Blaser Introduces the R8 Rifle in 6.5 PRC

Blaser is now offering its R8 modular rifle in a 6.5 PRC chambering. Known for its accuracy and longrange performance, the 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge is essentially a magnum version of the 6.5 Creedmoor. It has a flatter trajectory and higher impact velocity, making it a favorite of long-range hunters.

The straight-pull R8 bolt-action rifle offers hunters a number of configurations designed to meet their needs in the field. Options include a wide array of stock options, a recoil-reduction system, adjustable comb, adjustable length of pull, and numerous barrels and bolt heads that facilitate quick conversions to different calibers, depending on the type of game being hunted.

“If you combine all the different standard options on an R8, you can build more than 47 million unique rifles and that does not even include custom shop options,” says Jason Evans, CEO of the Blaser Group. “The interchangeability makes it incredibly easy to convert the rifle from one caliber to another by simply switching out the barrel and bolt head. This can be done in less than a minute. The engineering and craftsmanship are so precise that after any barrel change the rifle will shoot to within 1/2 MOA every time.”

The compact overall length and modularity of the Blaser R8 offer distinct advantages to hunters who travel frequently, allowing them to carry one rifle with several different barrels instead of transporting multiple guns around the world. In addition, the design of the Blaser saddle-mount system lets a hunter easily mount a riflescope because the one-piece base of the mount fits snugly into notches machined into the top of the free-floating barrel. As a result, the barrel and saddle mount become one accurate unit, ensuring absolute repeatability once the scope has been zeroed, regardless of how many times the scope is removed from the barrel. The R8’s concentric locking lugs with 14 locking surfaces provide 360-degree engagement, further enhancing accuracy. This rifle also features one of the safest actions in the world, thanks to its highly acclaimed manual cocking mechanism. The R8 is available in numerous calibers from .204 Ruger to .500 Jeffrey.

Blaser rifles aren’t for everybody, as Evans acknowledged to SHOT Business. “Blaser leads the market in function and durability, and our firearms give dealers a tremendous advantage when it comes to satisfying customers who want exquisite quality, craftsmanship, and performance in a rifle or shotgun.”

“There are a limited number of authorized Premium Blaser Dealers in North America, which helps forge strong and long-lasting customerdealer relationships. The German-engineered and product quality of Blaser rifles and shotguns is simply unsurpassed, giving dealers peace of mind when it comes to customer satisfaction. Another benefit to dealers and customers both is the modularity aspect of the R8 rifle and F3 shotgun. Dealers can serve as their own Blaser custom shop—not in the traditional sense with engravings, but with an astonishing number of standard options from which customers can design their own guns. And most importantly, Blaser’s quality makes for happy customers who will become repeat customers for our dealers.” (blaser-group.com)