I went out to Galt last week to pick up my K20 after having an annual done by The Gun Dealer (they were there for the Sporting Clays event). While I was there I ended up picking up a Blaser F16 Sporting. My son handled one at the SHOT show and decided it would be the one he bought once he could afford it. I figured it would be a nice surprise for him but after putting a few hundred target loads through it, I'm not so sure I don't want to keep it !
My first impressions are positive. The fit & finish is excellent, the trigger is on par with either one of my K guns and the gun handles like a dream. I'm used to a heavier gun but with the smaller sized receiver, the F16, even with 32" barrels is far more "lively", at least to me. The lighter weight does seem to make for a bit more felt recoil, but nothing drastic as the stock fits me pretty good right out of the box. I'm also a fan of the plain, grey coloured receiver. I like engraving also, but the grey, coupled with the matte black barrels and dark wood work for me. It came with 5 Blaser (Briley) chokes so no need to buy anything else for the gun. The only nitpick for me is the case, a bit flimsy in my opinion.
First 2 rounds of skeet were 49/50 and first round of 5-stand was 42/50 (I hate pairs of rabbits, especially when they seem to be hyped up on Red Bull !!!). I'm impressed so far, enough that I might just sell my K80 and pick up another one for me !!! I have access to an F3 but to be honest, I would buy another F16 first, I like it that much. If you're in the market for a gun in that price range, CG, Beretta etc., take a look at the F16 also. You might be surprised.
My first impressions are positive. The fit & finish is excellent, the trigger is on par with either one of my K guns and the gun handles like a dream. I'm used to a heavier gun but with the smaller sized receiver, the F16, even with 32" barrels is far more "lively", at least to me. The lighter weight does seem to make for a bit more felt recoil, but nothing drastic as the stock fits me pretty good right out of the box. I'm also a fan of the plain, grey coloured receiver. I like engraving also, but the grey, coupled with the matte black barrels and dark wood work for me. It came with 5 Blaser (Briley) chokes so no need to buy anything else for the gun. The only nitpick for me is the case, a bit flimsy in my opinion.
First 2 rounds of skeet were 49/50 and first round of 5-stand was 42/50 (I hate pairs of rabbits, especially when they seem to be hyped up on Red Bull !!!). I'm impressed so far, enough that I might just sell my K80 and pick up another one for me !!! I have access to an F3 but to be honest, I would buy another F16 first, I like it that much. If you're in the market for a gun in that price range, CG, Beretta etc., take a look at the F16 also. You might be surprised.
