Sauer 100
J.P. Sauer & Sohn · Rifle · In Production · 2017
Also known as: S100, Sauer 100 Classic, Sauer 100 XT
Overview
The Sauer 100 is a bolt-action hunting rifle from the legendary German gunmaker J.P. Sauer & Sohn, designed to bring German engineering quality to a more accessible price point. It features a three-position safety (fire, safe, safe with bolt operation), an adjustable single-stage trigger, cold hammer-forged barrel, and detachable box magazine. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the ergonomic synthetic stock with soft-touch surface provides a secure grip in all weather conditions. Available in numerous calibers from .243 Winchester to .300 Winchester Magnum, the Sauer 100 offers configurations for hunting, varminting, and field target shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Barrel Length | 560 mm (22.05") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5 CM
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
- 7mm-08 Remington — also known as 7mm-08 Rem, 7mm-08
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Adjustable Trigger, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Three Position Safety, Detachable Box Magazine, Ergonomic Stock, Soft Touch Surface, Direct Muzzle Thread
Variants
- Sauer 100 Classic — Walnut
- Sauer 100 Classic XT — Threaded
- Sauer 100 Stainless XT — Stainless
- Sauer 100 Ceratech — Cerakote
- Sauer 100 Fieldshoot — Heavy Barrel
- Sauer 100 Pantera Varmint — Varmint
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Market
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The Sauer 100 is manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, a subsidiary of the Blaser Group (which also owns Blaser and Mauser). The three-position safety allows bolt manipulation with the safety engaged - critical for safe loading/unloading in the field. Weight: ~3300g. Barrel length: 560mm (22") standard; varies by caliber. The XT variants feature direct-thread muzzle for suppressor use. The Ceratech variant has a Cerakote-treated barrel and action. The Fieldshoot has a heavy varmint-profile barrel. The Pantera features an ergonomic thumbhole stock.
Background
J.P. Sauer & Sohn, founded in 1751, is one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in the world. The Sauer 100 brought the company's 270+ years of German gunmaking heritage to the sub-$1000 price segment for the first time, proving that Teutonic engineering precision didn't have to carry a premium-only price tag.