist barrels out west. What's your elevation?

Right around 900-1000'

 

[1000yards]

Right around 900-1000'

Not at all telling you what to do, but if it were me wanting a 6, I would go for it. If the 95 tmk doesn't stabilize, the 95 nbt definitely will.