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    Keep safe in the hills! Gunzrrr's Avatar
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    Sauer 202 in .223 - some varmint setup advice please

    Hello everyone,
    I want to convert my Sauer 202 in .223 from a fallow hunting rig to a central Otago bunny busting rig. Basically needs a new scope, suppressor/threading and bipod, which has proven impossible to source.
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    SAMPLE PHOTO - mine doesn't have a fluted barrell.
    My Kimber 84M (fluted) in .204 with a Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24x50 has served me very well but now my mates want to come with me - hence the upgrade to the Sauer. I'm looking for something similar to this kind of set up.
    I'm open to suggestions but do have a mild preference for Leupold ... so ... what say y'all?
    Scope ...?
    Suppressor/threading ...?
    Bipod ...?
    Cheers GuNZrrr

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    What is special about the bipod that it is impossible to source?

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    That .204 sounds like a sweet rig, picture?

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    There is no swivel attachment point on the bottom side of the fore-end. Rather if you look at the picture above, you can see that the swivel fits in the end of the fore-end (ie facing the target). It comes out by pushing the end (small button) of it which de-pressures a spring that withdraws a couple of ball bearings & then pops out. The other swivel operates in the same fashion.
    I think the only option is to have a gunsmith install a second swivel attachment screw where most rifles have them. The stock is thinner that a normal wooden fore-end, but I'm sure it cam be done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charliehorse View Post
    That .204 sounds like a sweet rig, picture?
    https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....tml#post116719

    I hope this link words ... from a previous post.

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    Now 204 you wont go wrong, this I know.
    I use a bipod that I purchased from HandF and have had no issues with it.
    I have a 4-12x40 Bushnell scope on it and
    have a carbon fibre suppressor on it which was done through Status Guns and engineering Invercargill.
    I also use a carbon fibre one on my 308 as well, ( just some useless info )
    If you like Leupold scopes then stick with that you certainly cant go wrong.
    Just my thoughts from experience.
    I also load my own rounds as well and that makes a big difference.
    The 204 is one great little weapon when set up correctly so fill your boots the world is your oyster.
    My suppressor on my 204 is full barrel

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    Wonder if something like this could be installed in place of the current swivel stud? I have a Javelin mount and picatinny mount for this one. I was intending on installing it in a stock of mine but have changed my bipods around so don't really need it anymore.


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