Sauer 505 Artemis Highland

The Sauer 505 Artemis Highland bolt-action rifle with its ErgoCompact wooden stock is particularly tailored to the needs of female hunters
The namesake of this version of the Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle is Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting. There is a reason for this, as the Sauer 505 Artemis Highland rifle is specifically configured for female hunters. Homer referred to Artemis as the "mistress of the piercing arrows." If Homer were to compose his epics today, it would likely have become "the mistress of the piercing hunting rifle" in reference to the new model from J.P. Sauer & Sohn. The new Sauer 505 rifle from the Allgäu gunsmiths is characterized by its solid steel housing, which contributes only 732 g to the total weight of the rifle despite the robust material. From the ErgoCompact wooden stock to the precise steel housing and the cold-hammered barrel, female hunters will be thrilled with this rifle. In the Highland configuration, the DLC coating, the fluted barrel, and the combination of style and functionality are particularly convincing.

DLC Coating
In this version of the Sauer 505, the surfaces of the barrel and housing are refined with a DLC coating. DLC stands for "Diamond-like Carbon." This type of coating is very environmentally friendly and biocompatible compared to galvanic coatings. Through a thin-film coating process, the coated components become particularly resistant and very smooth.

The Stock The special features of the ErgoCompact wooden stock are its compact dimensions, the steeply rising drop, a slender pistol grip, and the reduced distance from the shooting hand to the trigger. This special ergonomic design meets the needs of the female physique, regardless of the shooting position the hunter uses to aim with her Sauer 505 rifle. The body remains relaxed while aiming and shooting and does not have to tense up because the rifle is oversized. This significantly increases accuracy. The stock is made of walnut and is offered in wood classes 2-5.

The System: Steel Housing and Bolt The components of the Sauer 505 rifle system are made of solid steel, both the housing and the one-piece bolt. Steel has a significant advantage over aluminum in that it generates much less friction. Therefore, with the Sauer 505 system, you have a super smooth chambering and quiet cycling.

The Manual Safety The manual safety is highly comfortable and secure at the same time. The Sauer 505 model has undergone further development compared to its predecessors, both in terms of usability and safety. A longer cocking travel requires even less effort, which is also beneficial for female hunters. With a light thumb pressure, you can cock your rifle just before the shot, and just as easily relax it afterward to unload.

Trigger The Sauer 505 features a Quattro trigger with four weight settings, ensuring that the trigger breaks crisply and you have the individually suitable trigger weight. Settings of 350 g, 750 g, 1,000 g, and 1,250 g are possible. The adjustment is made with the "Sauer Universal Key" (SUS) when the fore-end is uncocked, which can be optionally placed in the fore-end; the "Sauer Mini Universal Key" (MUS) is included as standard. A precisely adjusted trigger prevents jerking during the shot and missing the target.

The Barrel The cold-hammered barrel of the Sauer 505 allows for extremely precise results. The muzzle diameter is standardly 17 mm, and the muzzle is equipped with an M15x1 thread for a suppressor. The Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle is delivered without sights and with a fluted barrel. The increased surface area of the barrel due to the fluting dissipates heat more quickly, so that even with high shot sequences, no disturbing mirage occurs. Another advantage of the fluting is weight reduction. The barrel length varies between 42 cm and 62 cm depending on the caliber.

Magazine The magazine of the Sauer 505 rifle is made of polymer, which slightly reduces the weight. The magazines are each designed for the chosen calibers and hold between 2 to 5 cartridges depending on the version. An unintentional release of the magazine button is prevented by the integrated magazine safety MagLock.

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: fluted, cold-hammered
Barrel surface: DLC coating
Barrel length: between 42 cm and 62 cm depending on caliber
Barrel contour: Standard 17 mm
Barrel thread: M15x1
Housing surface: DLC coating
Bolt surface: polished
Chamber handle ball: Aluminum Ø 23 mm
Stock shape: Wooden stock for right or left-handed shooters
Fore-end: integrated Sauer universal key under the sling swivel
Stock material: Wood
System: Steel, matte black
Weight: including barrel: approx. 3.4 kg

Please note that the wood classes shown in the photos may differ from the actual designated wood classes. The images are for illustrative purposes only to represent the weapon models.