I think the problem would be finding wood to match.One question I have for you guys. Do all of the Jaeger and Luxus rifles have aluminum recievers? It would appear that that they would just about have to be aluminum to me. So in that case, if a person wanted an even more versatile set up, you could use all of the available barrel profiles with a simple forend swap, and not have to contend with the heavy steel receiver, and or multiple receivers. Am I wrong?
It would definitely probably be more cost effective and simple to just buy another whole stock/receiver assembly in the Safari contour in the synthetic stock version. But with the wood stock rifles with the two piece stocks, the forend would simply come off by taking the screw out that holds it onto the receiver. Would be quite easy I would think. I've watched the video you posted before, and always cringe when he gets the claw hammer out! Lol!I think the problem would be finding wood to match.
Having 2 forends that match the butt could be difficult.
Because I know how you are about liking the pretty wood.
Probably a custom order directly from Blaser.
Doesn't that sound inexpensive.
I saw a video of a guy removing the receiver from his synthetic stock.
Didn't look like something I'd want to do.
Couldn't find a video of someone doing it on a wood R8.
Not sure what special tools would be needed.
If it were being done regularly, I'd think there would be a YouTube video on it.
Maybe you can start a YT channel.![]()
Nah. A simple Allen wrench is probably all. It looks like they used a lock nut. So once you break it loose, it should spin right out. Why don't you try it for us?! Because I GUARANTEE I WOULD!!! Hahaha!This is the Allen bolt holding the forend to the receiver.
I don't know what they used to tighten it.
I'm sure it's some special tool and there has got to be LokTite involved.
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On, Mrs. BeeMaa's rifle...yeah, OK...I'll be right back.Nah. A simple Allen wrench is probably all. It looks like they used a lock nut. So once you break it loose, it should spin right out. Why don't you try it for us?! Because I GUARANTEE I WOULD!!! Hahaha!
@TOBY458 asked me the same question about 6 months ago.Id like to see one up close.
Hmm...maybe half the flat on top of the stock. Maybe it is a lot?![]()
While I have not fired an R8 with the thumbhole stock, I will say that my standard R8 Professional with the pistol grip is a pussycat to shoot in 375 H&H. Even at 7lbs 8oz unscoped. I have several other 375s to compare it to, and it and my Kimber Talkeetna are the two lightest of them, yet have the least recoil. I think it has a lot to do with the lack of drop in the stock. Also the longer LOP of the R8 when compared to the standard 13.5" LOP we normally see on most American rifles, helps quite a bit.I finally got to handle a new R8 yesterday at a LGS. It had the plastic thumbhole stock and was a dual caliber combo of 6.5CM and 300WM. $5400. Gotta be honest. I can't see it. To be fair I've never shot one but it would have to shoot amazing to convince me to buy one because the aesthetics/ergos are not my cup of tea. I'm sure it's well made but it felt cheap in my hands. If I ever seriously considered an R8 it would have to be a wood stocked version. I can see why recoil is always a consideration with these rifles because it was very light. I can't imagine shooting a 375H&H with that plastic stock. The trigger was very good but not $5400 good. YMMV.
Aesthetics are indeed in the eye of the beholder. I would agree that a synthetic anything will never make the top half of my most attractive things. But with the classic sporter stock, I don't think it is entirely ugly.I finally got to handle a new R8 yesterday at a LGS. It had the plastic thumbhole stock and was a dual caliber combo of 6.5CM and 300WM. $5400. Gotta be honest. I can't see it. To be fair I've never shot one but it would have to shoot amazing to convince me to buy one because the aesthetics/ergos are not my cup of tea. I'm sure it's well made but it felt cheap in my hands. If I ever seriously considered an R8 it would have to be a wood stocked version. I can see why recoil is always a consideration with these rifles because it was very light. I can't imagine shooting a 375H&H with that plastic stock. The trigger was very good but not $5400 good. YMMV.
If you indeed come across a new Land Rover at that price, let me know.....Aesthetics are indeed in the eye of the beholder. I would agree that a synthetic anything will never make the top half of my most attractive things. But with the classic sporter stock, I don't think it is entirely ugly.
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With respect to recoil, configured either in synthetic or wood stocks with a .375 standard barrels in place, my R8 has less perceived recoil than either of my other .375 bolt action rifles despite lower over all weight by nearly a full pound in both rifles. In .300 WM guise, the perceived recoil is significantly less than it's .300 WM Sako stablemate. I should add, I do not have a pistol grip Blaser stock. As @Tra3 suggests, part of the innovation in the design was to start over with stock design rather than lean on traditional drop and LOP. I think that is critical in the rifle's perceived recoil mitigation.
And @TOBY458, I wish my wife's Range Rover had been $40K. Bet Land Rover would sell a bunch of them.Just saying.