Thread: Blaser R8

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Yes, they started making them in 1993

Nah I dont think so!

Originally Posted by Toby

Nah I dont think so!

I know so

I had a feeling that would be your answer haha

But on a serious note did they ever make a turn bolt or whatever you call them. A normal bolt action? I can't find one on their website

Originally Posted by LJP

I haven't seen one but discussed with Jason. You will need to butcher an existing stock to supply a bedding block so all of a sudden a $3K Christensen stock isn't really that expensive

Bit of a gamble then. Think illl pass and put the cash towards more time on the hill.

Originally Posted by Toby

I had a feeling that would be your answer haha

But on a serious note did they ever make a turn bolt or whatever you call them. A normal bolt action? I can't find one on their website

Yes, before the R93. I think it was a SM88 or KM88? That is fucking ugly though. Almost Howa ugly.

Originally Posted by Toby

Are blaser ever going to make a normal looking nice bolt action do you think?

Doubt it Tobes, I believe Mauser and Sauer are under the same ownership as Blaser so they will probably never make a turnbolt as it would step into the market share of the other two.
Same way that Tikka will never make a premium rifle again as that would encroach on Sako's territory.

I agree with you though, they are awesome quality rifles but not to my taste either.

I can't find anything on google, know where a pic is?

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Yes, before the R93. I think it was a SM88 or KM88? That is fucking ugly though. Almost Howa ugly.

WTF.....them's fighting words......

Originally Posted by Spudattack

Doubt it Tobes, I believe Mauser and Sauer are under the same ownership as Blaser so they will probably never make a turnbolt as it would step into the market share of the other two.
Same way that Tikka will never make a premium rifle again as that would encroach on Sako's territory.

I agree with you though, they are awesome quality rifles but not to my taste either.

I like reading between the lines on your post mate

Originally Posted by Gibo

I like reading between the lines on your post mate

You could get a job in the media with those skills gibo

Hush now scouser he's fishing dont bite!

Originally Posted by Gibo

I like reading between the lines on your post mate

So Blaser is a poor mans Mauser?

Originally Posted by Toby

I had a feeling that would be your answer haha

But on a serious note did they ever make a turn bolt or whatever you call them. A normal bolt action? I can't find one on their website

I guess they would have to run out of supplies of those fabled "plastic washers" before a redesign might be called for. Not my cup of tea either I'm afraid.

Originally Posted by kokako

So Blaser is a poor mans Mauser?

Nothing poor about Blaser's.

Blaser make a beatiful single shot rifle.
Someone on the forum had one, and had trouble with it though. Maybe it was Norway?

They make some nice double rifles too that I like, only complaint I have heard on them is the decocking safety, on a dangerous game rifle phs are wary of not having a quick flick off safety.