Luke Cuenco 11.28.25
The 9.3×62 cartridge has long been a hardworking favorite, developed for European (German) settlers in Africa who needed a rifle cartridge tough enough to handle any animal threatening their homestead, including some of the planet’s biggest game species. They took simple, affordable Mauser rifles and adapted them to this round, which could stop nearly anything without the punishing recoil of bigger magnums like the Nitro Express family of cartridges. This heritage is exactly what the new Field Ethos Exception Sauer 100 rifle in 9.3×62 carries forward. The new Sauer 100 is a no-nonsense wood-and-steel hunting rifle designed to be a sub-MOA big game hunting rifle and nothing else. It blends classic style with modern craftsmanship, delivering a versatile option for hunters who want something different and rooted in real-world hunting history.
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Field Ethos & JP Sauer Team up for a 9.3×62 version of the Sauer 100
San Antonio, Texas (November 24, 2025) – J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Field Ethos introduce their latest collaboration – a limited-edition Sauer in 9.3×62 named The Exception. This adventure rifle is designed for the most challenging hunting adventures. It is the ultimate ‘working man’s adventure rifle’ and an exceptional value.
Developed in the early 1900s, the 9.3x62mm cartridge was widely used by German farmers and settlers in colonial Africa due to its effectiveness in taking a wide array of species from plains game to Cape Buffalo. The caliber’s versatility made it an easy choice for The Exception.
“The Exception is designed to handle any adventure you can throw at it while maintaining the classic look of a traditional safari rifle,” said Ron Dan, President, Field Ethos. “Using a Sauer in 9.3×62 as a base, we have added features you would find at 4x the price, and we have a rifle that can accompany you throughout the world. Tapping into the lineage and capabilities of the 9.3×62 cartridge, we now have a rifle that is as reliable as it is versatile.”
Field Ethos and J.P. Sauer & Sohn have taken the reliable Sauer 100 action and elevated it with hand-selected Grade 3 Turkish walnut, a distinctive red “safari” recoil pad, a barrel-band sling stud, and full iron sights—giving it the timeless look and feel of a classic African-style hunting rifle. Beneath the beautifully crafted stock is a cold hammer-forged 22″ semi-weight barrel, paired with a three-lug bolt featuring a 60-degree lift, three-position safety, JP’s EVER REST bedding system, and a trigger adjustable between 2.2 to 4.2 pounds. The rifle also comes with a detachable 5+1 magazine and a second magazine—an appreciated bonus many competitors overlook. If you’re after a 7-pound, sub-MOA 9.3×62 that carries and handles like a traditional hunting rifle but packs serious power, this is the kind of firearm you buy once, cherish, and pass down. It’s also a perfect way to treat yourself this holiday season with that Christmas bonus. For official specs, pricing, and availability, check out the exclusive Rivers & Glen product page.
Featuring a grade 3 walnut stock, Sauer red safari recoil pad, and semi-weight barrel with 19mm taper, iron sights, and a barrel band sling stud, The Exception delivers German precision and accuracy. Sporting a customized Field Ethos magazine floor plate and a checkered steel bolt handle ball that handles like a dream, even with sweaty or muddy hands, this all-around rifle is engineered to excel in the most rugged terrain.
“Field Ethos embodies the spirit of adventure, traveling the globe to experience epic hunting and the challenges these quests often entail,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “At J.P. Sauer & Sohn, we share their passion for hunting off the beaten path, and The Exception is our latest collaboration to provide hunters with a special, workhorse of a rifle that delivers accuracy and a level of performance far exceeding its price point.”
All sales of The Exception will be through Rivers & Glen Trading Co. Home – Rivers & Glen Trading Company Guns.
MSRP:$2,699.00
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