Thoughts on the new Sauer 505?

[Klenchblaize]

No stutzen configuration and a red plastic cocking button?

I’m out!

K

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

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[Pine Marten]

No stutzen configuration and a red plastic cocking button?

I’m out!

K

I was going to ask if it came in a full-stock version...

 

[HonestJohn]

No 7x57, I'm out.

 

[ValleyPursuits]

And very conventional twist rates - some might say outdated…

 

[Andy Mauthe]

And very conventional twist rates - some might say outdated…

Are the twist rates the same as were on the 404? I agree it’s disappointing that the red piece on the decocker is made from plastic. I also find it aggravating that they didn’t allow interchangeability for barrels between the 202 and the 404, and now the 505. It seems like they could have easily made them all compatible with each other.

 

[ShootyBang]

I like it. But it’s ruined by that bloody Blaser type cocking safety thing….the same way it ruined the 404…

I dunno, I like the safety on my Blaser. Easy to work, easy to see. Quiet. What's your heartache with the system?

 

[Tazz]

The German price list is available on the Sauer website.
Overall, from what I understand, it is approximately €1,000 less than the 404 (basic version).

However, I am unsure if this also applies to the UK.

https://www.sauer.de/mwg-internal/de5fs23hu73ds/progress?id=rXiGCY5SUw0ZcmJCSthhYa9N2oui0TxTNrfp29UBCBk,

I doubt it we always seem to pay more for everything compared to Europe

 

[Tazz]

I dunno, I like the safety on my Blaser. Easy to work, easy to see. Quiet. What's your heartache with the system?

I have 2 404’s and I like the safety/cocking system, takes all sorts

 

[HonestJohn]

And very conventional twist rates - some might say outdated…

Not very well thought out given the non-lead drive

 

[Tazz]

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Pity they couldn’t get one in a “proper“ calibre

 

[Andy Mauthe]

I want to wait a while until reports from the field start to come back. If it shoots as well as my 202 does, and there’s no “problems” encountered in actual use, and if they offer it in left hand, I will consider it as a good option. I like that the receiver is steel again like on my 202. I realize that the receiver isn’t a stressed element in these types of rifles that lock directly into the barrel. But I never liked the idea of a steel bolt sliding back and forth inside an aluminum receiver. I also like that they’ve skeletonized the lower receiver to reduce weight.

 

[Andy Mauthe]

Pity they couldn’t get one in a “proper“ calibre

Not a fan of the 6.5 Creedmoor? Do you have specific reasons why?

 

[TheEngineer]

What material are the mags made of?

 

[Andy Mauthe]

What material are the mags made of?

Polymer

 

[gixer1]

I dunno, I like the safety on my Blaser. Easy to work, easy to see. Quiet. What's your heartache with the system?

Quiet if you operate it in a certain way, if not it makes a very audible “click”….

 

[Tazz]

Not a fan of the 6.5 Creedmoor? Do you have specific reasons why?

No I just like Creedmore baiting, someone always bites

 

[Andy Mauthe]

No I just like Creedmore baiting, someone always bites

Hmmm. I am not what you would call a Creedmoor fanboy, but I do own one. It’s actually a nice round. Within its limitations, which I agree some people act like it has no limits. I wanted a 6.5 class caliber and thought long and hard about the Swede. But at least here in the USA, factory ammunition availability favors the Creedmoor and the latter comes with twist rates to handle all of the modern high BC bullets. So I guess I bit, but not like you might think. I was just curious as to your thoughts on it.

 

[NullMac]

Hopefully better than the 404.

 

[Tazz]

Main changes seem to be simpler bolt, adopting the Blazer mount rather than SUM and circa £1000 cheaper than equivalent 404. Stock and forend seem to be as per 404