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J.P. Sauer & Sohn has been making rifles since 1751, which makes them the oldest gunmaker in Germany, and the 100 Classic XT is their take on a no-frills hunting rifle that doesn't cut corners where it counts. The barrel and receiver are made in-house at the Isny factory, and every barrel is cold hammer forged, which is a big part of why Sauer backs this rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. This version wears a 22 inch barrel chambered in 243 Winchester, a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting cartridge that handles everything from called-in coyotes to broadside whitetails without beating you up at the bench.
The action is where this rifle earns its keep. A three-lug bolt head with a 60 degree lift cycles fast and clears low-mounted scopes, and the bolt runs with that smooth, no-slop feel Sauer is known for. The single-stage trigger is crisp out of the box and user adjustable from roughly 2.2 to 4.2 pounds, so you can tune it to your comfort level. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety still on, handy for unloading at the truck, and the EVER REST bedding block gives the action a solid, consistent foundation in the stock. The flush-fit detachable box magazine holds five rounds in a double-stack layout.
The black synthetic Ergo Max stock borrows its geometry from Sauer's higher-end S 101 and S 404 rifles. The comb angles rearward to line your eye up behind the scope naturally, and the shape does a nice job of taming felt recoil, not that 243 Win gives you much to tame. Textured grip panels keep things secure with gloves or wet hands, and at 6.7 pounds bare, it carries easily on all-day hunts. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern bases, so mounting glass is simple with hardware you can find anywhere. Pair it with a solid 3-9x and you've got a rifle that will outshoot most of us for years to come.
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Remington 700 pattern bases, which is about as common as it gets. That means rings, rails, and one-piece mounts from just about every brand will bolt right on. It ships without iron sights, so plan on mounting an optic before heading afield.
Yes, the single-stage trigger adjusts from roughly 2.2 to 4.2 pounds. It breaks clean from the factory, and reviewers consistently rank it among the best triggers in this class of rifle. Most folks find a happy spot right around 2.5 to 3 pounds for hunting.
Sauer backs the 100 series with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, thanks to the cold hammer forged barrel and the EVER REST bedding system. Like any rifle, it may show a preference for certain loads, so it pays to try a few different bullet weights. With ammo it likes, groups around an inch or under at 100 yards are the norm.
The 243 Winchester is one of the most versatile deer-and-varmint cartridges out there. Light 55 to 75 grain bullets scream along for coyotes and prairie dogs, while 90 to 100 grain loads handle whitetails and antelope cleanly. Recoil is mild, which makes this a great setup for younger hunters or anyone who wants to practice more without the flinch.
| UPC | 810496020624 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | S1S243 |
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