Blaser R8 accuracy vs semi custom rifles, which one wins??

I've got barrels in 243 308 30-06 all shoot one hole groups absolutely fantastic rifles slowly the rest of the guns is a safe getting sold. Got a 6.5 x47 lapua barrel coming now I'm looking forward to that I'm the same as you if I miss a target I know it's me not the rifle 😂👍
Yep I use the 22 rimmy 22 wmr 22 hornet 204 222 243 6.5 x55 and 308 I cannot fault the accuracy and quality of any of them
Before I gradually overtime changed 100% to blaser I had two rifles of each calibre virtually, two reasons was to have spare rifle one on day and one with NV all I do now is change scopes from day to night as and when required
I tried all the other ways with different makes it don’t cut it compared to blaser
I’ll put me tin hat on now 😂😂😂
 
Yep I use the 22 rimmy 22 wmr 22 hornet 204 222 243 6.5 x55 and 308 I cannot fault the accuracy and quality of any of them
Before I gradually overtime changed 100% to blaser I had two rifles of each calibre virtually, two reasons was to have spare rifle one on day and one with NV all I do now is change scopes from day to night as and when required
I tried all the other ways with different makes it don’t cut it compared to blaser
I’ll put me tin hat on now 😂😂😂
I couldn't agree more and the ability to take it all apart for cleaning 👍
 
It seems many custom owners are bitter that a Blaser will shoot every bit as well as a custom build and still retain a high percentage of its resale value, whereas the custom will be worth about the same as cheese sandwich….

A custom is an itch to scratch…but you’ll likely need to fettle and load ammunition…

Not so on the Blaser.

And no, I don’t own one - but have shot plenty of them and find them really nice to shoulder, shoot and handle - the killer for me is the safety/decocker and the horrendous “click” when you don’t operate it correctly - I have a friend that has learned to do this after a ribbing for a roe bolting off after hearing the click so it’s very much a user thing.

Regards,
Gixer
 
It seems many custom owners are bitter that a Blaser will shoot every bit as well as a custom build and still retain a high percentage of its resale value, whereas the custom will be worth about the same as cheese sandwich….

A custom is an itch to scratch…but you’ll likely need to fettle and load ammunition…

Not so on the Blaser.

And no, I don’t own one - but have shot plenty of them and find them really nice to shoulder, shoot and handle - the killer for me is the safety/decocker and the horrendous “click” when you don’t operate it correctly - I have a friend that has learned to do this after a ribbing for a roe bolting off after hearing the click so it’s very much a user thing.

Regards,
Gixer
how many blasers do you see in accuracy comps compared to customs , strange if they are every bit as accurate that they are not at the top of the tree in benchrest and f class and prs or even plain old target rifle etc

nice rifles for sure blasers but they are expensive for what they are (cnc mass produced) a triumph of marketing like the 6.5 creedmoor.

as i said they are nice but certainly not for me.
 
how many blasers do you see in accuracy comps compared to customs , strange if they are every bit as accurate that they are not at the top of the tree in benchrest and f class and prs or even plain old target rifle etc

nice rifles for sure blasers but they are expensive for what they are (cnc mass produced) a triumph of marketing like the 6.5 creedmoor.

as i said they are nice but certainly not for me.
There have been a few mentioned on here….theres a Norwegian chap that seems to put his to good use…

Obviously the stock is not suited to certain disciplines and it would be an expensive option to buy and then change.

I think to dismiss them as marketing wizardry is not doing the design and engineering justice.

Regards,
Gixer
 
There have been a few mentioned on here….theres a Norwegian chap that seems to put his to good use…

Obviously the stock is not suited to certain disciplines and it would be an expensive option to buy and then change.

I think to dismiss them as marketing wizardry is not doing the design and engineering justice.

Regards,
Gixer
yes , but overall if they were just as accurate then we would see more of them in the comps wouldn't we?

easy to change stocks , especially on the modular blaser

i am not dismissing them , they are good stalking rifles , i just don't buy into the hype and personally think they are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
 
yes , but overall if they were just as accurate then we would see more of them in the comps wouldn't we?

easy to change stocks , especially on the modular blaser

i am not dismissing them , they are good stalking rifles , i just don't buy into the hype and personally think they are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Well, no…the cost is likely prohibitive for sticking bits on to turn into a competition gun…although I’m sure they are out there.

The solution to me is - change between numerous chamberings, quick release scopes, fast reloads due to being straight pull. Very robust and debris tolerant system. I think these are all genuine problems. I don’t at all like the safety system however I see why it’s a good system.
 
Well, no…the cost is likely prohibitive for sticking bits on to turn into a competition gun…although I’m sure they are out there.

The solution to me is - change between numerous chamberings, quick release scopes, fast reloads due to being straight pull. Very robust and debris tolerant system. I think these are all genuine problems. I don’t at all like the safety system however I see why it’s a good system.
well, yes..... customs are expensive , the blaser is modular (a by product of modern cnc) so changing parts is easy? there is comp stocks out there i've seen them , they are god awful ugly though !

fast reloads ? i will happily put my traditional bolt action against a blaser for 15 rds rapid , i doubt the blaser will win. the system in my very limited experience is not very debris tolerant especially after being dragged through heather. i just don't think it realistically offers an advantage over the traditional (and cheaper) turn bolt

anyway , ultimately if you want a blaser you get one as it's nothing to do with me
 
Well, no…the cost is likely prohibitive for sticking bits on to turn into a competition gun…although I’m sure they are out there.

The solution to me is - change between numerous chamberings, quick release scopes, fast reloads due to being straight pull. Very robust and debris tolerant system. I think these are all genuine problems. I don’t at all like the safety system however I see why it’s a good system.
Price has never really been an issue with keen target shooters ! The Blazer action just isn't up to it ! True target actions are heavy / beefy chunks of steel , likewise the barrels
 
Price has never really been an issue with keen target shooters ! The Blazer action just isn't up to it ! True target actions are heavy / beefy chunks of steel , likewise the barrels
Price may not be an issue to the small percentage at the top end, however, not everyone wants to spend 4-8k on a rifle to shoot comps…it can be done with a lightly modified remmy 700 so if you look across the broad spectrum of target/competition shooters you aren’t going to find the higher percentage is the top costing rifles - it’s going to be remmy, tikka etc which are lower cost in most cases.

The Blaser action absolutely is up to it - ask any good engineer about the limitations of actions - Blaser did not scrimp on theirs…the limitations far exceed the requirements for the chamberings.

As said, if someone wants one - great, if not - also great.

I think people have this weird need to try to bring them down…not sure why.
 
yes , but overall if they were just as accurate then we would see more of them in the comps wouldn't we?

easy to change stocks , especially on the modular blaser

i am not dismissing them , they are good stalking rifles , i just don't buy into the hype and personally think they are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Care to explain the this solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?
 
Price may not be an issue to the small percentage at the top end, however, not everyone wants to spend 4-8k on a rifle to shoot comps…it can be done with a lightly modified remmy 700 so if you look across the broad spectrum of target/competition shooters you aren’t going to find the higher percentage is the top costing rifles - it’s going to be remmy, tikka etc which are lower cost in most cases.

The Blaser action absolutely is up to it - ask any good engineer about the limitations of actions - Blaser did not scrimp on theirs…the limitations far exceed the requirements for the chamberings.

As said, if someone wants one - great, if not - also great.

I think people have this weird need to try to bring them down…not sure why.
i remember blazer when they where taking peoples limbs off . Its an action well know for not being up for a hot load . You can shoot any legal calibre within weight limits if set for the event but the Blazer is not designed for the job at hand . Bit of fun on a Sunday ? Yeah use whatever! Personally speaking i dont get it , the barrels are too expensive and seem shallow in the grooves , known a few stalkers changing out barrels way too soon and for the price they charge for them you could have a smith cut a chamber and put you an after market screw on stc barrel on most other rifles , even buy something like a howa etc perhaps absoloutly chaper tp buy a full RF rifle than a Blazer barrel . Only thing i get is traveling when you might wish to take say a 223 , 243 and 308 options with you on a trip.
You only need some basic tools to screw off and on different barrels and firms like savage offered the locking rings that where even easier than that ! I saw a few of these do pretty darn good in comps
 
Care to explain the this solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?
if you like, speed of functioning -nothing wrong with a well run turnbolt
ease of changing scopes and barrels , just have two rifles if you need two calibres and scopes are easily changed
safety - no rifle is safer once it is in human hands

and i can't really remember other claims i have heard about the blaser system but if you want to come up with some i'd be happy to listen
 
I don’t see any problems here, just a different approach.
Some like that approach and some don’t.
I have two turn bolt rifles and a Blaser straight pull in the cabinet. Can you guess the one that comes out most often?
 
i remember blazer when they where taking peoples limbs off . Its an action well know for not being up for a hot load . You can shoot any legal calibre within weight limits if set for the event but the Blazer is not designed for the job at hand . Bit of fun on a Sunday ? Yeah use whatever! Personally speaking i dont get it , the barrels are too expensive and seem shallow in the grooves , known a few stalkers changing out barrels way too soon and for the price they charge for them you could have a smith cut a chamber and put you an after market screw on stc barrel on most other rifles , even buy something like a howa etc perhaps absoloutly chaper tp buy a full RF rifle than a Blazer barrel . Only thing i get is traveling when you might wish to take say a 223 , 243 and 308 options with you on a trip.
You only need some basic tools to screw off and on different barrels and firms like savage offered the locking rings that where even easier than that ! I saw a few of these do pretty darn good in comps
Which blasers were “taking peoples limbs off”…?? Where does it say Blaser’s aren’t good for continuous use?

Other than a load of hearsay rubbish….you really think Blaser got to where they are with substandard equipment that was “occasional use”….😂
 
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