The success story of the blaser thumbhole stock continues. The manual cocking system allows the rifle to be carried loaded with a decocked lock. Jan 17, 2011 this feature is not available right now. The tech behind the blaser r8 straightpull boltaction rifle. When changing from one caliber rifle to another belonging to the.
More than just a rifle it is a platform that allows you the flexibility to interchange calibres while providing ergonomic perfection in stock design and unequaled trigger performance. Blaser usa is introducing the new lineup of r8 rifles for 2017. The blaser r8 is a german straightpull rifle known for its radially locking bolt system, modularity and its barrel mounted scope mount. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with the blaser r8 and r93. The blaser r8 straightpull bolt action rifle is the newest iteration of the. Blaser usa presents the features, functions and benefits of the unstoppable r8. To say the r8 is just a bolt action rifle is the understatement of the century. Blaser uses a straightpull bolt action when the case is being recycled, which gives it a faster cycling time than a traditional turn bolt movement. Jun 24, 2010 blasers new r8 professional rifle blaser usa. From caliber to stock comfortably compile your own r8 bolt action rifle with the modular r8 system in the blaser gun configurator. The blaser r8 comes with accuracy, speed, versatility and safety. But if you are looking for a hyper accurate target rifle, a thin barreled 6lb rifle is not a good choice. The straightpull boltaction rifle blaser r8 has been commercially available since 2010. Blaser r8 rifle barrels come with a magazine for the selected barrel caliber.
Help support it here a closer look and demo of the blaser r8 modular rifle. Changing rifle scopes easily every barrel is prepared for the original blaser saddle mount, so each rifle scope and illuminated dot sight that is zeroed to the barrel can be interchanged. If a shooter has another barrel and a bolt with a correctly sized bolt head, the rifle can be quickly reconfigured. For the first time, we are able to get younger people excited about our topics again. Rifle blaser r93 luxus espana rifle blaser r8 profesional color verde. Blaser is the manufacturer of high quality hunting rifles and shotguns made in germany. Professional and professional success the elegant wooden stocks. Grs ragnarok is only available in blaser r8, r8 left hand, r93 and r93 left hand rifles. We are all familiar with the blaser concept of a boltaction rifle where the action is cocked in a single, straightpull bolt to initiate a short and very fast cycling rate. Jan 15, 20 the magazine and trigger assembly form an integral unit that can be removed when unloading, and this design means that the overall length of the rifle is significantly shorter than most conventional rifles. In september 2008, blaser established a headquarters in san antonio, texas. Meinhard zeh in 1993, it had a number of features rare on modern hunting rifles, including a manual cocking system and a proprietary blaser saddle scope mount for mounting the optic directly to the quickchange barrel.
The magazine is integrated with what would be the trigger guardbottom metal on a conventional rifle. San antonio, texas blaser usa is pleased to introduce the new r8 ultimate boltaction rifle. Blaser r8 professional success featuring a synthetic thumbhole stock with nonslip inlays taken down in its traveling case. New rifle blaser r8 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The outstanding blaser craftsmanship of this rifle package will keep you excited to hit the field as often as possible. Part i of blaser s r8 modular rifle addressed some of the more unique aspects of the r8 s design, but ultimately aesthetic appeal and interesting engineering take a back seat to how accurately a rifle places shots and how reliable it is in operation. It raises the bar on basic features common to all blaser rifles. As a result, i found the blaser r8 to be compact, perfectly balanced and lightweight. In 1993, blaser released r93 rifle, again setting a new standard for rifles across the globe. May 07, 2012 new blaser r8 rifle with thumbhole stock. Your ultimate guide to the blaser r8 bolt action rifle. Florian maack of blaser usa gives us a quick look at the blaser r8. The other feature of the blaser r8 is its easy takedown.
The r 93 system is the most successful hunting rifle system of the 20th century. Blasers r8 modular rifle part ia systems approach to firearms. With the straightpull rifles from blaser the slide of the hand cocker sits in the slanted end of the lock. The german company blaser jagdwaffen gmbh, more known to people as just blaser had an impressive stand at iwa 2016 they introduced a new new overandunder 12 gauge shotgun named blaser f16 however this article focuses on the exclusive possibilities to customize your blaser rifle or shotgun, with almost endless possibilities. Their modular design permits blaser rifles to be disassembled with barrels exchanged in less than one minute, using a single hex wrench. R8 professional comes with synthetic, grained, antislip surface ball and a forgiving synthetic stock with elastomer grip inlays for a good grip. If you want a lightweight hunting rifle that is very accurate, the blaser is a great choice. This blaser rifle needs no introduction offering superior german build quality. Blaser r8 barrels for sale at are modular system barrels that provide shooters safety, speed, and accuracy. The rifle also features a manual cocking system and a direct trigger. I have a standing search for a left handed blaser and when i find the right one i am going to pounce on it. Thanks to interchangeable barrels, the r8 is the ideal companion on all continents no matter what kind game your are hunting. A while back, i reported on the blaser r8, a radically different type of hunting rifle that employs a bolt head on a carrier instead of a bolt, and a cockerdecocker sort of like that on a double. For the past five years, there has been one lingering question for the hunters and engineers at blaser, regarding the blaser bolt action.
This r8 special black package has been assembled to meet the needs of hunting most any game worldwide. The r8 s unique design is highlighted by kevin wistner and d. Due to its modularity, a single blaser r8 can be configured to take down anything walking on four legs. Featuring a safe, lightningfast working system and unmatched accuracy, the blaser r8 is the top choice for countless demanding hunters around the globe, and is distributed in the united states by blaser usa new for 2017, and just a couple of months before the. Rifle design improvements led to releasing the r8 rifle. Unfollow blaser r8 rifle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Otmar penkers latest cinematic highlight, shot in 2014 in close cooperation with blaser hunting rifles.
Overview of the blaser r8 rifles the tough synthetic stock models. Blaser r8 protips this is a general list of how to for the blaser r8 rifles. Both feature an ergonomic synthetic thumbhole stock that ensures a comfortable, relaxed shooting position and. I have a standing search for a left handed blaser and when i find the right one i am going to.
The r8 rifle has revolutionized the way the world views the bolt action rifle. Discover more videos in our library or on vimeo and youtube. Furthermore, it would give me a chance to try out the blaser r8 in the field. Blaser r8 professional success brown complete rifle demo special. I dont see that blaser is being a quality, high end stick. Nice rig, a bit pricey, but was hoping someone might be able to give me some insight before i cull the herd in the safe to get one. Blasers r8 modular rifle part ia systems approach to firearms by rgi media, inc published with permission one of the benefits of reaching the chronological age of tree bark is having had the pleasure of handling many excellent mass produced and custom made firearms. Blaser, popular german builder of deluxe straightpull hunting rifles, has released a new rifle with a unique, to say the least, detachable magazine system. The american version of the rifle was called the blaser ultimate until 1986 when the name was changed to the r84 rifle. With the revolutionary stock of the r8 professional success, blaser gives active hunters the crucial edge for continuous successful shooting. The innovative blaser r8 is a straightpull bolt action that uses an interchangeable collettype bolt head for 360 degrees of lockup. Join ian brown on a buffalo hunt in the limpopo region. The magazine and trigger assembly form an integral unit that can be removed when unloading, and this design means that the overall length of the rifle is significantly shorter than most conventional rifles. New blaser r8 rifle with thumbhole stock daily bulletin.
I think we will be the first in the uk to test one. A very handsome grade 9 wood with all the necessary components for success in the field. This playlist includes videos of blasers failing to fire, not because i dislike blasers, but to illustrate a point discussed in my blog about choosing betwee. They make a modular rifle with just about any production rifle caliber youd care to shoot.
Just sold my second blaser r93 both r93 varmints in. While at first glance it looks like a slightly bigger version of the r93, thats not exactly the case. Once i got used to the straight pull action i fell in love with the trigger and the accuracy of the rifle straight from factory. Blaser introduced their super fast inline action in 1993 as their model r 93. Jan, 2010 blaser unveils new r8 rifle with detachable magazine. The beginning of a new era of perfection, is how blaser ceo bernhard knoebel has named the launch of the new blaser bolt action rifle r8 in his preface of the brandnew catalog. Blaser rifles give hunters the edge they need to make each and every hunt. Blaser r8 boltaction rifles marco polo outfitters l. Blaser r8 professional success leather straight pull. And i have hunted from alaska to texas and from utah to the dakotas and intwo provinces of canada i have as yet to see a blaser in the field.
From the press release the new r8 professional tracking now provides dog handlers with the unique advantages of the r8. The r8 straightpull boltaction rifle has been the mainstay of the germanbased blaser jagdwaffen company for years now. The unique blaser rifle design features a straightpull bolt with patented radial locking system of outwardexpanding lugs that lock directly into the barrel. Small calibers, better bullets, muzzle brakes, heavier rifles are some of. R8 models the r8 is available in the following models at your qualified blaser dealer from february 2010. The blaser r93 tracking features are now available in the r8 line as the r8 professional tracking. For more photos or details please email or contact our store. Order blaser information material catalogs, flyers etc. The blaser r8 straightpull rifle does not have a lugtype boltlocking system, and the bolt does not rotate to lock. In 2015 there had been produced more than 100 000 complete blaser r8 rifles it is based on the blaser r93 rifle series that was discontinued in 2016. The stressed parts of the rifle are plasma nitride coated hammer forged steel, necessary for. The r8 professional success stock provides a completely relaxed posture of shooting hand and arm, regardless of the aiming position.
Blaser r8 rifles sit at the pinnacle of modern hunting rifle technology, while still managing to be one of most elegant and stylish rifles on the market. How to moderate heavy recoil rifles ron spomer outdoors. The blaser r8 straightpull bolt action rifle youtube. Blaser r93 bolt action rifles rifles from blaser for. I had already put a few shots through the rifle on the range, and was impressed with its accuracy and speed of reload with the already legendary blaser straightpull action.
This latest addition to the blaser r8 line is available in two options. I own bolt action rifles that cost upwards of 5 grand. Chronologically we are out of sequence as the r8 is blasers latest version of their massively successful straightpull r93. Instagram and youtube reaches an active, interested and international audience of milions every month. Dream build blaser r8 blaser r8 ultimate silence, swarovski z8i and tierone components.
Blasers r8 modular rifle part iididnt he sing bass for. The ergonomics were off for me a bit, as i am a lefty and was shooting his righthanded rifle. The ragnarok is made to fit the blaser professional rifles and you use the original magazines. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. Ive wanted one for quite some time and i finally purchased an r8 professional in 300 wby. Blaser riflescombosdrillings local deals, national for sale.
San antonio, tx only six months have passed since the launch of the r8 bolt action rifle. Thats a good question and just what i was searching and not a lot to be found. Thanks to its rugged synthetic stock, the r8 professional hunter is designed for the hardest conditions and highest demands. Jul 17, 2017 the r8 straightpull boltaction rifle has been the mainstay of the germanbased blaser jagdwaffen company for years now. But, the action was insanely fast to operate very nice trigger. The r93 system is the most successful hunting rifle system of the 20th century. First id like to say thanks to rupert haynes openseason ltd for getting me a blaser r8 so quickly. Straight pull action eliminates unnecessary movement. It was founded in 1957 by horst blaser, developing the drilling blaser diplomat. Or directly download them here together with the blaser user manuals. Jaeger, luxus, attache and baronesse as well as in the model versions safari ph and safari luxus. The blaser r8 locks by a 14lug radial collet and is designed to withstand significantly more pressure than competing boltaction rifles. Blaser rifles for sale blaser rifles for successful hunt.
Blaser r8 rifles can be configured in over 40 calibers, once you choose the caliber then you must decide on your preferences in regards to barrel profile, barrel length, and open sight options. The straightpull, bolt action r8 rifle from blaser being fortunate enough to be able to offer deer stalking fantastically close to london, i am delighted to accommodate a number of city workers and prime central london. Blahzer is a german firearms manufacturer of highend shotguns and rifles both for the hunting and tactical market. Never before has there been such a flexible platform that incorporates all the characteristics of form and function for a. The r8 professional success reveals its powerful performance during the stag heat in this new blaser film. Blaser usas norbert haussmann made it clear that the. In firearms, action threads refer to the screw threads used to attach a barrel to a receiver, most commonly used in rifles and revolvers, but also on some pistols and shotguns.
I dont like the way the barrel is floated and i dont care for the bolt actuation either what i especially dont like is the trigger and the furniture. Featuring a safe, lightningfast working system and unmatched accuracy, the blaser r8 is the top choice for countless demanding hunters around the globe, and is distributed in the united states by blaser usa. The wellknown classical silhouette of the r8 rifle with the twopiece stock made from precious walnut wood is available starting june, 2017 with the ergonomic perfection of the blaser thumbhole stock. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. Buy blaser r8 rifle of your choice from scopelist for better performance at the range or the field. The blaser r93 is a german straightpull action rifle offered in a multitude of calibers and barrel lengths. Blasers are accurate enough and then some for hunting most game animals. Blaser r8 bolt action rifle for sale online able ammo. The r8 hunter has a steel receiver with e lastomer inlays on foreend and pistol grip.
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