ColinBr
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Having shot 1 in 308 I was pleasantly surprised that it did not try and flip itself over on itself either, according to some views I have read about (most likely from those that haven't tried 1)
Blaser K95 .222Rem
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Having shot 1 in 308 I was pleasantly surprised that it did not try and flip itself over on itself either, according to some views I have read about (most likely from those that haven't tried 1)
Running cheap 139 PPU factory at approx 2550, I can honestly say it’s like shooting a 243 - and it’s unmoderated.
I think they designed it perfectly for its intended use.
I think they designed it perfectly for its intended use.
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Having shot 1 in 308 I was pleasantly surprised that it did not try and flip itself over on itself either, according to some views I have read about (most likely from those that haven't tried 1)
ColinBr
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As said. I'm not a Blaser person, but I now have a real soft spot on the K95.
I've mates with R8's and they love them. It's just not for me. It's almost like owning an automatic car. I feel less involved.
Exactly thread is about K95, but all the R8 haters come out the finest Turkish.
There is something about the K95 just draws you in.
ColinBr
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Yup. Everyone really should try 1.
I'm sure the majority would be very much surprised and impressed
No PLEASE don't........................... It will surely push the used prices up, and I'm still looking for a more recent non stutzen
ColinBr
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Sorry mateNo PLEASE don't........................... It will surely push the used prices up, and I'm still looking for a more recent non stutzen
Now That Is A thing of beauty for sure, if it was in .222r I would be drooling, my other thoughts was the 7x57r
If that is due to removing the case once fired, it’s honestly very easy to do so. I can manage it with gloves on too and have shot 3 roe in relatively quick succession with it just in January. It left me thinking a whole bunch of thoughts. Like, “why do people preach kipplaufs can’t be used for culling?” With abit practice they’re easy to get back on target after a shot.
One thing I can’t stress enough though, is keeping the rifle steady on sticks is difficult in comparison to a run of the mill 10lb rifle with a moderator fitted, that’s just the law of physics. I generally stalk without sticks when using my k95, I just lean against the nearest tree and keep shots under 200 yards.
HonestJohn
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I like the k95, but I cannot see how you can get a scope mounted low enough for proper cheek weld. Not only that, but the aesthetic appeal diminishes rapidly when a scope isn’t sitting just over the barrel.
One last moan, - the receiver should be coin struck like a good old shotgun, black, really, black?
One last moan, - the receiver should be coin struck like a good old shotgun, black, really, black?
I think that’s subjective to the person who owns the rifle. I get cheek weld just fine and don’t have any problem shooting deer. You have to remember it’s a rifle designed for stalking, not prone shooting at distance. I wouldn’t be using mine for that sort of thing, anyway.
deeangeo
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Never ever had any sort of issue holding steady in any position - prone or otherwise. I never shoot off sticks though, but use one to hold against occasionally. Accuracy is absolutely great & have on occasion in Sutherland on open hill taken hinds out to 300yds - though only when necessary. But hey, now I'm old so it's not so easy anymore!
When I say steady I mean holding over a 1P coin at 100 steady. Way steady enough to shoot deer but not a way to illustrate its accuracy capability.
My wife has a K95. Lovely, light rifle and very accurate.
On the negative side, it is harder to shoot, being so light and if you are purchasing stalking, some estates do not allow single shot rifles.
I would also have a look at a Kreighoff Hubertus. Looks to be a better stock design to me.
I often think about swapping my rifle for a K95 in .22 Hornet, 7x57r and 9.3x74r
I would definitely get a rimmed or flanged calibre by preference.
On single shots, the Bradshaw rising block looks amazing and is supposed to be a similar price.
On the negative side, it is harder to shoot, being so light and if you are purchasing stalking, some estates do not allow single shot rifles.
I would also have a look at a Kreighoff Hubertus. Looks to be a better stock design to me.
I often think about swapping my rifle for a K95 in .22 Hornet, 7x57r and 9.3x74r
I would definitely get a rimmed or flanged calibre by preference.
On single shots, the Bradshaw rising block looks amazing and is supposed to be a similar price.
I think the issue is, that it was probably designed originally to be used with iron sights, and then the stock is perfect, but the design is dire for use with a scope.
That said, Blaser know about the issue, having had enough complains, no doubt from the US, and started making the K95 with a straight stock !
IMPO, the 7x57R is just PERFECT for the K95. Excellent "traditional" kipplauf calibre for all UK species.
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that’s also a thing of beauty, how’s ammunition availability for the 7x57r ?
I’d love to have the whole barrel and side plates cerakoted in a gloss black… similar to their recently released black edition with extended side plates but it’s matte.
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