NRA Gun of the Week: Sauer 100 Classic XT Rifle

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posted on January 13, 2018
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For more than 200 years, J.P. Sauer & Sohn has manufactured premium-tier rifles and shotguns—at premium tier prices. Fortunately the German manufacturer saw fit to provide the American market with a high-quality, bolt-action rifle that will maintain its heritage over time at a price U.S. consumers can appreciate. The Sauer 100 Classic XT, imported through Sauer USA, sells for less than $700, features a cold-hammer-forged barrel and comes with a sub-M.O.A. accuracy guarantee. To learn more about the Sauer 100 Classic XT, check out our NRA Gun of the Week video above hosted by American Rifleman's Christopher Olsen, and be sure to visit sauer.de/us

Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn GmbH
Importer: Sauer USA
Model: 100 Classic XT
Chambering: .270 Win.
Action Type: bolt-action, center-fire repeating rifle
Barrel: 22”; cold-hammer-forged chrome-moly steel, six grooves, 1:10” RH twist
Magazine: five-round detachable box
Sights: none; drilled and tapped
Trigger: single-stage, user-adjustable; 3-lb., 2-oz. pull
Stock: black polymer
Weight: 6 lbs., 11 ozs.
MSRP: $699

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Hardware: Sauer 100 Classic XT   

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