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)

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

  1. http://www.sauer.de/us/products/semi-automatic-rifles.html
  2. 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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