Post by: addicted on January 13, 2012, 03:30:20 PM
So I've pretty much been waiting to years to buy a new rifle. I wanted something good, really good. Something not everyone has, but still something with a good following. The more I read into it and tried different rifles it became apparent that american rifles werent going to be able to tickle this fancy or scratch this itch.
I liked the Idea of caliber changing, straight bolt pull, and shorter rifles.
After much research and testing I found the Blaser line of rifles to fit the bill the best beating out the MO3, sauer 202, sako, steyr, and heym. It had the best of most worlds and some points that others didnt even have.
I originally ordered the R93 but found a reply from the blaser factory that due to retooling and my caliber choice it would be a 6-7 month wait. :yike: This information coupled with the rescent anouncement that Blaser was discontinuing the R93 line lead me toward the R8 which is supposed to be an "improvement" over the R93.
So here it is, the start of my blaser purchaces, along with the scope I intend to mount first.
Blaser R8 Standard in 7x64 Brennecke with the soon to be mounted Schmidt & Bender Summit Rifle scope
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Post by: jyerxa on January 13, 2012, 04:01:54 PM
Different make but she still has a name. :chuckle:
Nice! :tup:
Post by: thinkingman on January 13, 2012, 09:38:23 PM
Congrats on really being different.
I never name my guns but my college crush (kinda still is) last name Bleser..pronounced Blazer.
I would get distracted if it were my gun.
Post by: addicted on January 13, 2012, 11:13:35 PM
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Post by: addicted on January 14, 2012, 01:03:57 AM
Did you get mine to you dog :chuckle: Glad to see you got yours. I am still trying to save the scratch for one. The problem is I keep kinding other projects to spend money on :chuckle:
$2340 for an R93 Proffessional syn..... whenever your ready we can get the ball rolling.
Post by: addicted on February 10, 2012, 05:27:15 AM
The range and I have a date tomorrow.
Post by: Atroxus on February 10, 2012, 05:51:12 AM
Post by: addicted on February 10, 2012, 11:01:27 AM
I feel it's like buying a farrari..... but i get to take my fararri to it's top speed. :IBCOOL:
Post by: JohnVH on February 10, 2012, 01:42:43 PM
Look forward to the range report!
Post by: NW-GSP on February 10, 2012, 01:45:13 PM
Post by: JohnVH on February 10, 2012, 04:59:52 PM
I have never heard of that scope company, what is the price range for that scope :dunno:
Google is your friend.. Looks like they can run as much as that rifle cost :yike:
Quite the combo!
Post by: addicted on February 10, 2012, 11:57:56 PM
I have never heard of that scope company, what is the price range for that scope :dunno:
really?
this is the kind of stuff they are most well known for
http://www.schmidtbender.com/PSRannouncement.htm
This is what I got. They go for $1499 in the states and I picked her up for $960.
http://www.schmidtbender.com/images/downloads/Summit2.5_10x40.pdf
Post by: addicted on February 11, 2012, 06:41:57 AM
First Group out of the gun with cleaning and scope removal between each shot. :IBCOOL:
Post by: JohnVH on February 11, 2012, 08:51:48 AM
Post by: Atroxus on February 11, 2012, 11:52:59 AM
very nice! why would you take the scope off after each shot?
Am guessing to see how well the quick detach system holds zero? :dunno:
Post by: bearpaw on February 11, 2012, 12:23:13 PM
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Post by: addicted on February 11, 2012, 12:56:45 PM
That first group was 50meters. The 100 meter groups, when done right were able to get down to 1/3 - 1/2 moa. Worst not including flyers was about an inch.
That's a very nice gun, are you going to get other calibers?
I'm hoping for a 9.3x62 barrel next but i'd be up for most anything a little heavier or lighter..... like an 8.5 REB or a 375HH or a 22mag or a 22-250. I guess i'm not picky but those are on top of the hopeful list.
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Post by: addicted on February 12, 2012, 12:23:58 PM
The bolt looks awkward. Just looks like it doesn't go with the rest of the lines of the rifle. Should be a semi-automatic. Has the twenty-first century look, but the designers added a bolt so the old guys would buy it.
going for semi auto speed without the restrictions placed on semiautos...... like magazine capacity. I'm shooting 4+1, semi autos over here arent aloud to shoot more than 2+1 while hunting.
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 12, 2012, 01:24:56 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on February 12, 2012, 09:47:47 PM
I will never own a rifle nearly that pretty, because:
1. It's so pretty I'd be really afraid of scratching it.
2. I've got 5 kids...... That pretty much takes care of my money!
Congrats. You sound like the kind of guy that will really enjoy that amazing rifle.
Post by: addicted on February 12, 2012, 11:20:28 PM
Post by: Deep Forks on February 13, 2012, 04:20:37 AM
saved about a grand on the rifle. 500 on the scope. and about 100 on the rifle.I've been looking to purchase another rifle cause my cravings have gotten bad lately. :chuckle: Was looking real hard at Christensen Arms but the more I look at the Blaser R8 my mind is changing rapidly. For the price difference I could purchase two barrels and come in at about the same money. Nice gun and optics and what a group it shot first time at the range. The price on the scope was awesome for a Schmidt & Bender. :tup:
Post by: addicted on February 13, 2012, 04:44:19 AM
saved about a grand on the rifle. 500 on the scope. and about 100 on the rifle.I've been looking to purchase another rifle cause my cravings have gotten bad lately. :chuckle: Was looking real hard at Christensen Arms but the more I look at the Blaser R8 my mind is changing rapidly. For the price difference I could purchase two barrels and come in at about the same money. Nice gun and optics and what a group it shot first time at the range. The price on the scope was awesome for a Schmidt & Bender. :tup:
I can let you know when i see deals on blasers if you want
Post by: Deep Forks on February 13, 2012, 04:56:16 AM
You bet, thanks :tup:saved about a grand on the rifle. 500 on the scope. and about 100 on the rifle.I've been looking to purchase another rifle cause my cravings have gotten bad lately. :chuckle: Was looking real hard at Christensen Arms but the more I look at the Blaser R8 my mind is changing rapidly. For the price difference I could purchase two barrels and come in at about the same money. Nice gun and optics and what a group it shot first time at the range. The price on the scope was awesome for a Schmidt & Bender. :tup:
I can let you know when i see deals on blasers if you want
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Post by: h2ofowlr on March 04, 2012, 12:07:42 PM
I was setting up a trail camera and had this rifle leaning against a tree. My dog came sprinting buy right through my rifle sending it flying into a stup. I picked it up, blew it off and sent the bolt forward taking a round with it, I refrained from shooting the dog but the thought crossed my mind. I was confident enough in the scope build to take a shot but i took it to the range today just for grins. It was still right on. Then my buddy proceeded to put this three shot group through it at 100 meters :yike:
Great group. Why didn't you shoot the group?
Post by: addicted on March 04, 2012, 02:51:12 PM
I was setting up a trail camera and had this rifle leaning against a tree. My dog came sprinting buy right through my rifle sending it flying into a stup. I picked it up, blew it off and sent the bolt forward taking a round with it, I refrained from shooting the dog but the thought crossed my mind. I was confident enough in the scope build to take a shot but i took it to the range today just for grins. It was still right on. Then my buddy proceeded to put this three shot group through it at 100 meters :yike:
Great group. Why didn't you shoot the group?
I may or may not be able to shoot that well, I can neither confirm nor deny. lol.
I like having other guys handle and shoot the rifle so they stop hating on it. Their eyes always light up the first time they shoulder it.
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Post by: addicted on May 02, 2012, 02:50:07 PM
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Post by: addicted on May 10, 2012, 05:17:11 PM
Blaser draws blood again.
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Post by: addicted on May 11, 2012, 12:04:03 AM
Deer was about 60 yards and as you can see even though it was a bad shot, he was down in about 20 yards. Pig was about 110 yards. Pigs are just darn tough and he when 30-40 yards with his lungs gone.
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on May 11, 2012, 01:03:47 AM
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