San Antonio, Texas (August 5, 2025) – The Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle has been named Editor’s Choice by Petersen’s Hunting magazine. This prestigious honor designating the best centerfire hunting rifle of the year was announced in the magazine’s Annual Gear issue after months of rigorous testing.
Delivering timeless elegance, absolute accuracy, and exceptional versatility, this latest introduction by J.P. Sauer and Sohn is an engineering masterpiece. The modular design allows you to easily switch between Sauer’s cold hammer forged precision barrels depending on your preferred caliber. Four stock options include walnut (wood grade 5), traditional synthetic, synthetic thumbhole, or carbon fiber. The precision-machined steel action is robust and lightweight with silky smooth bolt cycling, and the adjustable trigger has four pre-set weight options from 0.77 lbs. to up to 2.75 lbs.
“It is an honor to receive the Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award, and we appreciate their recognition of the innovation that went into the creation of this world-class hunting rifle,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “In addition to the craftsmanship and engineering precision, the modularity of the 505 with numerous caliber options, barrel weights, and stocks make it an ideal choice whether you are hunting whitetails, mountain goats and sheep in steep terrain, or plains and dangerous game in Africa.”
The Sauer 505 also features an ergonomic manual cocking system that is safe, lightweight, quiet, and easy on the thumb. Once ready to shoot, simply apply slight forward pressure with your thumb to cock the rifle. Uncocking and unloading in the uncocked position are just as easy.
Sauer has adopted the proven Blaser saddle mount technology for easy and accurate optics mounting. This quick detach mount is designed to ensure the optic can be taken off the Sauer 505 and put back on while maintaining the precise point of aim without having to re-zero the scope. This is a significant advantage for those who travel frequently.
The flush mounted detachable magazine features an integrated MagLock safety which prevents unwanted triggering of the magazine button. Rifle weights range from around 6 lbs. with the ultralight carbon fiber stock to heavier weight field options with magnum barrels.
Available in the U.S. in the following calibers: .222 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Rem., .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Spring., .270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win. Mag, 6.5 PRC, .270 WSM, .375 H&H. For more information, visit: Sauer 505 and Sports South for dealer stock.
MSRP: Starting at $3,520.00
About Blaser Group
The Blaser Group is the official U.S. importer for iconic German firearms brands Blaser, Mauser and J.P. Sauer; English gunmaker John Rigby & Co.; Minox optics and Liemke Thermal Optics. Established in 2006, the company which is based in San Antonio, Texas works with distributors, wholesalers, and over 200 authorized Blaser Group dealers across all North American states, with this figure continually growing. Today the Blaser Group’s industry-leading product portfolio includes bolt-action, combination rifles and over-and-under shotguns designed specifically for game hunters and competitive target shooters. Its custom shop offers exclusive engravings, design work and custom finishing for bespoke guns. With recent innovations, Blaser Group has gone on to expand its product portfolio into cutting-edge optics and accessory lines. For more information about the company and product lines, visit: https://www.blaser-group.com/us/.
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