Blaser R8
| Blaser R8 | |
|---|---|
Blaser R8 custom grade rifles. The front rifle features an optional ported barrel (integrated muzzle brake). | |
| Type | Straight-pull rifle |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH |
| Produced | 2008–present |
| No. built | 100,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.88 kg (6.35 lb) |
| Length | 102.2 cm (40.25 in) |
| Barrel length | 65.4 cm (25.75 in) |
| Cartridge | .204 Ruger through .500 Jeffery available |
| Action | Radial locking straight-pull bolt-action |
| Feed system | 5- to 2-round detachable box magazine + trigger unit |
| Sights | iron sights or telescopic sight |
The Blaser R8 is a German straight-pull rifle known for its radially locking bolt system, modularity and its barrel mounted scope mount manufactured by Blaser. The rifle also features a manual cocking system and a direct trigger. In 2015 there had been more than 100,000 complete Blaser R8 rifles produced.
It is based on the Blaser R93 rifle series that was discontinued in 2016.