Blaser R8 for Dangerous Game

BeeMaa said:

Couple of updates on our Blaser rifles. First is the 2.0 stock that I picked up in trade for other rifle parts. The other are the scope (adapter) mounts. They are from INNOMOUNT and I'll post a video of how they work in a little bit. Lastly is the AimPoint T2 on 375H&H. The T2 will alternate time with a Swaro Z8i 1-8x24 that's currently out for repair. I'm looking forward to sighting them in...as soon as my shoulder is a little more recovered from surgery.
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How do you like the the new r8 stock? Does it weight the same as the standard r8 stock?

Nhhunter said:

How do you like the the new r8 stock? Does it weight the same as the standard r8 stock?

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I haven’t weighed it but I could do it at some point.

Personally, I like how it looks. The texture on the stock inserts (grip & forend) feel better to me than the original. The addition of the integrated cheek riser is welcomed by me for having high cheekbones and preferring some sort of optic over the iron sights.

The fact that I can’t add a kickstop is of little concern because I’m comfortable with my largest cartridge being a 375H&H.

I’ve yet to shoot it, but I’ll report back after doing so. It could be a while as I’m still recovering from shoulder surgery.

Nhhunter said:

How do you like the the new r8 stock? Does it weight the same as the standard r8 stock?

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I had a 2.0 stock, and it weighed a couple ounces less than the standard professional stock.

I like the 2.0 for my smaller cartridges. The grip is better for precision shooting. It’s lighter and the cheek adjust is nice.

Prefer the original with kickstop for my thumpers. And the grip angle better for offhand and stick shooting.

I appreciate the input guys! I’m currently in a mad scramble trying to find where I put the magnum bolt head and mag insert. I haven’t shot in 300 win for awhile. Normally for up here in New Hampshire I love the 18inch threaded 308 barrel I picked up to shoot suppressed. Hopefully my brain fart will fade and I’m able to find them lol

BeeMaa said:

The RD17 can be separated from the Blaser QD mount and has an AimPoint style base. It was made to fit more than just Blaser brand firearms. However, they were typically sold with the Blaser QD mount.
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The RD20 base is integrated Blaser mount meaning it can not be separated from the Blaser mount. This means fewer fasteners and fewer points of possible problems.
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Have an RD20 and really like it for close up work. The large objective is awesome compared to the typical tactical type RDS

I use pic rail base with the Aimpoint

Nhhunter said:

I use pic rail base with the Aimpoint

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Can you post a picture of that please? I’m curious as to the sighting plane difference between that and the INNOMOUNT I’m using.

I don't know anyone who has the (original) Professional adjustable comb stock AND the 2.0 so this will be a true apples to apples comparison. Weights were taken with the stock only. The trigger group and bolts were removed. All the stocks have the aluminum receiver and there are no kickstops installed.

Intuition stock (22 mm inlet) 1364 grams

Professional stock (with two LOP spacers & 17mm inlet) 1559 grams, (est. 1484 grams w/o spacers)

Professional adjustable comb stock (17mm inlet) 1737 grams

Professional 2.0 stock (17mm inlet) 1380.5 grams

The only thing I didn't remove is the LOP spacers on the Professional stock. Each of the spacers add 37 grams for a 74 gram gain if you don't count the added weight for the longer screws. Minus 75 grams on the Professional stock, puts it at 1484 grams...about 100 grams (3.5 oz) heavier than the Professional 2.0. This is what I would call insignificant, but your opinion is your own.

Professional adjustable (1737 grams) vs Professional 2.0 (1380 grams) is 357 grams of difference. This is over 3/4 of a pound and it's very noticeable with one in each hand.

I find it interesting that my wife's Intuition weighs less than all of them. Trust me, I double checked this after writing it down and seeing the results. The removal of material from the forend had an impact on this, but I can't imagine it's that much.

My Professional 2.0 bare rifle with the iC bolt assembly with MA head, aluminum trigger group and 375H&H 17mm barrel comes in at 3303 grams, just over 7 lbs. Making it ready to hunt by adding a sling, 4 rounds of ammo and the AimPoint T2 w/ QD mount and it's 3852 grams, right at 8.5 lbs. This is what I consider a perfect African stalking rifle that's designed to be carried all day, but still capable of taking the largest game at ranges under 100 yards.

PS - I have a Swaro Z8 1-8x24 that I'll also be using with this rifle, but it's out for repair at the moment. It will add about 500 grams to the above total, but it's still very doable at 9.5 lbs for a complete hunting rig.

I’ll take a pick when I get home. Do you want to see it on the gun? I can dig it out of the safe if that’s the case

Just a test run Iv never posted pics on this forum just wanted to make sure it worked

@Nhhunter - The height looks very similar.

Yours definitely looks way cleaner

Does (or could) the Picatinny rail interfere with top loading the magazine?

It still works but if you wanted you could just flip the mount

Is the Picatinny rail a separate component from where it attaches to the barrel? The notches in the barrel only allow them to be mounted facing one direction, because the left and right notches are different shapes. It looks like yours might be a non-QD version that may allow you to swap ends on it, but I can't tell for sure.

Yes I could swap ends with a couple of screws if needed