Well, yes you can...
Safest way to do it - chamber a round when you're ready to fire.
Safety systems fail. Why do you think there are mechanics who fix safety systems on cars?... Because they break
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Safest way to do it - chamber a round when you're ready to fire.
Safety systems fail. Why do you think there are mechanics who fix safety systems on cars?... Because they break
TundB
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Nothing special: the cheapest copper they offer.
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UpNorthMI
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Back to the OP's question, is an R8 worth it?
I always said I'd never buy one back 30+ years ago, I own and shoot a large number of rifles, my workhorses over the years have been, stainless / zytel Ruger M77's that have done a lot of work, once the triggers were polished they were as good as any other rifle I've owned. I purchased my first R8 with driven boar shooting and lot's of travel thoughts in my mind.
Yes an R8 is a different gun, I had a few "clicks" at the beginning due to the bolt not being fully closed, but you soon learn and get used to it. Now several years in, I have come to really like my R8's and they have become my go to rifles. They handle well for me, I like the shortness due to the action design and the accuracy is amazing. I love the break down and travel ease, I just got back from Africa from a buffalo culling trip where both my son and I were both shooting R8's in .375 H&H. I like the fact that I can shoot from .243 to .375 all from the same gun. Between my son & I we have 3 R8's, 9 barrels, 11 scope mounts, it's been a serious financial investment. However to travel and hunt with my 21 year old son and see him shoot deer, plains game and dangerous game confidently with his R8 is just priceless. In summary my thoughts on the R8 is that it is an excellent platform. I plan to do a lot more stalking and travel hunt trips with my R8 for as many years as I can.
Is it worth it? That really is another question, I think that depends on your financial situation, it's like discussing if a Rolex or a Ferrari are worth it, there are lot's of cheaper options that do the same job. If you are on the fence about purchasing an R8 because of cost, I suggest that you don't, owning R8's is expensive and extra barrels and scope mounts are all very expensive. If you can easily afford the R8, try one and enjoy it. My conclusion is that the R8 is worth it.
One issue I personally have is that I found swapping barrels and moving scopes around was a pain as it would require the re zeroing of the scope to a new caliber / barrel. I have nearly finished buying a scope and mount for each barrel, again another very expensive investment but one I decided to pursue because I swap barrels often for different types of hunts etc. The quick detach scope mounts make it very simple to change between a regular scope, red dot and a thermal scope all coming back to a zeroed setup.
I always said I'd never buy one back 30+ years ago, I own and shoot a large number of rifles, my workhorses over the years have been, stainless / zytel Ruger M77's that have done a lot of work, once the triggers were polished they were as good as any other rifle I've owned. I purchased my first R8 with driven boar shooting and lot's of travel thoughts in my mind.
Yes an R8 is a different gun, I had a few "clicks" at the beginning due to the bolt not being fully closed, but you soon learn and get used to it. Now several years in, I have come to really like my R8's and they have become my go to rifles. They handle well for me, I like the shortness due to the action design and the accuracy is amazing. I love the break down and travel ease, I just got back from Africa from a buffalo culling trip where both my son and I were both shooting R8's in .375 H&H. I like the fact that I can shoot from .243 to .375 all from the same gun. Between my son & I we have 3 R8's, 9 barrels, 11 scope mounts, it's been a serious financial investment. However to travel and hunt with my 21 year old son and see him shoot deer, plains game and dangerous game confidently with his R8 is just priceless. In summary my thoughts on the R8 is that it is an excellent platform. I plan to do a lot more stalking and travel hunt trips with my R8 for as many years as I can.
Is it worth it? That really is another question, I think that depends on your financial situation, it's like discussing if a Rolex or a Ferrari are worth it, there are lot's of cheaper options that do the same job. If you are on the fence about purchasing an R8 because of cost, I suggest that you don't, owning R8's is expensive and extra barrels and scope mounts are all very expensive. If you can easily afford the R8, try one and enjoy it. My conclusion is that the R8 is worth it.
One issue I personally have is that I found swapping barrels and moving scopes around was a pain as it would require the re zeroing of the scope to a new caliber / barrel. I have nearly finished buying a scope and mount for each barrel, again another very expensive investment but one I decided to pursue because I swap barrels often for different types of hunts etc. The quick detach scope mounts make it very simple to change between a regular scope, red dot and a thermal scope all coming back to a zeroed setup.
Overlay
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Nice reply Sir
Probably mirrors my reasoning to go from sako 75/95 to blasers
They just all come together to what I expect or want from a rifle
Overlay
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Hi ShootgunI love my Blaser and it was my only deer rifle for several years...
I took the plunge and my new Sauer 505 is due to arrive in couple of weeks time , so let's see how it will compare with my trusty R8.... Keep an eye on the classifieds
What stock did you order with the 505 Iāve been looking at the 404 XTR thumb hole + cheek riser
Shootgun
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Synchro XT , thumb hole with cheek riser
Overlay
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Put a pic up matey when you have it in yer mits
The Blaser drum is beating well tonight Phil...Put a pic up matey when you have it in yer mits
Overlay
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Yes not all Blaser owners are made the same PhilAwwhhh
Donāt you just love the muppets,
ARCHERFOREVER
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Do you mind if I enquire as too who cut out the foam for the R8's. Thanks
@scotch egg I too had longings for a Blaser but after a few slaps in the chops from Ronin I am pleased to say that ship has sailed and I no longer lust after a Blaser. Unfortunately my unrequited lust for an R8 has transformed into a desire for an even more expensive double rifle!! Be careful what you wish for in life!!You need to stop that right now
Have the same set up on both my 404ās very good, looked at the Carbon version nut could not justify the Ā£ās upgrade. I by product is I have an older Sauer 202 with regular synthetic stock in 243, you can swap the Thumbhole off the 404/505 and put it on a 202
19templar79
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The Blaser R8 is definitly a really good rifle- BUT hopeless overpriced.
Bavarianbrit
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And you can specify the leather to match your Cullinans interior. (joke).
@scotch egg I too had longings for a Blaser but after a few slaps in the chops from Ronin I am pleased to say that ship has sailed and I no longer lust after a Blaser. Unfortunately my unrequited lust for an R8 has transformed into a desire for an even more expensive double rifle!! Be careful what you wish for in life!!
This is truly excellent news, on both counts!
I once chatted with the main marketing chap from Blaser, really nice guy, quite a boar shooting prodigy by all accounts. He said āwe cater in wants, not needsā. Thereās nothing wrong with that, but go into the purchase of such rifles fully cognisant of the fact that they are sold at a premium price to occupy the elite part of the market, not because it represents value for money.
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