Who has a blaser?

[7MAG]

I’m very interested in a blaser r8 kilombero or r93 selous. Really any of the calibers 375 and up. Would someone be willing to make a video review on theirs? I can’t find one anywhere, thanks.

 

[TOBY458]

Why would you entertain an R93 with the R8 available? Very limited parts and pieces left for the R93.

 

[meigsbucks]

@One Day did a great thread on the R8.

Transitioning To A Blaser R8 - A Two Months / 500 Rounds Review

Transitioning to a Blaser R8 - A two months / 500 rounds review series of articles So, the deed is done, I have purchased a Blaser R8 and 4 barrels. This came as a shock to some friends on AH.com who know me to be a fervent advocate of the CZ 550 as the best value in the affordable DG rifle...

www.africahunting.com

 

[Red Leg]

I have several Blasers. @One Day... has done the best review.

 

[BeeMaa]

My wife and I have 3 R8's with 4 barrels. Also just picked up a F3 shotgun. Lots of good threads here on Blaser. I started one a few years ago about using a Blaser on DG. Moving from a CRF CZ550 375H&H to the world of Blaser...
https://www.africahunting.com/threads/blaser-r8-for-dangerous-game.53390/

As mentioned earlier, @One Day... has an excellent review with in depth critiques of the pros and cons in his thread...
https://www.africahunting.com/threa...aser-r8-a-two-months-500-rounds-review.60483/

Lots of people on here using them on DG, including some PH's who backup clients on the hunt. @BigSteve57 has a Kilombero R8 in 375H&H and should be chiming in shortly.

Also agree with @TOBY458, stick with the R8. The only reason it makes sense to stay with the R93 is if you were on board with Blaser in 1993 when it came out and never upgraded.

 

[Tra3]

I’m very interested in a blaser r8 kilombero or r93 selous. Really any of the calibers 375 and up. Would someone be willing to make a video review on theirs? I can’t find one anywhere, thanks.

What are you hoping to learn through a video?

 

[Rickmt]

My r8 pro success thumbhole is nice rifle. Right around 4K with mounts and barrel. Add a barrel in same bolt head group for $1100. So you get two rifles for $2550 each. I bought 375hh and a 7mm mag .

 

[dchamp]

I have a R8 Kilombero with both .416 Rem Mag and .458 Lott barrels. I also have the R8 Professional Hunter stock with steel receiver. The stocks with trigger groups weigh in at 6lbs.1oz. each. The bolt assembly weighs 1lb. 2oz. The .416 Rem Mag barrel weighs 3lbs. 14oz. and the .458 Lott 3lbs. 11oz. The overall barrel lengths are 23.6". There lengths from vent hole to muzzle is 22-3/4".

The Kilombero is robust and pretty but I think it is a little harder on the shoulder than the Professional Hunter stock. The red recoil pad on mine is harder than that on the synthetic stock.

Blaser R8 .458 Lott 500gr TSX vs. water jug

• dchamp
• Mar 27, 2020

 

[BigSteve57]

My wife and I have 3 R8's with 4 barrels. Also just picked up a F3 shotgun. Lots of good threads here on Blaser. I started one a few years ago about using a Blaser on DG. Moving from a CRF CZ550 375H&H to the world of Blaser...
https://www.africahunting.com/threads/blaser-r8-for-dangerous-game.53390/

As mentioned earlier, @One Day... has an excellent review with in depth critiques of the pros and cons in his thread...
https://www.africahunting.com/threa...aser-r8-a-two-months-500-rounds-review.60483/

Lots of people on here using them on DG, including some PH's who backup clients on the hunt. @BigSteve57 has a Kilombero R8 in 375H&H and should be chiming in shortly.

Also agree with @TOBY458, stick with the R8. The only reason it makes sense to stay with the R93 is if you were on board with Blaser in 1993 when it came out and never upgraded.

Ahhh yup. I have an R8 Kilombero in .375 H&H and .300 WM. No complaints at all.*
If you have any questions I'm sure one of us could answer.
My next Blaser will definitely be an R8 suitable for use with a barrel chambered in .243.

* I'm not good looking enough to make a video but I've been told I have nice wood.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

i have 2 blaser R8 stocks, 4 barrels
stock 1- wood about gr4, some bit and pieces to make it special, 416rm barrel and a 300wm fluted barrel
stock 2 synthetic, no bits and pieces, 9.3X62 barrel and a 6.5X55 barrel

best guns i ever owned hands down
416 rm is my day to day backup for big game, all others are for my personal hunting

any questions feel free to ask

 

[BigSteve57]

There's a nice custom Moose Motif R8 in .300 WM on sale at EuroOptic for $19,492.20.

https://www.eurooptic.com/R8-Custom-RR025246-Blaser-R8-Custom-Rifle-Moose-Motif-Serial.aspx

EDIT:
I just checked the SCI list of exhibitors for the upcoming hunter's convention January 19-22, 2022 in Las Vegas and EuroOptic is one of the exhibitors. They've had Blaser rifles & barrels at that show before.
I bought my .300 WM barrel at that show a few years ago.

 

[Philip Glass]

I’m very interested in a blaser r8 kilombero or r93 selous. Really any of the calibers 375 and up. Would someone be willing to make a video review on theirs? I can’t find one anywhere, thanks.

My YouTube channel

 

[Don Hinton]

Love my Blaser. I buy my guns and barrels from

Top Dog Guns

One of The Largest Blaser Dealers in the World!

www.maddoggunsglobal.com

probably the largest Blaser dealer in US. he travels to factory every year
Don

 

[Mark Bijkerk]

I’ve five Blasers R8, a .243 with a norwegian GRS stock and 22 mm barrel, a 30-06 with synthetic thumbhole stock, a 8x68s with also a synthetic thumbhole stock, a 9,3x62 and a .416 rem mag both with synthetic camo stock. I also have a nice wooden stock but I almost never use it.
I love the quality, the good precision and the fast action of the Blaser.

 

[Opposite Pole]

I’ve five Blasers R8, a .243 with a norwegian GRS stock and 22 mm barrel, a 30-06 with synthetic thumbhole stock, a 8x68s with also a synthetic thumbhole stock, a 9,3x62 and a .416 rem mag both with synthetic camo stock. I also have a nice wooden stock but I almost never use it.
I love the quality, the good precision and the fast action of the Blaser.

You do know it’s a switch barrel rifle right? ;-)

 

[Forrest Halley]

I’ve five Blasers R8, a .243 with a norwegian GRS stock and 22 mm barrel, a 30-06 with synthetic thumbhole stock, a 8x68s with also a synthetic thumbhole stock, a 9,3x62 and a .416 rem mag both with synthetic camo stock. I also have a nice wooden stock but I almost never use it.
I love the quality, the good precision and the fast action of the Blaser.

Is that actually five complete firing rifles or five sets barrels, stocks and receivers and two bolts?

 

[yhc]

@7MAG there is a dedicated Blaser forum if you are not already familiar with it. After gleaning this forum for all things concerning Blaser and you need more info about it, you might want to check it out. It’s called blaserbuds.com

 

[Mark Bijkerk]

Is that actually five complete firing rifles or five sets barrels, stocks and receivers and two bolts?

It’s five complete firing rifles…….I’m to lazy to switch the barrels.

 

[Tanks]

For Blaser "standard" inlet owners there are options in regards to stocks, more ergonomic and more reasonable pricing.

GRS Riflestocks - GRS Riflestocks

GRS are Norwegian made rifle stocks in Laminate, Composite, and aluminium chassis stocks. Superior ergonomics and the best adjustability in the industry! GRS stocks are DESIGNED TO ADAPT.

www.grsriflestocks.com

 

[Forrest Halley]

It’s five complete firing rifles…….I’m to lazy to switch the barrels.

Well sir, you win. Which GRS stock do you you have and how do you think it handles recoil vs. a standard stock? Those are very interesting indeed.