Thread: Sauer Rifle

Interesting thread. I think since Sauer, Mauser and Blaser came under the Lüke & Ortmeier group commercial decisions rather than quality have played a key role.
I bought my first Sauer 202 in 1991 from Hugh Bradley and was always impressed with the quality of build. ( actually went through the factory when it was Sauer and Son in Northern Germany back in the 1990’s.)
I have since bought another 2 x 202’s in high grade. I also have several caliber barrels.
I own an unfired Sauer 90 in 25.06 and Carl Gustaf 3000 ( using a Sauer 80/90 action.). All of these rifles are superb quality and in the case of the 90, innovative engineering.with its silky smooth bolt design.
The reality is people ( large scale sales) will not spend 5 to 10k on a rifle. So the 100’s and 101’s are made to a price and quality point. It’s a sad reality but cost down trends are wide spread.
For me the rifle that seems to fall under the radar is the Shultz and Larsen. I have several of these ( Legacy, Classic and Victory) and they retain their old school quality and heritage. All steel, cut rifled barrels and fantastic accuracy. And to boot a switch barrel system. They are priced well and in my opinion a worthy Danish rival to Sauer. My 2 cents worth.