Cal-ApeR wrote:Looking at both rifles. One is cheaper than the other but they seem to be made in the same factory. What is the actually difference besides stock design?
Any owners able to give their review of either? Thinking 308. There is also a cerakote version of the Sauer but it seems there are reports the application is very ordinary.
Any advice on either rifle is appreciated, even better if it's in 308. Cheers
TassieTiger wrote:I almost bought the M18 - but then I found out that Bill has one and thoughT screw that then!!!!. But seriously - thing that pointed me to Sauer in the very end, was the m18 plastic trigger - means very little to many, but in my op, I just think that’s not an area to cut $$$.
All my previous investigations said both were guaranteed accurate, smooth actions, light weight and well made for price point.
I’ve done various triggers on my other rifles, inc tikka - I am not touching the trigger on the sauer.
I’m very happy with my sauer.
Cal-ApeR wrote:TassieTiger wrote:I almost bought the M18 - but then I found out that Bill has one and thoughT screw that then!!!!. But seriously - thing that pointed me to Sauer in the very end, was the m18 plastic trigger - means very little to many, but in my op, I just think that’s not an area to cut $$$.
All my previous investigations said both were guaranteed accurate, smooth actions, light weight and well made for price point.
I’ve done various triggers on my other rifles, inc tikka - I am not touching the trigger on the sauer.
I’m very happy with my sauer.
Trigger is plastic or the guard is plastic? I wouldn't want a plastic trigger.....
Harry, has the cerakote peeled at all? How is it at the muzzle?
Cal-ApeR wrote:I really like the mauser and am leaning toward it. I want something that will last but I have limited funds. I don't want to have to change stocks etc so these two are my choices. I was unaware of the plastic trigger. Hmmmm.
Bill, how does the trigger blade feel? Did it feel strong like the trigger guard? Also, what size groups can your M18 shoot? Any sample targets?
TassieTiger wrote:Harry that flaking you have isn’t normal from what I’ve seen - you sure you haven’t left a corrosive on there?
There is very little difference between the two.
The polymer trigger is neither here nor there but it annoys bill when I bring it up lol.
The extra weight of the sauer is reportedly from additional reinforcement of the stock.
My 30:06 is amazingly accurate .5 moa with 168gns BUT the barrel was a bitch to run in - coppering up for the first hundred plus rounds - it never effected accuracy but was annoying as hell. It’s settled now and is my go to deer stalker.
Strangedog wrote:I've got a Sauer XT .308 and am very happy with it. Sub moa, handles well even though the stock is longer than my other rifles, I actually shoot really well off hand with it. Like the double stack mag and it came with a spare. Trigger is nice. Safety very nice. I have one issue with some binding of rounds when cycling the action, but this only happens if you work the action slowly while pointing the rifle upwards.
Strangedog wrote:I've got a Sauer XT .308 and am very happy with it. Sub moa, handles well even though the stock is longer than my other rifles, I actually shoot really well off hand with it. Like the double stack mag and it came with a spare. Trigger is nice. Safety very nice. I have one issue with some binding of rounds when cycling the action, but this only happens if you work the action slowly while pointing the rifle upwards.
Cal-ApeR wrote:Strangedog wrote:I've got a Sauer XT .308 and am very happy with it. Sub moa, handles well even though the stock is longer than my other rifles, I actually shoot really well off hand with it. Like the double stack mag and it came with a spare. Trigger is nice. Safety very nice. I have one issue with some binding of rounds when cycling the action, but this only happens if you work the action slowly while pointing the rifle upwards.
Good to hear you like it. Is that the blued version?
Cal-ApeR wrote:Looking at both rifles. One is cheaper than the other but they seem to be made in the same factory. What is the actually difference besides stock design?
Any owners able to give their review of either? Thinking 308. There is also a cerakote version of the Sauer but it seems there are reports the application is very ordinary.
Any advice on either rifle is appreciated, even better if it's in 308. Cheers
bignose88 wrote:I have the Sauer 100 Classic in Timber, it's an awesome rifle and very well made. I would highly recommend it. Sauer have been making firearms since 1751, they know what they are doing.
God bless
Harrynsw wrote:Sauer 100XT @ 200m
TassieTiger wrote:Harrynsw wrote:Sauer 100XT @ 200m
Pretty amazing - take away the high left shot and you have 1/2 moa with remaining shots. Not bad shootin there Mr Harry, not bad at all
safeshot wrote:I will stick to my Yugoslav Mauser m48. no plastic solid steel.