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[BeeMaa]

Not to be self promoting, but the feedback has been that the thread hereunder has helped a lot of folks in your situation. It should cover pretty much anything you can think of, R8 related.

Thread 'Transitioning To A Blaser R8 - A Two Months / 500 Rounds Review'

Nov 27, 2020

Transitioning to a Blaser R8 - A two months / 500 rounds review series of articles

So, the deed is done, I have purchased a Blaser R8 and 4 barrels.

This came as a shock to some friends on AH.com who know me to be a fervent advocate of the CZ 550 as the best value in the affordable DG rifle market, and as a bomb-proof rifle after a bit of debugging…

I am not recanting!

After two months and 500 rounds with the Blaser R8, I would like to share some thoughts with those who, like me, have been on the fence regarding the R8:

1. First, I want to thank AH members Red...

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We now have three R8 and 9 barrels at the house, they have taken several dozens of PG, and as far as DG is concerned, mine has killed elephant, lion, buffalo.

Not one hiccup. Ever.

Best sources include EuroOptic indeed, but Cove Creek Outfitters has great prices, and I have yet to want something (stocks, barrels, scope mounts, bipods, accessories, you name it) that Mad Dog Guns on Gun Broker does not have in stock.

Another excellent source is The Sporting Shoppe

They supplied most of the stock for the Blaser booth at SCI and DSC. They told me they were the largest (by volume) US dealer. Not sure if it’s true or not, but they had more R8’s in their booth than Blaser did.

At the same time I’ve purchased most of my Blaser equipment from Euro Optic and Cove Creek. I’ve also had very good experiences with Top Dog Gun Global and Mad Dog Guns. There’s another place in Florida that I bought a barrel from whose name has escaped my memory at the moment.

 

[Red Leg]

Apologies Joe for infecting you with the .257 Wby virus

At least all I had to do was purchase a new barrel to address the issue.

 

[458JCE]

Something I really enjoy about the take down rifles like the R8, M03 etc, is that I can fit multiple rifles in a 3 gun safe.

Only Rookies have a 3-gun safe!
3 x 15-gun safes however............

 

[gearguywb]

I used my R8 for several plains game last year, and plan on using it for elk this fall.

I have a touch of the disease as well......as I search for a 22LR and 9.3x62 barrels

 

[BeeMaa]

I used my R8 for several plains game last year, and plan on using it for elk this fall.

I have a touch of the disease as well......as I search for a 22LR and 9.3x62 barrels

You are gonna love the 22lr kit.

 

[R eight]

You are gonna love the 22lr kit.

The most impressive .22 RF that I’ve ever owned or shot is my R8 .22 RF kit.

 

[458JCE]

The most impressive .22 RF that I’ve ever owned or shot is my R8 .22 RF kit.

Yep! Ridiculously accurate