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Blaser R8
Bolt action · .308 Winchester · introduced 2008
Also known as R8, Blaser R8 Standard, Blaser R8 Professional
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About the Blaser R8
The Blaser R8 is a premium straight-pull bolt-action rifle manufactured in Isny im Allgau, Germany. Its defining feature is the modular design system allowing rapid barrel changes between over 40 calibers using just two screws and a hex key, with interchangeable bolt heads accommodating different cartridge families. The straight-pull action operates via a radially expanding collet locking system that provides fast, smooth cycling without the lift-and-pull motion of conventional bolt actions. The R8 features a unique manual cocking/de-cocking system via a tang-mounted slide, allowing the rifle to be carried safely with a loaded chamber but uncocked, then silently cocked with the thumb before the shot. The Blaser Saddle Mount system provides return-to-zero repeatability when swapping optics between barrel/caliber configurations. Available in over 20 stock and finish configurations from synthetic field models to exhibition-grade walnut.
The Blaser R8's straight-pull action can be cycled without removing the cheek from the stock - a critical advantage for European driven hunts where rapid follow-up shots on moving game are essential. Its modular barrel system has made it the rifle of choice for traveling hunters who want a single action that covers everything from chamois in the Alps to Cape buffalo in Africa, simply by swapping barrels and bolt heads in minutes.
Blaser R8 specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 0.8 kg (1.7 lb)
- Calibres
- .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 9.3x62mm
- Magazine capacity
- 4 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 600 mm (23.6 in)
- Overall length
- 1030 mm (40.6 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.30 kg (7.28 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:10 in (254 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- gun_metal_grey
Performance
- Effective range
- 600 m
History
- Introduced
- 2008
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- DE
Available calibres
Features
- Straight pull bolt action
- Modular quick change barrel
- Interchangeable bolt heads
- Blaser saddle mount
- Cold hammer forged barrel
- Detachable box magazine
- Illumination control ic
- Aluminum alloy receiver
- Rubber recoil pad
Safety
- Manual cocking decocking
The R8 replaced the legendary Blaser R93 in 2008. Weight of 3300g is for a standard .308 Win configuration with walnut stock - weight varies significantly by barrel profile (17mm standard, 19mm semi-weight, 22mm match) and stock material. Available in 40+ calibers from .204 Ruger to .500 Jeffery. The optional ATZL match trigger offers 250g/650g pull weight modes. The aluminum alloy receiver saves weight; an optional steel receiver adds ~550g for magnum calibers. All barrels are cold hammer-forged. The R8 is one of the best-selling premium hunting rifles in Europe and Australia.
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