| Sauer 101 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Technical
The 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
- Forest4
- Forest XT
- GTI
- Highland XTX
- Select
The receiver has an outside profile similar to the Remington 7005 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
References
References
- 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". Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- Sauer 101 Review
- "Sauer 101 Review | Sporting Rifle magazine". Archived from the original on 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2020-09-21.