Comments on: New Sauer 101 Hunting Rifle from J.P. Sauer & Sohn

By: Peter Rose

Peter Rose — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 03:13:17 +0000

A lot of the questions above have been answered such as bipod adaptor and different stock styles from the factory check their website.
http://www.sauer.de/en/products/bolt-action-rifles/s-101/sauer-101-alaska/features.html

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:42:41 +0000

Lots of confusion and brain cells wasted here, this is how I see it, and I do own 202’s and a couple of Blaser R8’s,,,,the 101 is designed to fit in between the say Tikka, Howa and the top end rifles. Firstly it was never designed for the American Market, secondly so many people hung up on changing barrels, if that’s your game than get a 202 or a Blaser, the 101 would have to rank as one of the most accurate rifles I have seen out of the box, build quality is Fantastic unlike the hundreds of mid budget US brands, personally I cant even compare the 101 to some of those brands, it literally is chalk and cheese, I have now seen 2 101’s shoot 1/2 MOA at 100 with various brands of ammo not many other brands gonna do that for you, not in this price range. My .270 is the same.

By: Kosie Pozyn

Kosie Pozyn — Fri, 13 May 2016 16:03:07 +0000

would like to find out about a .270 Left Hand action latest version, thank you

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:50:35 +0000

I always admire quality in any firearm, and this new Saur 101 is a further compliment to the array of fine firearms.

Some features that always appeal to me are the short throw bolt, excellent extraction system, balance, a 5 shot magazine in non-magnum calibres, plus an additonal round up the spout. That last round could be the difference between finally stopping the prey, or loseing it in the bush – or worse if it’s closing in on ‘Yours Truly’.

Having said this – I would have much appreciated a good mount of iron sights just in case the scope gets damaged somehow in the hunt, or in the moment of truth, etc. Plus, I’ve always liked a longer barrel – preferably 24 to 25 inches, even for non-magnum rounds like the 270, 30-06, and many other of my favorite calibres.

Perhaps the Saur custom gun shop at the manufacturer can provide these items for discerning sportsmen like myself..?

The best and finest firearms are like great hunting companions, quality wines, and game rich landscapes that have beckoned honorable men down through the ages.

‘Well Done Saur..!’

By: Jim Bryars

Jim Bryars — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:55:15 +0000

I purchased a 101 after researching rifles for about 3 months. Purchase price was about $1500 & change. I have owned many rifles and have never had a rifle that shoots as accurate, shot after shot, as this one.

By: Danno

Danno — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:39:54 +0000

I saw this at the Southwest Zone shoot in San Antonio last weekend. I was told the list price was $1695 USD. The bolt was really slick, and the gun had real nice balance. Agreed the sling mount precludes using a bipod as-is. Shooting sticks are the best option without adding another stud. Limited caliber choices will keep me from acquiring one…my next rifle will be a 6.5×284 or a 284 Winchester. I could be talked into a 280 or 280AI, if I like the wood on the stock.

By: pteOMARK

pteOMARK — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:22:34 +0000

please note that’s 2300 AUSTRALIAN dollars, take away the ‘australia tax’ we get screwed with on any international item and i imagine its likely to be less than $1500 USD.

By: axlenut

axlenut — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:42:44 +0000

Yet another over engineered German rifle with limited application in the U.S.. I’m sure it’s a well crafted accurate rifle, but with a list price of $2,295 (Clayton Firearms), it seems to be a niche product given its limited flexibility when compared to other brands. Given that I can, and have, used either Savage or Remington actions to build complete swap barrel rifles across various cartridge classes, with custom drop-in barrels, triggers and stocks, that shoot sub MOA, for less than the Sauer, I must ask why? Even the AR platform offers a better value, and the Cooper line offers off the shelf traditional appearance with standard construction. I suppose the Sauer will appeal to the gentleman hunter, but there are alternatives with equal appeal and more flexibility.

Editor: Thanks for finding a price. We figured the gun would be around two grand ($2000.00 USD), but could not find an MSRP in Sauer’s materials. With the $2300.00 “street price” you located, we think there will be a limited clientele for this rifle — as you predict.

By: pteOMARK

pteOMARK — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:16:15 +0000

I imagine some ingenious smith would likley be able to find a way to do this.
-cut the barrel through the chamber area
-insert one or more small pins through action wall into original barrel (partial depth), to truly lock into place. key is not to penetrate chamber or lug recess’
-machine down and thread the stub (remnant of original barrel) flush to end of action
-cut an internal thread into stub, upto but not impinging upon lug recess’
-cut and thread an new blank to fit into the newly threaded stub

the key aspects to my mind is to take the threading aspect right back to the lug area without actually effecting the lug area, and the chambering job would be quite finicky.
this job is very possible, however I admit it’s probably not cost effective unless these actions are real performers (how many of us throw planty into rebarrelling run of the mill remmy’s though ). PS i’m not a smith, and i know im simplifying the tasks but its still certainly doable.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:09:44 +0000

- the barrel is shrunked to the receiver and can`t be changed by a gunsmith
– the stock is not compatible with other stocks. No after market stocks.
– the trigger is not compatible with other triggers. No after market triggers.

It will get a US best seller.