Sauer 202 tight forend issue

[Dietman]

The Sauer I just received has an extremely tight forend most likely due to it's being in place for 15 years or so. It has moved about 5mm but no more... Any tips?

 

[Dietman]

User error.. It came off fine.. Just did not loosen the bolt enough

 

[Sika98k]

I’ve experienced a similar problem. Bought a little used Sauer 200 some while ago. The stock comes off ok. However the bolt retaining the forend seemed reluctant to move much. I was unwilling to force it. Does the bolt come out totally ?

 

[Dietman]

I simply applied more pressure and it keep on turning....I figured what's the worst that could happen.. It was stuffed if I could not get it off.

 

[reiver]

The Sauer I just received has an extremely tight forend most likely due to it's being in place for 15 years or so. It has moved about 5mm but no more... Any tips?
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Just remember not to over tighten the fore end stock to tight or it might touch the barrel when assembling. Is that a sauer 202 case just it looks nicer than mine?
Great looking rifle shame it’s not in L/H

 

[Dietman]

I’ve experienced a similar problem. Bought a little used Sauer 200 some while ago. The stock comes off ok. However the bolt retaining the forend seemed reluctant to move much. I was unwilling to force it. Does the bolt come out totally ?

The bolt is retained in the forend

 

[Dietman]

Just remember not to over tighten the fore end stock to tight or it might touch the barrel when assembling. Is that a sauer 202 case just it looks nicer than mine?
Great looking rifle shame it’s not in L/H

Yep . It's a Sauer/negrini? Case. Very nice.