Sauer 100 Fieldshoot vs Benelli Lupo in Wood

[User00048]

What do you think chaps?

Which do you prefer?

Both have a similar adjustable trigger pull down to 2.2lbs although I personally prefer less. Both seem high quality and a little different although the Sauer sits a little more on the traditional side. Both seem to fair well in reviews and accuracy. The Sauer has an adjustable cheek piece and the Benelli does not unless you go synthetic, though I think the synthetic version looks fair less attractive and cheaper. With that being said, the Benelli does have a solid Ally chassis/action as part of the stock build and the trigger guard etc is not a separate piece. I believe the length of pull on the Sauer is 14" fixed but the length of pull on the Benelli is adjustable. 13.8" to 15.2" and this helps with the recoil reduction also in that model. Both claim sub-MOA out of the factory.
The Sauer is German made with a heavy barrel but the Benelli barrel has a special coating apparently to make it more resiliant.
The Benelli has a two position tang safety, which is convienient. The Sauer has a three position standard safety. The Benelli wood model has a fluted bolt.
The Benelli in wood seems to have a standard "pistol grip" and the Sauer has a palm swell.
Both were released around the same time, give or take a year? Both priced the same RRP really.

Thoughts?


Sauer 100 Fieldshoot



Benelli Lupo in wood

 

[Jack3]

Sauer every time!

 

[Heym SR20]

Some like Blondes others like Brunettes.

 

[User00048]

Some like Blondes others like Brunettes.

Valid point good sir!

 

[Heym SR20]

I suspect looking at the pictures the Benelli is more suited to driven type off hand shooting, whereas the Sauer more precision shooting from prone.

 

[gixer1]

Are you buying new or used?

 

[RF76]

I've owned the model similar to the Sauer Feldshoot, and the Benelli Lupo Synthetic.

Some thoughts.

The Sauer 100 is solid, much like a Bergara HMR in terms of weight. The bolt & action are smooth. The Cheek riser fits well but the adjustment screws can work loose. It is more adept at range or prone shooting. A good position/fit with the stock but is limited in overall LOP. As a Sauer it is a little overpriced for this end of the range in comparison to a T3x, but you can find them alot cheaper as they don't tend to sell/resell that often. Any aftermarket products were reasonably priced slip/sling. The most dissapointing aspect was the finish particularly on the barrel which seemed rather thin as it didn't take much to mark. That said no regrets with owning one. I managed a repeatable sub moa with factory loads.


The Benelli is very 'marmite' to the mass market. The Wood Laminate finish is nice, and the action detail more pleasing to the eye. The Benelli offers the same shim adjustment found on its SG range for cast/drop which means you get a great fit which is not found elsewhere unless buying a GRS or Chassis system.
The bolt works well and its design is good in the hand, and I never had a round not extract. For the synthetic you can purchase aftermarket SBE3 cheek risers and they fit. The Benelli internal recoil system is effective as this was a .270. New additions to the Benelli range now include a larger capacity Mag if desired, but not sure if this is available yet. The stock forend is a little short and the design lends itself more to stalking and use of sticks and a lightweight bipod. But ease of taking it all apart is useful for making adjustments/cleaning. The Lupo comes with a 10yr Mechanical Warranty, and 15yrs on the B.E.S.T finish on the Action/Barrel.



Sub moa, and it seemed to like Federal the best. At the time they were £25 a box, so happy days.

Both are accurate, reliable and were a pleasure to own. But, what you buy is what you've got ie you can't upgrade to a different stock eg grs/chassis as not many manufacturers cater to the brands. A good gunsmith may be able to assist here with inletting a blank if required.

Hope some of that might help.

 

[Dmranger]

What do you think chaps?

Which do you prefer?

Both have a similar adjustable trigger pull down to 2.2lbs although I personally prefer less. Both seem high quality and a little different although the Sauer sits a little more on the traditional side. Both seem to fair well in reviews and accuracy. The Sauer has an adjustable cheek piece and the Benelli does not unless you go synthetic, though I think the synthetic version looks fair less attractive and cheaper. With that being said, the Benelli does have a solid Ally chassis/action as part of the stock build and the trigger guard etc is not a separate piece. I believe the length of pull on the Sauer is 14" fixed but the length of pull on the Benelli is adjustable. 13.8" to 15.2" and this helps with the recoil reduction also in that model. Both claim sub-MOA out of the factory.
The Sauer is German made with a heavy barrel but the Benelli barrel has a special coating apparently to make it more resiliant.
The Benelli has a two position tang safety, which is convienient. The Sauer has a three position standard safety. The Benelli wood model has a fluted bolt.
The Benelli in wood seems to have a standard "pistol grip" and the Sauer has a palm swell.
Both were released around the same time, give or take a year? Both priced the same RRP really.

Thoughts?


Sauer 100 Fieldshoot

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Benelli Lupo in wood

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A palm swell for me, puts the hand in the same place each time, Sauer it is

 

[Jaeger47]

All I can say is, the Sauer is heavy!
I’ve been eyeing up both for a while now but couldn’t make my mind up… I think if the Benelli was available as a .243 in wood, I’d take that as a foxing and all round rifle

 

[FeckArseIndustries]

BeST Is 25yrs warranty against corrosion. Both double stack mags, load able from the top. Both will feed a single round dropped in the action. S100 blued barrel, that's what Cerekote's for

 

[Twodogs]

Possibly a consideration.
The barrel of the Sauer whilst threaded is also glued and designed not to be replaced. This is direct from Sauer.

 

[FeckArseIndustries]

Possibly

Is that not for the 101? The 100 barrel can be changed as it's not German push fit they all seem to be obsessed with.

 

[Twodogs]

Is that not for the 101? The 100 barrel can be changed as it's not German push fit they all seem to be obsessed with.

I queried the barrel fitment of the Sauer 100 Fieldsport directly with Sauer. Their response was that whilst threaded it was also glued and designed not to be replaced.
The only caveat that I will add is that I quoted my rifles serial number, so the answer from Sauer may be relevant to a rifle produced at the time of mine but may have changed with later production models.

 

[FeckArseIndustries]

I thought the 100 thing was the last of the great German guns? Why do they insist on screwing every one over....

 

[User00055]

I have owned the Sauer 100, a .308, a very fine shooter indeed!

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

We have returned several Sauer 100s over the years
The barrel coating is not fit for purpose, the phosphate finish rusts very quickly and the cerakote has not been applied on an appropriate surface and was bubbling
The Benelli Lupo in Be.S.T finish has a 25 year warranty..... yes you read that correctly
10 year mechanical warranty!


The stock on the fieldshoot is Ok, just heavy
Aftermarket stock options are limited
Pricepoint is £17-1800 down from £2700!! Ask yourself why

The Benelli is £13-1400 in Be.S.T finish, £999 in Granite Moss finish!
About to be release with aftermarket stock options, chassis' etc.
Proven accuracy and verified with test certificates and ammo spec in each rifle box

Personally think the Benelli Lupo is shaping up to be the new Tikka T3
Once people see what they are like in the flesh its a no brainer

We will have a full range at the Stalking Show

 

[Domer]

I shouldered the Lupo granite moss on the weekend at the local shop. Felt solid, compact and didn’t feel that it was “awkward “ in the hold that some reviewers have suggested. For a grand it seems good value.

 

[Domer]

Just to add the tikka entry level lite is now getting closer to £1300 with the recent price increases. You could almost add a silencer to the Benelli for the price of the tikka.

 

[HonestJohn]

Sounds super exciting!