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 Blaser R8
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10/03/23 11:43 PM
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First time shooting one of these rifles. This is my Buddies Blaser R8 .300 Win Mag. This is one fine rifle. I can see why they are so expensive. It has a very effective muzzle brake, and he had extra weight added to the buttstock. He also bought the B2 2.5-15 Blaser scope. Again, one of the finest scopes I have ever sighted in. The trigger is awesome, and I loved the straight pull action. Barels are easily swapable, scope QD mounts repeat zero very good. We are going to chase whitetails in December. This rifle DOES NOT kick at all. I was all ready for the recoil like my Sako 85 .300 win. This was a cream puff. Out of my price range by a mile. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/k5t6NdBJ/IMG_5375.jpg)
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/04/23 12:36 AM
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scottfromdallas
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I don’t remember seeing a pic your Sako 85 300 Win mag. You should post a pic.
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Re: Blaser R8
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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10/04/23 12:37 AM
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kmon11
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Buzz, you have probably lost enough $ on gun deals over the years to own one with a couple barrels. Those are fine rifles for sure
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8928950
10/04/23 12:58 AM
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txtrophy85
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Fine rifles.
Thought about ordering one and if I rifle hunted more I would.
Very innovative firearm, I like the R8 professional
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/04/23 01:08 AM
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/04/23 01:24 AM
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Jgraider
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I'll take the Sako all day long. Nice rifle Buzz.
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929030
10/04/23 03:18 AM
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scottfromdallas
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I'll take the Sako all day long. Nice rifle Buzz. Beautiful rifle.
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929037
10/04/23 03:38 AM
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kmon11
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I'll take the Sako all day long. Nice rifle Buzz. Beautiful rifle. Agree very good looking rifle Buzz
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929234
10/04/23 03:33 PM
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2000cbr929
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I have used my R8 professional for years for hunts and general shooting. It comes completely apart and goes back in the case every outing. All on the original zero. Incredible engineering. I don't think i will ever get rid of it.
 After eating Payne's sausage I don't know if I can go back to the regular store bought stuff. "Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money" Tom T Hall
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/04/23 05:26 PM
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trigger time
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Buzz, Jeff is spot on. I used the answer brake from apa on my 28 and shooting 195's it's a pleasure to shoot.
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/04/23 06:15 PM
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Greg
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I'll take the Sako all day long. Nice rifle Buzz. Beautiful rifle. Agree very good looking rifle Buzz +1 that’s beautiful
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929373
10/04/23 06:28 PM
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Judd
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I think he sold that rifle a LONG time ago... I hope some of y'all are sitting down because I know that is shocking information 
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929402
10/04/23 07:07 PM
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J.G.
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//////////// 
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929419
10/04/23 07:47 PM
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Alas Juddly is correct. The Sako now resides in a doctors safe in Houston. 
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/05/23 01:01 AM
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//////////// Sure looks that way.
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8929676
10/05/23 02:11 AM
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Reloder28
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Have two Sako 85 Finnlights, a 308 Winchester 22” & 300 WSM 24”. Absolutely love them.
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/05/23 05:00 AM
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Have two Sako 85 Finnlights, a 308 Winchester 22” & 300 WSM 24”. Absolutely love them. 
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/05/23 09:52 PM
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//////////// Sure looks that way. Agree. Hope the new owner fixed it!
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/05/23 10:49 PM
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//////////// Sure looks that way. optical illusion
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/06/23 01:49 PM
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one problem with this Blaser set up for me is when the scope is mounted, the scope is too far forward for me. At max magnification, I don't get full field of view. lop is not adjustable. I'm short and fat, so it's probably just me not the rig.
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8930461
10/06/23 02:00 PM
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Buzz i feel like that has to be a problem specific to that set up. I’m going out on a limb and saying Blaser didn’t overlook it.
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8930473
10/06/23 02:20 PM
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Judd
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Consider that a blessing Buzz...you could almost have two full blown customs for what that thing costs. It's an expensive factory novelty...and if my dog looked like it did, I'd shave his donkey and make him walk backwards...yeah, it needed to be said. If you just have to have one, I'm sure there are scope mounts for the vertically no neck challenged
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Re: Blaser R8
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#8930475
10/06/23 02:21 PM
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one problem with this Blaser set up for me is when the scope is mounted, the scope is too far forward for me. At max magnification, I don't get full field of view. lop is not adjustable. I'm short and fat, so it's probably just me not the rig. I have the R8 Ultimate and the stock has a built in tool-free adjustable cheek riser as well as an adjust butt pad/length of pull. Blaser has thought of everything IMO. It’s a masterpiece of craftsmanship and quality. Mines chambered in 375h&h. No break, but I went with the semi-weighted barrel over the fluted barrel. She definitely lets you know when you shoot it but it’s more of a push than a violent snap, to me at least. It is the only rifle that’s ever scoped me but I knew it was likely to happen given the set up I had when shooting my bear. I am a big fan of the thumb whole stock and as mentioned above, she has been broken down and reassembled multiple times and never budged from zero. Backpacking with it is a joy given its lightweight and compactness. There is really nothing to not like about it.
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Re: Blaser R8
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10/06/23 06:42 PM
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one problem with this Blaser set up for me is when the scope is mounted, the scope is too far forward for me. At max magnification, I don't get full field of view. lop is not adjustable. I'm short and fat, so it's probably just me not the rig. I have the R8 Ultimate and the stock has a built in tool-free adjustable cheek riser as well as an adjust butt pad/length of pull. Blaser has thought of everything IMO. It’s a masterpiece of craftsmanship and quality. Mines chambered in 375h&h. No break, but I went with the semi-weighted barrel over the fluted barrel. She definitely lets you know when you shoot it but it’s more of a push than a violent snap, to me at least. It is the only rifle that’s ever scoped me but I knew it was likely to happen given the set up I had when shooting my bear. I am a big fan of the thumb whole stock and as mentioned above, she has been broken down and reassembled multiple times and never budged from zero. Backpacking with it is a joy given its lightweight and compactness. There is really nothing to not like about it. Thanks ringworm, great rifles indeed. This is the way all rifles should be built, adjustable to the shooter. JUST MY OPINION JUDD !!!!!
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