Blaser R93 is Retired

[ejg]

Can you please enlighten me as to what aftermarket bits you have been asked to make.
Apart from the large bolt handle some people prefer and a stud, in the right place, for a bi-pod, I can't think of anything else so am very interested.

EMcC,
We have a little business manufacturing aftermarket parts. We are constantly asked if we could manufacture stocks for blaser rifles. From individuals as well as shops. Other companies are thriving on supplying aftermarket barrels and triggers as well as stocks for blaser rifles. Just check the web or go on blaser forums.
Many people are not happy with the accuracy or ergonomics of original blaser parts and try improve with aftermarket bits just like Remmy, Tikka,Sako, etc. owners. I just can't imagine you have not noticed this yet.
Let's face it, the manufacture of some standard rifle stocks, even of plastic blaser versions are mass produced injection moulded parts with production costs under 10% of what a slightly better plywood stock would retail at.
edi

ps. a link to one very popular supplier. http://bixn-andy.at/en/laeufe/
http://bixn-andy.at/en/blaser-r93/

 

[timbrayford]

EMcC,
We have a little business manufacturing aftermarket parts. We are constantly asked if we could manufacture stocks for blaser rifles. From individuals as well as shops. Other companies are thriving on supplying aftermarket barrels and triggers as well as stocks for blaser rifles. Just check the web or go on blaser forums.
Many people are not happy with the accuracy or ergonomics of original blaser parts and try improve with aftermarket bits just like Remmy, Tikka,Sako, etc. owners. I just can't imagine you have not noticed this yet.
Let's face it, the manufacture of some standard rifle stocks, even of plastic blaser versions are mass produced injection moulded parts with production costs under 10% of what a slightly better plywood stock would retail at.
edi

ps. a link to one very popular supplier. http://bixn-andy.at/en/laeufe/
http://bixn-andy.at/en/blaser-r93/

Why would you want to put a plywood stock on a Blaser?

Indeed, if you want to customise your rifle with aftermarket bits why not start with something cheaper such as the Remington 700?

 

[EMcC]

Wow !
I am surprised at what is available.
I must admit I have had an R93 in .243 / .308 and 30-06 and have never considered having any additions or alterations other than the magazine option which has now been addressed as I have an R8 on order.
I did read about a company in UK that offered the option of new barrel replacement but have never heard of anybody nor could imagine, under normal circumstances, wearing one out.
The stock on my R93 is the usual standard 'rifle' stock whereas the R8 on order has been ordered with a thumbhole stock in wood, I would never entertain a 'plastic/Kevlar/ABS' etc.
As I have said before, if I have a blank day I can always sit in a hedge and drool over the beauty of the wooden stock

 

[timbrayford]

Even if you did wear a barrel out why not just get another Blaser manufactured one, they shoot as well as any custom made one. I certainly wasn't aware of "aftermarket" bits for Blasers apart from scope mounts. Who knows, perhaps someone somewhere is making bolt action conversion kits for the r8

 

[ejg]

Even if you did wear a barrel out why not just get another Blaser manufactured one, they shoot as well as any custom made one. I certainly wasn't aware of "aftermarket" bits for Blasers apart from scope mounts. Who knows, perhaps someone somewhere is making bolt action conversion kits for the r8

Many change their barrels right away for an aftermarket barrel. yes they do shoot better in most cases, the customer decides if it is needed. I have not heard of bench rest competitions being won with blaser rifles or barrels. The barrels seem ok but nothing special, there are some that don't shoot, just like other brands.
What I find OTT is that many change the triggers on rifles that actually have very good triggers. Especially in Germany some go hunting with triggers adjusted down to under 5oz. One can learn to shoot well with a bad trigger but not with a bad barrel.
edi

 

[Markfox]

EMcC,
We have a little business manufacturing aftermarket parts. We are constantly asked if we could manufacture stocks for blaser rifles. From individuals as well as shops. Other companies are thriving on supplying aftermarket barrels and triggers as well as stocks for blaser rifles. Just check the web or go on blaser forums.
Many people are not happy with the accuracy or ergonomics of original blaser parts and try improve with aftermarket bits just like Remmy, Tikka,Sako, etc. owners. I just can't imagine you have not noticed this yet.
Let's face it, the manufacture of some standard rifle stocks, even of plastic blaser versions are mass produced injection moulded parts with production costs under 10% of what a slightly better plywood stock would retail at.
edi

ps. a link to one very popular supplier. http://bixn-andy.at/en/laeufe/
http://bixn-andy.at/en/blaser-r93/

A Blaser synthetic stock is not a cheap and nasty plastic stock like you seem to state it is very well made with very little if any flex and it has a Inletted chassis system for the barrel change facility which also gives it strength

 

[Seanpaul]

27" Border Barrel fitting to old r93 .243

 

[timbrayford]

Many change their barrels right away for an aftermarket barrel. yes they do shoot better in most cases, the customer decides if it is needed. I have not heard of bench rest competitions being won with blaser rifles or barrels. The barrels seem ok but nothing special, there are some that don't shoot, just like other brands.
What I find OTT is that many change the triggers on rifles that actually have very good triggers. Especially in Germany some go hunting with triggers adjusted down to under 5oz. One can learn to shoot well with a bad trigger but not with a bad barrel.
edi

I'm happy with the Blaser barrel, for deer stalking purposes the limits are my shooting ability, not the rifle itself

 

[Scarlet]

A Blaser synthetic stock is not a cheap and nasty plastic stock like you seem to state it is very well made with very little if any flex and it has a Inletted chassis system for the barrel change facility which also gives it strength

Your living in your own little dream world foxboymark.. They are a nasty plastic stock with plenty of flex in the fore end.
Also if you`ve ordered or purchased a standard 17mm barrel with your Blaser R8 you wont be able to fit any of the larger barrels onto that Blaser modular system with out stock alterations.
Like the semi weighted or Match barrel..
Hope this doesn't offend

 

[EMcC]

I did say I would never entertain a 'plastic/Kevlar/ABS etc' stock.
The emphasis was on I, me personally, I did not say they were no good or that nobody else should buy them, in fact I know one or two people that have them and wouldn't have anything else.
I couldn't bring myself to eat a Pizza but I wouldn't say they are not to be eaten by anybody else - same analysis
I was once a died in the wool Remington user for several years and found them real good value and very competent for stalking but they did prove fussy over the ammo or load I used through them.
However since getting a Blaser I have found that nearly all ammo I put through it has been as good as I can get. Obviously some of the reloads I use that are 'spot on' at 100 yards could well be miles out at 3 or 400 yards but I don't shoot Deer that far off or use a chrono so will never know.
So the bottom line is that I have found that a Blaser, off the shelf, is as good as it gets without any major add on's or alterations.

 

[Markfox]

Your living in your own little dream world foxboymark.. They are a nasty plastic stock with plenty of flex in the fore end.
Also if you`ve ordered or purchased a standard 17mm barrel with your Blaser R8 you wont be able to fit any of the larger barrels onto that Blaser modular system with out stock alterations.
Like the semi weighted or Match barrel..
Hope this doesn't offend

no offence taken , I love my little dream world surrounded by fluffy bunnys and unicorns

i dont use a bipod so never noticed an issue with flex

regards barrel diameter yes you are correct I must admit I never give that a thought as mine was originally bought as a 375 H&H so thicker barrel as std not by me as it was second hand in a different Calibre and the thinner barrel

 

[Scarlet]

So you purchased some else`s flexy cast off then foxboy?
Mind you`ll have no issue`s with the standard barrel touching the stock if its been milled out to take larger.
Leave`s a rather large ugly gap though along the barrel but improves the fore end flex no end,lol.

 

[ejg]

I did say I would never entertain a 'plastic/Kevlar/ABS etc' stock.
The emphasis was on I, me personally, I did not say they were no good or that nobody else should buy them, in fact I know one or two people that have them and wouldn't have anything else.
I couldn't bring myself to eat a Pizza but I wouldn't say they are not to be eaten by anybody else - same analysis
I was once a died in the wool Remington user for several years and found them real good value and very competent for stalking but they did prove fussy over the ammo or load I used through them.
However since getting a Blaser I have found that nearly all ammo I put through it has been as good as I can get. Obviously some of the reloads I use that are 'spot on' at 100 yards could well be miles out at 3 or 400 yards but I don't shoot Deer that far off or use a chrono so will never know.
So the bottom line is that I have found that a Blaser, off the shelf, is as good as it gets without any major add on's or alterations.

There is nothing wrong with your approach, the important thing is to be efficient and good at what you do with the gear you chose.
Others might have a different view, different approach and different goals. They might need higher performance gear. In many cases some have very little deer stalking and rifle improving is a side hobby to fill a gap. In Germany Jagdmatch target shooting is also seems such a gap filler. Since a kid I have been involved in building things, as a youngster connected to research at aerospace universities and took part in two world championships. I have always been involved in improving performance in some way also when being involved in injection moulding for over twenty years, reason why I know something about the costs/limits of the process.
edi

 

[EMcC]

I am of the opinion that when out with my Blaser, the only improvement to be made would involve surgery and I've been cut about enough already so won't be going down that route

 

[Vipa]

I did say I would never entertain a 'plastic/Kevlar/ABS etc' stock.
The emphasis was on I, me personally, I did not say they were no good or that nobody else should buy them, in fact I know one or two people that have them and wouldn't have anything else.
I couldn't bring myself to eat a Pizza but I wouldn't say they are not to be eaten by anybody else - same analysis
I was once a died in the wool Remington user for several years and found them real good value and very competent for stalking but they did prove fussy over the ammo or load I used through them.
However since getting a Blaser I have found that nearly all ammo I put through it has been as good as I can get. Obviously some of the reloads I use that are 'spot on' at 100 yards could well be miles out at 3 or 400 yards but I don't shoot Deer that far off or use a chrono so will never know.
So the bottom line is that I have found that a Blaser, off the shelf, is as good as it gets without any major add on's or alterations.

I am one such person... wouldn't have anything other than synthetic and up to now, the blaser is the best synthetic stock I have come across..

 

[9.3x64]

I am one such person... wouldn't have anything other than synthetic and up to now, the blaser is the best synthetic stock I have come across..

Yes I have had exactly the same experience.

 

[Scarlet]

As the old saying go`s "some folk are easily pleased" but facts do no cease to exist because they are ignored..

Good hunting boys with what ever rifle you use..

 

[9.3x64]

As the old saying go`s "some folk are easily pleased" but facts do no cease to exist because they are ignored..

Good hunting boys with what ever rifle you use..

I am not sure what "facts" you are referring to?

 

[Scarlet]

I have two new r8 stocks here. By that I mean never used or owned previous by anyone. They both have excessive flex in the fore end and both were mass produced at a very cheap cost..
Is that not a fact? Or am i making it the whole thing up just to attract attention and cause a disturbance?
Or or i have the only two in the whole world like it? Maybe i should purchase a third one just to make sure eh ,lol.

 

[9.3x64]

Lol incredible. Absolutely incredible.
I have purchased 2 R93 and 3 R8 frames over the years and none of them have had any excessive flex in the forend. Sure if you really try you can flex them slightly if you apply enough force, but Geez you really have to force them. Under normal usage their is no noticeable flex. You are claiming excessive flex. Lol

I suspect you are excessively exaggerating...