The Sauer 202 is a lightweight bolt-action rifle manufactured by Sauer & Sohn in Germany between 1993[1] and 2015. The rifle was imported to the US by SIG Arms. This rifle has a modular construction which allowed easy replacement of components and caliber changes. This rifle has a modular barrel-change system allows to change between calibers easily, and was offered in a large selection of calibers.

Sauer 202
TypeBolt-action repeating rifle
Place of origin Germany
Production history
DesignerSIG Sauer
ManufacturerJ. P. Sauer & Sohn GmbH
VariantsAvantgarde Grande/Classic Lux, Classic, Classic II, Classic XT, Elegance, Hardwood, Highland, Forest, GTI, LE/SO, Outback, Polar, Synchro XT, Takedown, Wild Boar, Wolverine, XT, Youkon
Specifications
Length110 cm

CartridgeSeveral, see below
ActionBolt-action
Sights61 cm

Separate magnum receivers and barrels were made which were not interchangeable with non-magnum calibers.

Receiver

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The standard receiver is made out of steel, but there is also a lightweight version available made of aluminium which weighs 470 grams less.[2]

Barrel change system

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The standard 202 system uses the same receiver for mini and short action cartridges, but different types of bolts.[3] The bolts for mini length cartridges (like .223) uses three lugs, while most short action cartridges (i.e. .308) uses six lug bolts. The four main types of bolts and some of their factory calibers are:

Mini action cartridges, using a 3 lug bolt
Some short action cartridges, using a 3 lug bolt
Some short and medium action cartridges, using a 6 lug bolt
Magnum calibers, using a 6 lug bolt

The magnum version uses a different receiver than the standard version, and some parts can not normally be interchanged between standard and magnum caliber versions. For example, the barrel tenon on the magnum receiver is larger, meaning that barrels can not be swapped between the standard and magnum receivers.[citation needed]

The barrel can be changed using a 5 mm hex key.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sauer 202 Classic XT rifle review review - Shooting UK
  2. ^ annonse_sauer202_classic2.pdf
  3. ^ FAQ - Sauer rifles Sauer use a 3-lug bolt for medium short calibres (.243 and .22-250) but a 6-lug bolt for .308, ... This 6-lug bolt would also then allow the owner to select something even harder hitting, say 9.3mm x 62, or very flat-shooting, like the .25-06.
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