That looks like the perfect set up. I'd probably spring for one of the wood stocks thoughProbably already posted, but happy to respond
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My own .375 H&H is a semi-weight barrel (19 mm, 25.6", iron sights, 1,708 gram / 3 lb. 12.2 oz.) so my .375 H&H weighs the same as my .458 Lott (thinner but longer barrel), which does not bother me, and is a delight to shoot, but a standard barreled .375 H&H on a steel receiver stock would weight 10 lb. 12 oz. Same for a .300 Win with standard barrel.
I too trust in the .458 Lott, .375 H&H and .300 mag battery, although my .300 is a Wby
My fourth hunting barrel is .257 Wby. A true gem of a caliber
My two training barrels are .22 LR and .223 Rem.
My wife shoots .270 Win, 9.3x62 and .222 Rem.
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.458 Lott, .375 H&H, .300 Wby battery in Pelican 1700
I wish Blaser made a laminate stock. I feel like that is the best of both worldsYep, I too had my linseed hand-finished Bastogne walnut period
10 non-stop rain days in a Newfoundland moose fly camp turned a multi thousand dollars Griffin & Howe hand crafted and hand finished custom stock into a grey warped plank
Another time, during a cold Pennsylvania deer hunt, the stock of my Sauer 90 snapped at the wrist
I am done with fine walnut on hunting guns
There are aftermarket companies that do this. GRS is one of the most popular and @EuroOptic carries them in stock. They may require bedding the action, but they are available with a variety of options including thumbhole, 17/19/22 mm barrel channel and adjustable comb and LOP.
If only Blaser would sell me the guts from a professional stock receiver needed to make those stocks work.. would be a very cost effective and functional way to get into an R8
Just one more hit (rifle) dude. You’ll feel so much better if you partake. LOL
My first is due later this year, so I can't buy another gun in 2026, but you guys have convinced me to check one out in 2027. The photo of the .500 Jeffery (@Kevin Peacocke) was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Those don’t come with the action. You have to “steal” the action from a professional stock to put in them.
What was price of Akila receiver?
I bought it directly on the Akila website and the price was 1349 € + shippment.
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You certainly can go the one Blaser system route, but like you, I like a number of my other rifles. The Blaser was my “dream” rifle. I have five barrels for mine and have still kept most of my other rifles. The two can coexist. My other rifles fill niches, such as carbines, straight wall chamberings, rounds that are not compatible with the Blaser platform, lighter weight, or rifles I just like hunting with.
I need to pick one up and try the safety out. The safety/cocking mechanism is not my favorite kind of safety.
The Blaser Professional 2.0 stock is about 100 grams lighter than the original Professional stock.
The cocker on a Blaser isn’t a light thumb push, like on a shotgun. It takes a somewhat concerted effort. However, IMO, the safety aspect far outweighs what little additional effort is required to engage. I’m not going to delude you, it does take a little getting used to. Trying it a couple of times at the LGS may put you off, but after actually using it for a while, it becomes more comfortable. To be honest, it took me longer to get used to decocking, than cocking.
Yes, it can be a bit difficult. A good trick, I think, is to use your index finger on the bolt handle as leverage. See here YouTube video
