Blaser R8 for Dangerous Game

[Schroeder]

Correct me if I am wrong

More Blaser specific buttpad and stock spacer info for those who may need it.

I added an adjustable stock to my rifle. When I went to install the butt pad and spacer kit (p/n C39878) with it, the top bolt bottomed out. The bottom bolt was fine, but the addition of the adjustable comb robbed some space from the top.
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First a few specs. The bolts takes a 3mm Allen key to remove and are threaded M5x0.8. Before cutting the bolt to length, I put a M5x0.8 die on the bolt and ran it all the way to the head. This way I could clean the threads after cutting to length. I took my time and ended up taking off 17mm before I was happy with the fit. I'm only using two of the three spacer in the kit, but I believe that even if all three spacers were used cutting the bolt down would be necessary for proper fit.
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I understand that everyone doesn't have metric tap and die sets laying around but if you run into this, at least you will know what direction to go.

Hi BeeMaa, is that a Swedish
Kalixteknik adjustable check riser?

 

[BeeMaa]

Correct me if I am wrong


Hi BeeMaa, is that a Swedish
Kalixteknik adjustable check riser?

The entire adjustable stock is from Blaser, but I will check out the link you sent. Might be nice to have one like that for my 22lr.

 

[BeeMaa]

Baamaa's actions are what I used to do. I then became sick and tired of excepting 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc best. I realised I was a big part of the problem and now jump through the hoops. The companies hate it but enough do it and we won't have to except sub standard and won't have to jump through hoops. I also give them grief over the hoops we have to jump through. The more of their time and effort I can burn, the more it costs them. This is where it hurts them. Life is just way to short to tolerate sub standard work and products. I want to enjoy what I buy not have to fuck around to make it work.

If you were buying a full custom rifle that you commissioned from a guild member or London gun house, I would agree with you.

For a semi-custom stock rifle that can be bought off a shelf from gun rooms around the world, it’s expected that there will be adjustments needed to get the best fit possible.

In fact, I added the butt stock spacer kit to get a better fit, so I’ve already been making modifications. Sharing the process to assist others I thought would be helpful but it has seemed to hit a nerve for you. Hope I didn’t hit another one with this post.

Cheers mate.

 

[Schroeder]

The entire adjustable stock is from Blaser, but I will check out the link you sent. Might be nice to have one like that for my 22lr.

If you were buying a full custom rifle that you commissioned from a guild member or London gun house, I would agree with you.

For a semi-custom stock rifle that can be bought off a shelf from gun rooms around the world, it’s expected that there will be adjustments needed to get the best fit possible.

In fact, I added the butt stock spacer kit to get a better fit. So I’ve already been making modifications. Sharing the process to assist others I thought would be helpful but it has seemed to hit a nerve for you. Hope I didn’t hit another one with this post.

Cheers mate.

Yes I agree.
Because I checked the part number you posted in your post above for the stock spacer.
Nowhere in the part description does it say suitable for stocks with an adjustable check piece. However it does say suitable for Blaser R8 Professional, which does not have an adjustable cheek piece as standard.
If it was me ordering the part I would have either emailed the supplier first to make sure it fit a stock with the adjustable cheek piece, or asked Blaser the question.
In truth and I mean this in the nicest possible way. It’s not Blasers fault, you have unknowingly ordered the wrong part.
But I credit you for trying to share your experience to hopefully assist others.
Good on you.

Additionally I suspect that is the Swedish "kovorisk" adjustable cheek piece that Blaser used. I would be really interested in the future to get your opinion on it.

I have a safe full of lovely rifles, but nowadays I just seem to grab the R8 to get the job done.

 

[BeeMaa]

@Schroeder - I’ll take a closer look at the stock when I have access to my laptop tonight and let you know.

 

[R eight]

That really is pathetic on the part of Blaser, esp for a rifle that costs so much. It would cost them *F* all to put in a correct length screw for each spacer.

Time for a Bex, a nice cup of tea and a little lie down mate.

Cheers mate.

 

[Rule 303]

If you were buying a full custom rifle that you commissioned from a guild member or London gun house, I would agree with you.

For a semi-custom stock rifle that can be bought off a shelf from gun rooms around the world, it’s expected that there will be adjustments needed to get the best fit possible.

In fact, I added the butt stock spacer kit to get a better fit, so I’ve already been making modifications. Sharing the process to assist others I thought would be helpful but it has seemed to hit a nerve for you. Hope I didn’t hit another one with this post.

Cheers mate.

My misunderstanding. I thought from your post this was a Blaser supplied piece of kit, made by Blaser for that particular model of Blaser's. I see from above posts that the spacers may not be for that model.

 

[Rule 303]

Time for a Bex, a nice cup of tea and a little lie down mate.

Cheers mate.

Nah mate, companies need to be held to account if they make a fuck up, especially if charging astronomical amounts for something. It would appear wrong part for that model. I have bought butt pad spacers that are supplied with the longer screws required for them.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Time for a Bex, a nice cup of tea and a little lie down mate.

Cheers mate.

@R eight
Mate I haven't heard that saying for a long long time.
Young people wouldn't know it.
We must be old
Bob

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Was it concluded that Blaser R8 was idneed acceptable for dangerous game?

 

[BeeMaa]

Was it concluded that Blaser R8 was idneed acceptable for dangerous game?

To save you from reading the previous 59 pages, yes.

 

[BeeMaa]

Correct me if I am wrong


Hi BeeMaa, is that a Swedish
Kalixteknik adjustable check riser?

Looking at the two ckeekpieces, they are very different. I'd have to say that Blaser is not using the product from Kalixteknik. However it does look like the Kalixteknik will fit into Blaser Professional and Professional Success stocks. There is one dealer here in the US that imports them. If anyone is interested, here's their website. High Desert Rifle Works Cost is $145, not sure if it's self install or if they will do it. The only downside I see is having to drill your stock on your own and the risk that goes along with it. I linked a YT video of a guy doing the install on a Tikka rifle below. Doesn't look too hard to do and it's a clean look.

 

[nomspc]

To save you from reading the previous 59 pages, yes.

Hahaha!

 

[R eight]

@R eight
Mate I haven't heard that saying for a long long time.
Young people wouldn't know it.
We must be old
Bob

We’re ancient, but wise…….sometimes.

 

[Tra3]

Was it concluded that Blaser R8 was idneed acceptable for dangerous game?

This thread is similar to how a conversation begins about religion, moves to politics, then bud light, then moves back to religion and finally ends with everyone agreeing that a .243 is a crap caliber.

I’d say that the R8 is an excellent DG rifle. I’m now curious about how many DG have been hunted with the R8 since this thread started just over 5 years ago. I’m sure it is a big number.

 

[K-man]

This thread is similar to how a conversation begins about religion, moves to politics, then bud light, then moves back to religion and finally ends with everyone agreeing that a .243 is a crap caliber.

I’d say that the R8 is an excellent DG rifle. I’m now curious about how many DG have been hunted with the R8 since this thread started just over 5 years ago. I’m sure it is a big number.

My last 4 of the dangerous seven have been taken with the R8.

 

[TOBY458]

This thread is similar to how a conversation begins about religion, moves to politics, then bud light, then moves back to religion and finally ends with everyone agreeing that a .243 is a crap caliber.

I’d say that the R8 is an excellent DG rifle. I’m now curious about how many DG have been hunted with the R8 since this thread started just over 5 years ago. I’m sure it is a big number.

Two Cape Buffalo and an elephant with mine, so far. And I’ll be using it for bull elephant and buffalo this coming spring.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

This thread is similar to how a conversation begins about religion, moves to politics, then bud light, then moves back to religion and finally ends with everyone agreeing that a .243 is a crap caliber.

I’d say that the R8 is an excellent DG rifle. I’m now curious about how many DG have been hunted with the R8 since this thread started just over 5 years ago. I’m sure it is a big number.

Funny you mentioned the .243. Even your website: www.blaserbuds.com talks up the 243 Winchester…

“The Blaser R8 rifle is known for its switch-barrel design, which allows for different barrels to be used. Some popular barrels for the Blaser R8 include:

• Match Barrel: Designed for hunting and sport shooting at long distances, this barrel weighs around 200–300 grams (0.44–0.66 lbs).
• 243 Winchester barrel: A replacement barrel that can be used with the Blaser R8.
• 300 Win Mag barrel: A replacement barrel that can be used with the Blaser R8.”
  
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[NIGHTHAWK]

Two Cape Buffalo and an elephant with mine, so far. And I’ll be using it for bull elephant and buffalo this coming spring.

Funny, how the opinion of push feed not being "safe" for use on dangerous game hunts seem to diminish with these first hand experiences. Congrats on your success.

 

[bowjijohn]

Choose your kit

Practice and become familiar with your kit

Trust your kit

Go shooting

All the rest is personal choice, marketing and is generally a load of old cobblers anyway