Sauer 303
| Sauer 303 Rifle Series | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic Sporting Rifle |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006 |
| Production history | |
| Designer | J.P. Sauer & Sohn |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | J.P. Sauer & Sohn |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.25 kg (7.2 lb) to 3.35 kg (7.4 lb) |
| Length | 1,065 mm (41.9 in) to 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 510 mm (20 in) to 560 mm (22 in) |
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| Caliber | .308 Rem, 7x64mm, .30-06, 8x57mm IS, 9.3x62mm, .300 Win. Mag |
| Feed system | 2 Round, Optional 5 Round magazine |
Sauer 303
The J. P. Sauer & Sohn company is a manufacturer of very high quality firearms. This is the company that partnered with SIG (now Swiss Arms) in 1975 to create the Swiss/German based Sig Sauer company which is parent of the US based Sig Sauer. Like Swiss Arms ,and Sig Sauer, J.P. Sauer & Sohn is also owned by de:L&O Holding
The Sauer 303 is an elegant semi-automatic sporting rifle line. It is available in calibers from .308 Win to .338 Win Magnum.[1] The 303 is a large series which has some quality and innovative features which are somewhat unique, like the Silent Safety and Magic Trigger. Sauer 303 [2]
References
- ↑ http://www.sauer.de/us/products/semi-automatic-rifles.html
- ↑ Kallmyer and Arfmann (2006). J. P. Sauer & Son: The story of the oldest weapons factory in Germany, established 1751. The Suhl era, the Eckernförde. Peter-Arfmann-Verlag. ISBN 3980776034.
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