Thoughts on the new Sauer 505?
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Some aesthetically pleasing profiling going on there.
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TheEngineer
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Disappointing on a 3k/4k rifle
I agree, but assuming such material (polymer) can be produced from recycled materials it’s the thing of the moment to be charged a premium for such environmentally-friendly production considerations.
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ShootyBang
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As a 6.5x55 owner, I am absolutely here for Creedmore baiting.
Andy Mauthe
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Nice! The Swede has been proving itself for well over a century as most capable. It’s just never been very popular here in the states. So for me it made economic sense to go with the Creedmoor. That and twist rate out of the box typically being 1in 8” for the Creedmoor. What I enjoy about it the most (and would certainly appreciate in the Swede) is the mild recoil it produces while still providing good terminal performance.
You never need much groundbait to draw in Creedmore shooters
ShootyBang
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There's some interesting theories why. For me its your utterly anaemic load tables for 6.5x55, which have not been modernised and are far, far too low on pressures. To my eye the difference between a Swede and a Creedmore is load tables, not much of anything else.
Andy Mauthe
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I agree about load tables. I’m quite sure that the lower performing loads for the Swede are in deference to the age of the cartridge and potentially the rifles chambered for it. You can certainly hot rod the loadings for the Swede and in modern rifles capable of the modern pressures that result, achieve much better ballistic performance.
Scarpa
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I have a 101 Alaska in 30-06 and so far I haven't found a lead or copper bullet it won't shoot shoot sub 1 inch groups with at 100m. I moved to the Austrian Alps and am now looking at getting into winter hunting in the Eastern countries.
John Gryphon
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For the price I`d rather do it again...IE, PH platform/new barrel, new stock blah blah and have a proper rifle without the fanfare and fuss of "having the new (insert here)"
Andy Mauthe
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I think finding a Sauer rifle that doesn’t shoot well would be like finding a 4 leaf clover. They exist, but are very rare. Sako also has an excellent reputation for accuracy, but I recently sold a beautiful model 75 left hand in .270 Win because I couldn’t find a load that shot well. A real shame because it was a beautiful rifle with a beautiful piece of walnut on it. So everyone has a dud once in a while. But if they offer the 505 in left hand I wouldn’t hesitate. As I said my 202 shoots tiny little groups with just about everything I’ve tried in it. And beyond the accuracy, the rest of the rifle is a very well designed and made gun. I have no doubt the 505 will follow suit. Hopefully as they get a little further down the road, they will offer more chamberings and barrel weight/length combinations. I suspect that they will.
Andy Mauthe
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Thanks for posting the link. Chris did a good review. I saw several one hole groups, so it appears that accuracy is not a concern. He also commented on how slick and fast the bolt handling is.
HonestJohn
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Think he’s got that scope high enough
He is having to use a Blaser mount for the review. Maybe the Sauer one will be lower?
Ronin
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There’s a review of this rifle done by Chris Parkin on you tube
Very good little piece showing component parts and changes from the 404
Looks like it’s decently put together and accurate (the weapon tested was 308 using a variety of factory ammunition, all grouped adequately well)
Damn should have looked at the posts preceding
Very good little piece showing component parts and changes from the 404
Looks like it’s decently put together and accurate (the weapon tested was 308 using a variety of factory ammunition, all grouped adequately well)
Damn should have looked at the posts preceding
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