I have 3 blaser r93 rifles. They are great and all shoot tight groups. Reference r8, not interested for the following reasons: - risk of losing the trigger/bullet assembly would worry me while stalking and replacement cost extortionate, yes you can lock in place but then it reverts to an r93 top loader???
- r93 expensive enough, r8 cost extortionate. Lastly why make the r8 barrel incompatible with r93, clearly focused at getting mugs to rebuy their rifle collection at a higher cost, no thanks. Reference 2nd hand prices, r93 much better value for money and larger selection available, unless you cherish the look of wood I recommend a synthetic stock. Best of luck.