Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black

The Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black bolt-action rifle combines proven Sauer precision with an ergonomic polymer stock.
There was great anticipation for what the gunsmiths from J.P. Sauer & Sohn would present after ten years as the successor to their successful model, the Sauer 404. The Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle features a solid steel receiver, which, thanks to perfect skeletonization during machining, weighs only 732 g. Combined with the ergonomic stock and the cold-hammered barrel, you get a hunting rifle with the proven Sauer precision since 1751.
The Stock
The stock of this version of the Sauer 505 is the polymer hole stock Synchro XT Black. Its ergonomic design, which brings elegance and dynamism into a symbiosis, immediately catches the eye. You can adjust the cheek piece to your personal physical needs when aiming and shooting using the height-adjustable stock comb. The stock length is 36.5 cm. Polymer is a lightweight and extremely durable material, allowing you to use your Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black regularly in adverse weather conditions without damaging the material. With the Synchro XT Black stock, your Sauer 505 is literally an all-weather rifle.
The System: Steel Receiver and Bolt
The heart of the Sauer 505 is its system with an extremely smooth one-piece bolt housed in a solid steel receiver. The bolt is also made of steel, longer than that of the predecessor model, and made from a single piece. This allows for quieter cycling due to reduced friction losses and a smooth chambering. Since you likely chose a rifle of this type also for the feel of the operation during cycling, you will experience particular joy with the Sauer 505.
The Manual Safety
The manual safety, which already distinguished the Sauer 404, has been further developed. It is now even easier to operate and makes your Sauer 505 even safer. With a light thumb pressure, the system can be cocked immediately before the shot, and it is just as easy to release to unload in the relaxed state.
The Trigger
“The trigger, however, is the real showstopper,” writes Wolfram Osgyan in his test report (Wild und Hund, Issue 3/2024, p. 51), “free of creep, without dragging or sticking.” The Quattro trigger with four weight settings ensures that the trigger is crisp and that you have the precisely suitable trigger weight. You can individually adjust the triggers to 350, 750, 1,000, and 1,250 g as needed. The adjustment is simple with the fore-end removed using the “Sauer Universal Key” (SUS), which can be optionally placed in the fore-end; the “Sauer Mini Universal Key” (MUS) is included as standard.
The Barrel
The barrel of the Sauer 505 is cold-hammered, allowing for highly precise shots. The muzzle diameter is 17 mm, and the muzzle is equipped with an M15x1 thread for a suppressor. The standard barrels have a smooth contour, but you can also opt for a fluted barrel if desired. Fluting increases the barrel surface area, allowing heat to dissipate better during rapid fire sequences, preventing mirage from disturbing your aim. Additionally, it reduces the weight of the barrel. The standard lengths of the barrels are 51 cm and 62 cm. Upon request, 56 cm barrels are also available for the Mini, Medium, and Magnum caliber groups. The barrels of the Sauer 505 and their other steel surfaces are effectively protected against corrosion by plasma nitriding; optionally, you can receive a DLC surface (Diamond Like Carbon) for an additional charge. In this configuration with the Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black polymer hole stock and a 51 cm barrel, the Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle is 101.5 cm long and weighs approximately 3.5 kg.
The stocks and barrels are, by the way, compatible with the Sauer 404, so you can use those from your 404 or bring your old rifle back into service with the new stock and barrel as a second or backup rifle.
Magazine
The magazine is made of polymer, just like the Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black stock, making it lighter than its metal predecessor. The magazines are designed for the selected calibers and hold 2 to 5 cartridges. The integrated magazine safety MagLock prevents unintentional activation of the magazine release button.
Modular Sauer Principle
You can configure the modules of the Sauer 505 in two ways, either by freely assembling your new Sauer 505 or by choosing from three equipment packages. You proceed as follows:

You choose one of the 19 calibers with the corresponding barrel length and contour.
Then you determine which stock you want – here the polymer hole stock Synchro XT Black.
Finally, you choose a pre-configured equipment package (Elegance, Highland, or Outback) or design your rifle completely according to your own ideas, for example, by using custom chamber grip balls.

Furthermore, all scopes that can be connected to the rifle using Blaser saddle mounts can be used with the Sauer 505. This compatibility is a significant advantage that should not be underestimated.
Technical Data

Type: Bolt-action rifle
Locking: 6-lug locking directly in the barrel
Trigger: Direct trigger Sauer Quattro, trigger weight adjustable in four stages: 350 g, 750 g, 1000 g, or 1250 g
Material trigger guard: Polymer
Material trigger blade: Polymer
Safety: Manual safety
Magazine capacity: Medium 3+1, Magnum 2+1
Magazine type: removable, can be fixed with magazine safety “MagLock”
Magazine base: Polymer Black
Barrel: cold-hammered
Barrel surface: plasma nitrided, blued
Barrel length: for standard caliber 51 cm, for magnum caliber 62 cm
Barrel contour: Standard (17 mm)
Sights: optional
Barrel thread: M 15x1
Receiver surface: plasma nitrided, blued
Bolt surface: polished
Chamber grip ball: Polymer Ø 23 mm
Stock shape: hole stock for right or left-handed shooters
Fore-end: integrated Sauer (Mini) universal key under the sling swivel
Stock material: Polymer Black
System: Steel, matte black
Weight: including barrel: approx. 3.5 kg