The Sauer 100 Silver XT is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a cold hammer-forged 22-inch barrel and a stainless Cerakote finish. It's built for hunters and precision shooters who want a production rifle that won't need an immediate trigger or stock upgrade. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Finish: Stainless Cerakote 
• Weight: 6.7 lbs (107.2 oz) 
• Overall Length: 44.5 inches 
   

Features 

 
The cold hammer-forged barrel promotes consistent accuracy and has better wear characteristics than button-rifled alternatives. An adjustable single-stage trigger lets you set pull weight to your preference. The three-position safety covers safe, bolt-operable/action-locked, and fire -- useful when working in the field. The Fixed Ergo Max stock has a practical cheekpiece height for use with a scope. At 6.7 lbs, it's light for a 6.5 PRC rifle, which means 6.5 PRC's already moderate recoil is still very manageable.

Sauer 100 Silver XT discussions center on accuracy and build quality. Owners consistently report tight groups at distance with quality ammunition, and the stainless Cerakote holds up to weather exposure without issue. The adjustable stock and single-stage trigger are frequently mentioned as upgrades that competing production rifles often skip.

The 6.5 PRC caliber gets positive marks for recoil that's noticeably milder than larger magnum cartridges, making longer range sessions less punishing. A few buyers note the rifle benefits from a break-in period before groups fully tighten up.

Debate around value is ongoing -- some feel the Sauer 100 is priced competitively for what it delivers, others compare it unfavorably to similarly-spec'd rifles. Aftermarket accessory support is also mixed relative to more established brands, though the core rifle rarely draws complaints.