woodystock Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello all, l am fancying a Sauer 202 rifle with the changeble barrels, pref in 25-06 and 30-06. Has anyone got one and if so are they any good? Also does anyone know if l change the barrel from 25-06 to a 30-06, and l have swarski ballistic turret scopes will l have to sight the scope in again- so lm asking can l have both barrels zeroed in without having to change anything?? What do yous think about the 30-06 for use on driven boar? One last thing, do you know how much a new one is and a decent shop that sells them, or even one thats had light use?? Sorry about spelling its been a long night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 guntrader with give you an idea of how much they cost, if he doesn't see this and reply, PM mungler he has one in 25-06 so ask him what he thinks of it - and yes 30-06 is a very good boar calibre (some would have you believe it is the best'ist calibre in the world - ever...) My only comment, having fired one in 6.5x55, is avoid the lightweight version (Outback?) in barkier calibres, as you may get a bit nasty shock when you pull the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 they are fantastic but not cheap i stick to tikka and CZ something about having 3 kids etc etc gruuuuumble wouldnt go back though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a Sauer 202 Takedown Forest in .30-06, set up for shooting boar and/or woodland reds. It's a thing of absolute beauty, and a delight to use. It is threaded for a muzzle-mounted mod or muzzle brake, to tame the bark of the .30-06. The standard of workmanship is the best I've seen on any production rifle, and the rifle's performance in the accuracy stakes is excellent. Mine cost a shade under £3,500 new for the spec I wanted (reflective of the takedown facility and the high-grade walnut). You can get a Classic Synthetic for about £1,200 new. Swapping barrels is easy, however you will need to re-zero. The barrel-action lock-up is excellent, but the system is never going to hold zero like a barrel mounted scope on a Blaser R93. And .30-06 really is the best calibre for anything in Europe. It knocks spots off the weedy .25-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Why may i ask do you want to both calibers ? i have a Tikka T3 hunter in 25-06 and love it to bits wouldn't really say it's weedy i certanly don't make a habit of firing it with out a mod off, i can understand the 30-06 because most places recomend .27 and above for boar but why would you want the 25-06 ? Edited October 10, 2009 by hill billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodystock Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I was wanting one rifle for many purposes, leaving more room in my cabinet, and just one expensive scope. plus it's easier telling my girlfriend lm just getting one rifle!! The 25-06 would be used for foxes, and the smaller species of deer- this would mean been able to sell my .243 to get some money together for the Sauer 202 breakdown, as well as more space in my cabinet. i'm l been daft here- can anyone see a flaw in my idea?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ah the quest for the "do all" calibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ah the quest for the "do all" calibre In these parts... it's simple! .243Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 i'm l been daft here- can anyone see a flaw in my idea?? Yes - the principal flaw is that you will have to check the zero every time you go through the tedious process of reassembling the rifle. If you use a rifle as much as I do, you will be driven mad by the hassle of stripping the rifle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Simple piece of advice . Buy a .308 . You will be able to blow foxes up at maximum foxing range and be able to knock down the big red stags without any trouble . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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