Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black Highland

The Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black Highland 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 cold-hammered barrel, you get a hunting rifle with the proven Sauer precision since 1751. In the Highland configuration, the DLC coating, the fluted barrel, and the combination of style and functionality are particularly impressive.
DLC CoatingIn the Highland package, the surfaces of the barrel and receiver are refined with a DLC coating. DLC stands for "Diamond like Carbon," a "diamond-like carbon." This type of coating is very environmentally friendly and biocompatible, unlike galvanic coatings. The thin-film coating process makes the coated components particularly resistant and very smooth.
The StockThe DLC-coated surface forms a visually stylish unit with the Synchro XT Black polymer stock. 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 mm. Polymer is a lightweight and extremely durable material, allowing you to use this stock on your Sauer 505 regularly in adverse weather conditions without damaging the material. The stock is compatible with the predecessor model, the Sauer 404.
The System: Steel Receiver and BoltThe 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 crafted from a single piece. This allows for reduced friction losses and a smooth chambering process, resulting in quiet cycling. Since you likely chose a rifle of this type also for the feel of the operation during cycling, you will experience great pleasure with the Sauer 505.
The Manual SafetyThe 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 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 BarrelThe cold-hammered barrel of the Sauer 505 rifle is fluted in the Highland version. This offers the advantage that the increased surface area of the barrel due to the fluting dissipates heat more quickly, preventing disturbing mirage even during high shot sequences. Another advantage of the fluting is weight reduction. The length of the barrel corresponds to your choice of caliber. It has a barrel contour of 17 mm, an M15x1 muzzle thread, and is delivered without sights.
MagazineThe magazine is made of polymer, just like the Sauer 505 Synchro XT Black Highland 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.

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 type: removable, can be fixed with magazine safety “MagLock”
Magazine base: Polymer Black
Barrel:
cold-hammered and fluted

Barrel surface: DLC
Barrel contour: Standard (17 mm)
Barrel thread: M15x1
Surface receiver: DLC
Surface bolt: DLC
Chamber handle ball: anodized aluminum, knurled, Ø 23 mm
Stock shape: hole stock
Fore-end: integrated Sauer universal key under the sling swivel
Stock material: Polymer Black
System: Steel, matte black
Weight: including barrel: approx. 3.5 kg