Sauer 100 Fieldshoot Sales

[Hitzy]

Seeing these around, kind of interesting looking, sales are looking like good prices, I know they are base level actions, pressed barrel attachment, stocks on these look nice, big heavy barrel.
Getting tempted... reviews are all quite good I have read online. Anyone have one?

 

[IvoB]

started looking at that one now leaning more towards the Sauer 100 Classic

 

[Hitzy]

Yeah for hunting the lighter versions make more sense...9.7lbs for that Fieldshoot affair.
Damn though, I like the looks of it.

 

[quarterman]

I read the sauer 100 has a threaded in barrel and its the 101 that has the press fit barrel

 

[conor_90]

The barrels are threaded

Nice guns for the money. They were being blown out somewhere 5 or so years ago and a buddy bought one for less than a ruger american goes for now. Honestly very similar in quality to a Tikka. They have threaded barrels

M18 is essentially the same gun, with a cooler bolt handle

 

[Hitzy]

The barrels are threaded

Nice guns for the money. They were being blown out somewhere 5 or so years ago and a buddy bought one for less than a ruger american goes for now. Honestly very similar in quality to a Tikka. They have threaded barrels

M18 is essentially the same gun, with a cooler bolt handle

Well...that makes the 6.5PRC Fieldshoot I've been eyeballing a lot more appealing. Not that I have ever shot out a barrel, just removes that stress that it's a boat anchor after... getting close to grabbing one.
Pre blowout price is $1900 to $2300 on those. The standard version/Mauser branded is a bit of a deal still, but so similar to many entry rifles I dunno if it fits my wants lol

 

[Hunter7]

My experience with Sauer has been mixed. I bought two a while back, both in the 100 xt classic model, one in 6.5 Swede and later one in 7mm Rem Mag. The 6.5 shot very well so later decided to get another in 7mm. The 7mm would not group worth a hill of beans with various factory ammo or hand loads. They advertise a 1 moa accuracy guarantee so took them up on that and returned the rifle for warranty. They tested it and agreed that the accuracy was poor but could not see an obvious problem why. They did replace it with another rifle but the replacement rifle did not perform a whole lot better than the first one. They have great factory triggers, 5 round mags. very smooth bolts with 60 degree lift and are nice to carry for hunting. But I’m not sure if I just got lucky on the 6.5 model as far as accuracy goes but after my experience with the second rifle and the warranty replacement if I would chance buying another one. The barrels are threaded not press fitted. I thought well no problem, just get it rebarreled with a match grade barrel. They use a type of spacer or sleeve that the bolt lugs mate to rather than the conventional way of the lugs locking into the action itself. A few of the gunsmiths I spoke to about it didn’t want the job for that reason. I can’t see why a competent gunsmith couldn’t do the job but you can’t force someone to do something they don’t want to.

 

[fade2black]

Barrels are threaded and you can see the threads through the holes drilled for the bases. I have a 300WM and the accuracy is unbelievable. Will put 5-8 rounds in one ragged hole.

I've eyed the fieldshoot for a while. It's the same 100 action just a heavier barrel and stock work more ergonomics. Should be just as accurate if not better.

 

[dgradinaru]

I've had good experiences with the 100 line. The two 8x57's I've owned have shot sub moa. Smooth action. 5+1 mag, 3 position safety and the stock fits me so well. I prefer them over the Tikka t3x so I naturally upgraded to the 101 with the recent blowout sale.

 

[hoytcanon]

Man, that is ugly.

 

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

My experience with Sauer has been mixed. I bought two a while back, both in the 100 xt classic model, one in 6.5 Swede and later one in 7mm Rem Mag. The 6.5 shot very well so later decided to get another in 7mm. The 7mm would not group worth a hill of beans with various factory ammo or hand loads. They advertise a 1 moa accuracy guarantee so took them up on that and returned the rifle for warranty. They tested it and agreed that the accuracy was poor but could not see an obvious problem why. They did replace it with another rifle but the replacement rifle did not perform a whole lot better than the first one. They have great factory triggers, 5 round mags. very smooth bolts with 60 degree lift and are nice to carry for hunting. But I’m not sure if I just got lucky on the 6.5 model as far as accuracy goes but after my experience with the second rifle and the warranty replacement if I would chance buying another one. The barrels are threaded not press fitted. I thought well no problem, just get it rebarreled with a match grade barrel. They use a type of spacer or sleeve that the bolt lugs mate to rather than the conventional way of the lugs locking into the action itself. A few of the gunsmiths I spoke to about it didn’t want the job for that reason. I can’t see why a competent gunsmith couldn’t do the job but you can’t force someone to do something they don’t want to.

This info is very much appreciated. I have been very close to purchasing one of these the last few years but I believe I will leave the itch unscratched.

 

[IvoB]

In January I will be going down to my LGS to see if they can obtain one in 223 Remington. There is too much to like about this rifle and do not mind rolling the dice with the understanding that it will be a hunting rifle and not a precision rig.

 

[track]

The barrels are threaded

Nice guns for the money. They were being blown out somewhere 5 or so years ago and a buddy bought one for less than a ruger american goes for now. Honestly very similar in quality to a Tikka. They have threaded barrels

M18 is essentially the same gun, with a cooler bolt handle

Well, a threaded barrel is a must, to help reduce the recoil of that nasty 6.5 CM. Now that is a fugly rifle, but bench rifles are generally not pretty anyway.

 

[Hunter7]

This info is very much appreciated. I have been very close to purchasing one of these the last few years but I believe I will leave the itch unscratched.

Some people are getting great accuracy from these rifles but IMO it seems to be a crap shoot. Two of the three examples I have had were real dogs, my 6.5 is good but not exceptional. Good luck finding a gunsmith to do a barrel replacement even though the barrels are threaded. Sauer makes some beautiful rifles but I could not see myself spending thousands of dollars on a higher end model only to get minute of barn door accuracy.

 

[RRH.01]

Well, a threaded barrel is a must, to help reduce the recoil of that nasty 6.5 CM. Now that is a fugly rifle, but bench rifles are generally not pretty anyway.

Threaded into the action….
For ringing steel or plinking in a gopher patch wanting to spot impacts, whether for correction or effect on target is thing, it’s not about recoil. Try not to view every firearm through the lease of a hunter, guns can be fun to, even if half the stock looks melted

 

[hawk-i]

I've got a Sauer 100 XT in 9.3x62, very accurate rifle, very smooth action, very nice trigger.
At some point I might drop it into a Boyds hardwood stock and ditch the plastic one. I like the rifle.

 

[track]

Threaded into the action….
For ringing steel or plinking in a gopher patch wanting to spot impacts, whether for correction or effect on target is thing, it’s not about recoil. Try not to view every firearm through the lease of a hunter, guns can be fun to, even if half the stock looks melted

That term can go either way. Best that people be more specific when talking about threaded barrels.

 

[apu]

Have 4 Sauers, 100 Fieldshot in 308, 101 in 30 06, 202 300 Wby, 303 in 300 WM. All very accurate, all a pleasure to shoot, all have taken game without any concerns. Fieldshot is is a little heavy to hump all day but a great shooter.

 

[RRH.01]

I read the sauer 100 has a threaded in barrel and its the 101 that has the press fit barrel

Well...that makes the 6.5PRC Fieldshoot I've been eyeballing a lot more appealing. Not that I have ever shot out a barrel, just removes that stress that it's a boat anchor after... getting close to grabbing one.
Pre blowout price is $1900 to $2300 on those. The standard version/Mauser branded is a bit of a deal still, but so similar to many entry rifles I dunno if it fits my wants lol

My experience with Sauer has been mixed. I bought two a while back, both in the 100 xt classic model, one in 6.5 Swede and later one in 7mm Rem Mag. The 6.5 shot very well so later decided to get another in 7mm. The 7mm would not group worth a hill of beans with various factory ammo or hand loads. They advertise a 1 moa accuracy guarantee so took them up on that and returned the rifle for warranty. They tested it and agreed that the accuracy was poor but could not see an obvious problem why. They did replace it with another rifle but the replacement rifle did not perform a whole lot better than the first one. They have great factory triggers, 5 round mags. very smooth bolts with 60 degree lift and are nice to carry for hunting. But I’m not sure if I just got lucky on the 6.5 model as far as accuracy goes but after my experience with the second rifle and the warranty replacement if I would chance buying another one. The barrels are threaded not press fitted. I thought well no problem, just get it rebarreled with a match grade barrel. They use a type of spacer or sleeve that the bolt lugs mate to rather than the conventional way of the lugs locking into the action itself. A few of the gunsmiths I spoke to about it didn’t want the job for that reason. I can’t see why a competent gunsmith couldn’t do the job but you can’t force someone to do something they don’t want to.

Barrels are threaded and you can see the threads through the holes drilled for the bases. I have a 300WM and the accuracy is unbelievable. Will put 5-8 rounds in one ragged hole.

I've eyed the fieldshoot for a while. It's the same 100 action just a heavier barrel and stock work more ergonomics. Should be just as accurate if not better.

That term can go either way. Best that people be more specific when talking about threaded barrels.

Indeed

 

[Ahsan Ahmed]

Barrels are threaded and you can see the threads through the holes drilled for the bases. I have a 300WM and the accuracy is unbelievable. Will put 5-8 rounds in one ragged hole.

I've eyed the fieldshoot for a while. It's the same 100 action just a heavier barrel and stock work more ergonomics. Should be just as accurate if not better.

How is the felt recoil with stout loads? That rifle is kinda on the light side simlar to T3 Lite.

Personally, I prefer the features of the Sauer 100 compared to the Tikka T3 - such as bolt lift, safety, bottom plate, mag design etc. Build quality of both brands are the same.

There are three 100 in my hunt group - all shoot sub-MOA. My 6.5x55 with handloads, the other two 3006 and 308W with factory loads.