Want Review of Sauer S100 Classic XT

I did find one more minor gripe...
The bolt release that also operates as the bolt guide is way too narrow compared to the slot cut in the bolt, the interference should be much tighter, lots of up/down play as a result when the bolt is opening/closing. They cut radiuses into the rear receiver so the bolt shroud/handle aligns itself when closing, so doesn't affect function, just alot of unnecessary slop that could be easily corrected, like 15 degrees of up down slop.
My Browning AB3's and Ruger Americans are way tighter there.
The laminated stock on the Fieldshoot is very comfortable, nicely made. I was debating between a big 30mm Sightron scope or a Monarch 1" 4-16, the Monarch won out, rifle is slim enough and really well balanced and a big 30mm would be too much.
Now if InSite would get my Heathen in the mail I can get that thrown on and finish her up. Not a pile of options in the 18x1 threading but enough I guess, MDT also makes their brake in that thread, but I found the 30 cal didn't work well unless there was a lot of gas at the muzzle, like a short barrel 308, but then it just hammers gas back in your face lol.
 
Hitzy said:
I did find one more minor gripe...
The bolt release that also operates as the bolt guide is way too narrow compared to the slot cut in the bolt, the interference should be much tighter, lots of up/down play as a result when the bolt is opening/closing. They cut radiuses into the rear receiver so the bolt shroud/handle aligns itself when closing, so doesn't affect function, just alot of unnecessary slop that could be easily corrected, like 15 degrees of up down slop.
My Browning AB3's and Ruger Americans are way tighter there.
The laminated stock on the Fieldshoot is very comfortable, nicely made. I was debating between a big 30mm Sightron scope or a Monarch 1" 4-16, the Monarch won out, rifle is slim enough and really well balanced and a big 30mm would be too much.
Now if InSite would get my Heathen in the mail I can get that thrown on and finish her up. Not a pile of options in the 18x1 threading but enough I guess, MDT also makes their brake in that thread, but I found the 30 cal didn't work well unless there was a lot of gas at the muzzle, like a short barrel 308, but then it just hammers gas back in your face lol.
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Not an issue. Never has this play affected operating the rifle. Ive been running Sauer 100's for about 7 years since i bought my first in 2017. It runs smoother than any Ruger american or budget rifle I've owned.
 
Thanks to all of you for the information. They sound okay and are cheap right now so I bought a couple. If I don't like them, it's no big loss.
 
They have long LOP...no good for me in the winter...before I start cutting/sawing/hacking....does anyone know the correct way to remove the rubber buttpad?
 
InSite sent me a brake...lol.
Not the one I ordered in 6.5 and which clearly shows on the invoice, but a 6mm. Checked clearance and a .277 bullet will not fit through, so not going work for the .264, just too tight.
Anyway, sent them an email and pics, but haven't heard anything yet. Worst case I'll have my Smith open it up if they don't reply.
 
I have read about a Sauer 100 generation 1 with spacer washers and a later version of the Sauer 100 with a rear action nut. Can anyone explain the difference?
 
I have the gen 1 and 2 neither of them have the spacer washers on the rear action screw. Think it was the very early models that had the spacer washers. The main difference is the safety, and rear cocking indicator. First gen has the painted marks on the safety, second gen does not, first gen has the thinner cocking indicator pin at the rear of the bolt that is painted red, second gen cocking indicator pin is much larger and not painted red.
 
I understand from Boyds Gunstocks that the difference between a Generation I Sauer 100, and a Generation II, is the method used to attach the barreled action to the stock:
Gen 1 has the front bolt and the washers (see photo) and Gen II has the rear bolt (see photo showing bolt socket at the rear of the trigger.)

Aren't the Sauer 100s now on sale nearly everywhere in Canada the Gen I version? Doesn't this help explain the close-out sales? Or are the Gen II versions on sale as well?

Also, for those of you with experience...is one better than the other? ...and..do dealers make the distinction?


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Hunter7 said:
I have the gen 1 and 2 neither of them have the spacer washers on the rear action screw. Think it was the very early models that had the spacer washers. The main difference is the safety, and rear cocking indicator. First gen has the painted marks on the safety, second gen does not, first gen has the thinner cocking indicator pin at the rear of the bolt that is painted red, second gen cocking indicator pin is much larger and not painted red.
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My recent Fieldshoot has the rear nut no spacers, safety locations are plastic inserts (2 white, 1 red) not paint, and the narrow red painted cocking indicator, metal trigger and trigger guard.
 
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Obviously there must be at least 3 generations of Sauer 100s. I have the earlier version with the coloured markings on the safety, and small red cocking indicator and the latest version that doesn’t have the coloured markings on the safety and bolt. But neither have stacked washers on rear action screw and both have plastic triggers and metal trigger guards.
 
Like I said I bought two (so cheap that I had no choice) and both are Gen. I (although the safety locations are likewise plastic inserts.)

I can't help but think Sauer is discounting all Gen. I to clear them out. Maybe some Gen. II or an intermediate model got caught up in the sale.

But no matter. I say, get them while you can. These close-out prices won't last forever.
 
Rob said:
Like I said I bought two (so cheap that I had no choice) and both are Gen. I (although the safety locations are likewise plastic inserts.)

I can't help but think Sauer is discounting all Gen. I to clear them out. Maybe some Gen. II or an intermediate model got caught up in the sale.

But no matter. I say, get them while you can. These close-out prices won't last forever.
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All the best of luck, hopefully you get good shooters. After my experience with the two dud examples I’ve had in 7mm, one first gen one second, I don’t know that I would likely buy another one.
 
Hunter7 said:
All the best of luck, hopefully you get good shooters. After my experience with the two dud examples I’ve had in 7mm, one first gen one second, I don’t know that I would likely buy another one.
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Based on the other posts, your bad experiences with the 7mm Mag do not seem to be typical of the Sauer 100, at least not in other calibers.
 
Rob said:
Like I said I bought two (so cheap that I had no choice) and both are Gen. I (although the safety locations are likewise plastic inserts.)

I can't help but think Sauer is discounting all Gen. I to clear them out. Maybe some Gen. II or an intermediate model got caught up in the sale.

But no matter. I say, get them while you can. These close-out prices won't last forever.
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Distribution company is dumping them here in Canada, MD Charleston or whatever, they had enough of it, not sure why, but probably not making any money due to poor sales on prior pricing.
The clearance sales are due to that, nothing to do with Sauer.
 
Rob said:
Based on the other posts, your bad experiences with the 7mm Mag do not seem to be typical of the Sauer 100, at least not in other calibers.
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My first 100 was in 6.5 Swede and it is a 1 moa rifle. Which now I believe has more to do with the inherent accuracy of the 6.5 cartridge itself than the actual rifle itself. I had an old Mauser M96 with a good bore that would average close to 1 moa with good ammo too. Yet running a bore scope through the 6.5 I’ve found various rough spots and I was not impressed with what I saw for what is supposed to be a quality hammer forged barrel but yet the rifle still shot well. Running the bore scope through the 7mm barrels I don’t see any flaws, both looked better than the 6.5 barrel but they won’t shoot worth crap. Every Remington 700 in 7mm or Tikka I have had experience with consistently shot better than either of the Sauer rifles. My cure for that would be a match grade barrel install but for some reason it seems to be tough to find a gunsmith willing to re-barrel a Sauer.
 
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