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I don't know if there are advantages, my first thought was they're saving money. But it must be more expensive to have developed machining set-ups for the lug locks into the barrel.

I'm only guessing they are trying to eliminate vibrations from traveling through threads? Maybe some engineers would know if this is better, or maybe some firing tests.

Not JB, but the Mauser website says they use the same bases as a M98, and the Sauer website says they use M700 bases.

I wish more companies would start "Tenifer-ing" or Melaniting their rifles, inside and out. Better corrosion resistance than stainless steel, better wear properties than chrome lining - what more could a guy ask for? And since it's a surface conversion not a coating, one doesn't have to make a bore undersize to allow for the process.

Blaser uses a similar process on the outside of their rifles, but not in the bore as per one of their reps I spoke to.

S.O.G.

http://stateofguns.com/sauer-101-1087/

While what John explained about European's & cost's is true, what's in YOUR wallet ?

YMMV, but there's not that much in mine.............




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I use a Blaser R-93. Barrels are quick change and the lugs lock directly to the barrel. ( Mounts are on the barrel on these.). Sub inch groups are normal with both the .22-250 and .270, and I am old and shakey. A younger person with skill could likely do even better. IMHO, when the lugs engage the barrel directly, lack of screwed in barrels is a non issue provided the barrel is well fitted. The Blaser doesn't even have a front receiver ring. The barrel bolts to an action extension.

I really do not think the lack of barrel threads will be of concern as to accuracy and durability. I like what I see on the 101. Jack

I shoot a Blaser R-93 myself, and if I was in the market for a rifle and didn't have the Blaser, I could see myself with a Sauer 101 or the Mauser M-12. The way they do the barrel on the Sauer would not be a deal breaker for me. Contrary to what most think, barrels last a long long time. And these are hunting rifles, so if you shoot one out ok, buy another. 1500 dollars while is not cheap its in line with Sako's and some of the other guns that are out there.

Haven't done the touchy/feely thing with one of these yet, but gotta say, while I'm not immediately in the market for a new rifle due to economic circumstances, when the day comes this puppy is going to be very high on my short list.

Only issue for me that stands out would be the mounting for a Harris bipod.

I agree with JB's observation that standards of quality we accept here the European market simply wouldn't put up with.

Same opinion here. What in the world was wrong with the clamped barrel? Why change a good thing? 202 Light weight is the best rifle I've ever owned.

Jordan