My custom project from Serengeti, a restocked Sauer 202 in .270 Win is done and on the way. As usual I am really thrilled with the quality of the work. They actually picked this blank for me, it's going to be hard to make this my 'working' rifle which was my intent--but I'll force myself.

The test target with some inexpensive factory ammo printed .780, it did in the .4's with my handloads before, 130 and 140 XXX's, so I'm excited to whack a whitetail with it.

Here she is. What do ya'll think?

Nice stock. Kind of wish someone would show more details about their 202's. Pictures of a barrel switch etc.

I almost got one and with another barrel but I went with the Kimbers. Those Sauers are so smooth.

Savage, I'll try to get my chores done this weekend, and off of my lazy streak and shoot some pics of my 202's and barrel switches etc.

They are just great rifles--if your not obsessed about having to have CRF, you should really try one. Every one I have is VERY accurate, and point/balance beautifully, if they were more available here in the states, I'd be more 'gun poor'!

Don, Serengeti sure did a great job! It is a joy to see the rifle in its finished state, it looks a lot more impressive than when I saw it in Kalispell. I just love the wood!!

As far as I know, this was built with a laminated stock. It is amazing how discrete the lamination looks in that second photo. I keep debating with myself, whether I can actually spot it or not.

Good on you mate!

- mike

Fish, love the timber on that Sauer. Here is my 202 in a factory upgrade. Bought this new about three years ago.

This is also a 270win





I have never photographed the barrel change process but it is very simple and can be do in 2 or 3 minutes.

At the time I was pricing 202's my dealer could not figure out how to get me a 9.3-62 barrel to go with say a 30-06 or 270. Otherwise I would have gone for it.

For you left handed shooters the Autum Gun Works had a 202 LH "featherweight" last week for a good price. Think it was about $750. I am not sure that the aluminum receiver model is called a featheweight or not but it's a light and well balanced gun. The safety is not in the same place as the steel receiver models. That one has nice wood also. Can't recall the caliber, imagine that, but I would guess it's a 270.

Autumn Gun Works
515 Old Middle St
Goshen, CT 06756

(860) 491-4867

Mike, you're right, this is the Accrabond laminate, it is so subtle on this one--it was a lot easier to see before she was final shaped, but I like how it 'disappears'!

Claret, that is a great looking rig! I've got a 202 takedown in .270 with a set trigger on it with factory upgrade wood, I'll try to post a pic of it later. Is that a Schmidt & Bender scope in Warne rings on your rig? What model scope?

I wish barrels were easier to come by for the 202's, of course if they were, I'd just have a lot more money in the Sauer co.

Thanks guys--Don

Fish, that particular rifle was sold as an "Elegance" model when I bought it. Basically the wood is about 3 grades up from basic. Bolt is jewelled and super slick. Trigger is of the single-set type, ie normal pull c.2.5 pounds, push it forward for a 8-10oz pull.

The scope is a S&B 3-12x50 L7 ill ret. Mounts are Warne QD's. This rifle set-up is a bit heavy, getting on for 8.5#. It is very accurate, shoot's 4 different loads (including 150gr NP's) in the .5-.6's.

Spare barrels here cost the equivalent of about $700.

Claret_Dabbler, That sounds a lot like my .270, it has the same trigger setup. Paying $700 or so for the barrel wouldn't be obtrusive to me, the problem is you just can't get me here! I would buy 4 .270 win barrels if I could get em, 2 for my 202 Takedown, and 2 for my standard 202's. I've got one in a 25.06 that I haven't shot yet, but I have a .243 with a really plain walnut stock that I am going to put the 25.06 barrel onto, and perhaps make that an antelope rig for next year!

regards--Don

I have a 202 lightweight with the aluminum receiver, integral dovetails, synthetic stock, and fluted barrel. The caliber is .270. It is a nice well done rifle for a practical using rifle. The nice wood on your rifles is super too.

Savage 99- The safety on my lightweight consists of two cylindrical buttons linked by an internal lever. The 'off' button is in front of the trigger and one just pushes it up to disengage. This action raises a button with red ring in the central tang behind the bolt. To reapply the safety this tang button needs to be pushed down. I thought they were all the same but haven't seen nor handled too many 202s. They are nice rifles. Wish I could find an inexpensive 6.5x55 barrel. Plateau Hunter