I agree on the trigger, had a good look over the 505 at the BSS and just something about that trigger instantly felt...odd. it almost felt like something weird had been done in the linkage between trigger blade and sear, well in comparison to my R8 and numerous Sakos/Tikkas. The other thing was I did upset the stand personnel a lot by drawing parallels between the R8 and 505, they really didn't like the comparisons i.e. the obvious mount similarities between an R8 barrel and action and rubber inserts. Overall though, I'd happily have one as a "bolt action R8" if that was what was needed.

@PCMGuns

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the pretty blond lady from Sauer, seemed less than impressed with my similar R8 V 505 comments too. That quarto trigger is more gimmick than practical design and offers little real function. Position 3 works best for me, but doesn't hold a candle to my R8 and M03 units, both being crisp, light and predictable. I always found the 404's SUM scope mount awkward to set up and feel the switch to the Blaser system is a good move. However, I genualy like the 505 and would consider one when my old M03 finally goes home.

Great video thanks! Do the blaser scope mounts actually fit in, or are those "blaser-like" but not the exact same scope mounts?

@PCMGuns

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the 505's reenforce is not cut for standard Blaser, QD mounts, great idea, as I never liked the Sauer, SUM QD mount for the 404. Plus Blaser has reduced the price of their mounts too.

The R8 has standardly lighter trigger than 2 pounds. I believe exactly 1.66

@PCMGuns

3 ай бұрын

I stand corrected, however, it's a sweet pull that gives me everything I want from a decent trigger.