Can a gunsmith make one? Possibly.
It seems to me that this project would be a massive undertaking. The 202 in 243 and 308 use a 30-06 length action with a filler in the magazine. So you would not get the "advantage" of a short action.
The bolt lockup is in the barrel, so you are looking at a custom manufactured barrel, milled to clamp into the 202 receiver on the outside of barrel, and have proper headspacing length/bolt lug recesses milled inside the barrel. Factory replacement barrels are going for $950 or more. Can't imagine that a custom barrel would be cheaper.

I happen to love the 202. Mostest favoritest rifle on the planet. Have them in 22/250,6.5x55, 270,30-06,9.3x62,375HH. That covers everything except small varmints for me. (I still have a 700 in 223 and a Ruger 17ackley hornet for P-dogs.)

They are offered in22/250,243,308,25-06,6.5x55,270,30-06,9.3x62,7mmrem mag, 300win,wby and ultramags and 375HH, along with several European calibers I am not familiar with.

Get one. If you need 300 mag velocities, get one of the 300 mags. I would recommend the 30-06. My daughter would recommend the 270. Son swears by the 6.5x55. All 202s.
The reality is that the chambering is not so important, as long as you get a 202 Lux, you will be happy. Nothing feels as good or points/handles as well. (I had to get rid of several rugers, winchesters and remingtons. After using a 202, they felt and handled as well a 2x12.)

My opinion, for what its worth,
Best to you,
Bill in NE

Thanks for the feedback Bill. ALF also pointed out to me the issue of the magazine handling the WSM cases. I think I'm going to opt for my favorite old faithful--270 WIN.
Regards--Don.

We have done alot of work with the 202. Their status in the US remains a bit mysterious, they are imported at irregular intervals at best. The 202 is a great rifle but the bolt diameter in the 202 is a bit small for the 202, the 90 is another story, it can be done. The custom barreling issue of the 202 is a nightmare, we have looked at the project several times. In regards to the magazine too another issue. I own a very rare 202 the Alaska, that is is only one in the US to my knowledge. I have heard that there is a new Sauer rifle in the works, all the good parts of the 202 with some of the features of the 90 too.

Aleko

Thinking about adding a Sauer 202 to the collection. Am just looking for some feedback. Also does anyone know if a smith can turn one with the right bolt into a WSM, either .270WSM or .300 WSM, I looked on the Sigarms website and didn't see either of those calibers being available.

Just get the 8x68s it is all a man need.

It will be a "can do" rifle Better then the 300 win mag.



Here are the 8x68s and the smaller 6,5x65 RWS





Cheers,



Andr�

It can be done - a friend of mine in Australia makes barrels for the Sauer 202 - but it takes a lot of work so cost goes way up. Add the WSM case into the equation and I think you are going a sensible rout in choosing the 270 Win.

Fergus

Agreed, the project would be a major "+" overhaul and a very expensive one at that. Aleko, I'm surprised about the 202 Alaska status in the U.S. Over here, it's a catalog item in 6,5-284 Norma, 6,5x68, .270 Wby, 7 RM, .300 Win, .300 Wby, 8x68S, .375 HH & .416 Rem (laminated stock and Ilaflon coated metal).
New in the Sauer line are the 202 take down and the Sauer 92 (a 90 with cosmetic touches from the 202, i.e. stock design & sculptured bolt handle).

Fergus, thanks for the info. I looked at your site link and the photo's of recoverd bullets are great! You have some nice rifles too.

Take care--Don.

Thanks for visiting. Glad you liked the site and thanks for letting me know.

Fergus

Great photo Jeffery, are those Barnes triple x's seated long? The rings on the bullet look interesting. Appreciate the input--Don.