Thread: blaser r8

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

They're obviously awesome but is the extra few thousand dollars justifiable in an increased performance aspect? I don't think so, If you can work out a load for a Sako 85 that shoots half a MOA and a Blaser that does the same I dont think there is any difference just the aesthetics and the ability to say "I own a blaser".
I still want one some day though!

The Blaser system comes into its own once you buy a few barrels. You have a rifle with exactly the same stock and trigger pull every time in different calibers and is cheaper to have than multiple Sakos (or whatever floats your boat). It is also a great way to get around a few European countries laws of the number of firearms an individual is allowed to have at any one time.
I will always have another rifle though as the Blaser does mean you can only shoot one barrel at a time so is not as versatile as multiple rifles i.e. if your kid wants to go shooting with you once they are capable. You will need another rifle.