Sauer 101 is a bolt action rifle manufactured by Sauer & Sohn that was launched in 2013.[1] The rifle is manufactured on the same factory and shares many parts with the Mauser M12.[2][citation needed]
Sauer 101 | |
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Type | Repeating rifle |
Place of origin | Germany |
Production history | |
Designer | Sauer & Sohn |
Produced | 2013-current |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.5 kg |
Length | 510-560 mm (barrel) |
Cartridge | .243 Win., 6,5x55, .308 Win, .270 Win, 7x64, .30-06, 8x57, 9,3x62, 7 mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag |
Action | Bolt action |
Sights | Prepared for scope mount |
Technical
editThe stock comes with a proprietary bedding system called "Ever-Rest" which consists of a metal block around the front action screw.[3] The rifle was launched in two variants; "Classic" with a walnut stock and "Classic XT" with a black synthetic stock. Several other variants have since been introduced, including:
- Artemis
- Classic
- Classic XTA
- Classic XT
- Forest[4]
- Forest XT
- GTI
- Highland XTX
- Select
The receiver has an outside profile similar to the Remington 700[5] which allows for the use of standard Remington 700 scope pattern scope mount.[6]
The bolt has 6 locking lugs and a 60 degree bolt throw, and locks directly into the barrel instead of into the receiver.[6] The barrel is mounted to the receiver without action threads with a press fit and heat.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ An Inside Look at the Sauer 101
- ^ "An Official Journal of the NRA | German Resurgence: Mauser 12 and Sauer 101".
- ^ New Sauer 101 Hunting Rifle from J.P. Sauer & Sohn « Daily Bulletin
- ^ Sauer 101 Forest, bolt-action rifle | all4shooters
- ^ The Sauer 101 Highland XTC in .308 - tried and tested by Chris Parkin | Rifle Shooter
- ^ a b Sauer 101 Review
- ^ Sauer 101 Review | Sporting Rifle magazine
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