J.P. · Rifle
SAUER 202
Bolt action · .30-06 Springfield · introduced 1993
Also known as Sauer 202, S 202
About the SAUER 202
The SAUER 202 is a modular bolt-action hunting rifle produced by J.P. Sauer & Sohn from 1993 to 2015. Its defining feature is a tool-changeable barrel system that lets the user swap barrels and switch calibers using a hex key, supported by a six-lug rotating bolt and a manual cocking safety. Offered with either a steel or lighter aluminum receiver and an extensive caliber lineup, it became one of Sauer's flagship premium European hunting rifles before being replaced by the SAUER 404.
The SAUER 202's modular take-down barrel system made it a favorite of traveling hunters who could carry a single rifle and multiple barrels for different game across different countries.
SAUER 202 specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker-fired
- Trigger
- Adjustable single stage
- Calibres
- .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, 9.3x62mm
- Magazine capacity
- 4 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 560 mm (22.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1100 mm (43.3 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.30 kg (7.28 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 850 m/s (2789 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 3510 J (2589 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 600 m
History
- Introduced
- 1993
- Discontinued
- 2015
- Production status
- Discontinued
- Country of origin
- DE
- Designer
- J.P. Sauer & Sohn
Available calibres
Features
- Modular construction
- Interchangeable barrels
- Tool change barrel system
- Six lug rotating bolt
- Manual cocking system
- Aluminum receiver option
- Detachable magazine
Safety
- Manual cocking safety
Magnum chamberings used a separate larger receiver and barrel tenon that were not interchangeable with standard-caliber components.
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