The mag for the R8 costs $500US they are pretty bulky to carry around in the pocket so I can t see the sense to it except just to have a spare one.The R8 was designed primarily to handle the larger mag cals so if not interested in them I d go for the R93.That said sooner or later Blaser will discountinue the 93, this may take a few years but they will start with discontinuing certain barrels first.Thats why I just purchased a 22 mag rimfire kit I didn t need it now but knew that I get it sooner or later and I think they will be the first to go as most guys focus on the centerfire cals..My next purchase will be a 223 barrel and one more deer caliber.That will give me a well rounded set up.
Cooper/Blaser Virtues?
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I was at Epps last week and handled an R93 Special Black in 270. Grade 5 turkish walnut that was incredibly beautiful. Overall I was impressed with the build quality and cocking mechanism/straight pull action. Maybe it was the aluminum receiver but in my mind, I could not justify the 4k tag. Also, the Blaser mounting system runs above 400. Consider the Sauer 202 or Kimber Super America.
(doubt if I could carry something that pretty through the bush though.
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(doubt if I could carry something that pretty through the bush though.
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I found the only problem with the Blaser is you have to shoot caliber heavy bullets.I had two R93 a 338 win & 300 wsm.I sold the wsm but the 338 I wanted to shoot 200 partition & couldn't get under 2'' group at 100 yards .Stepped up to the 225 barnes tsx & can now put 5 shoots into 1'' at 200 yards.In my opinion they are a great rifle ,I have several customs and their triggers don't even come close to the Blasers,also with the design of the action,oal is shorter than with normal rifle.Downfall is the price tag .robin
I found the only problem with the Blaser is you have to shoot caliber heavy bullets.I had two R93 a 338 win & 300 wsm.I sold the wsm but the 338 I wanted to shoot 200 partition & couldn't get under 2'' group at 100 yards .Stepped up to the 225 barnes tsx & can now put 5 shoots into 1'' at 200 yards.In my opinion they are a great rifle ,I have several customs and their triggers don't even come close to the Blasers,also with the design of the action,oal is shorter than with normal rifle.Downfall is the price tag .robin
drummerboy73
Regular
I bought a Cooper from Clay and it's the nicest gun i have evr owned. It will shoot as well or better than some custom rifles. couple of my hunting partners have some pretty expensive custom guns and my Cooper shoots better than a couple of them.Thumbs up for Cooper!
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Never been able to get on the R93 band wagon, as it's essentially a multi-thousand dollar push feed. I grew to appreciate the importance of controlled round feed, and in more than the decades old gun rag debate sense, in Africa. Since then, I treat all my rifles to the same standard; it has to work, whether you shake it, half stroke it and back the bolt up, then go forward again, or whether you cycle it upside down, you name it. Controlled round feed (ie. Mauser style claw) is the only system that handles this like any other day at the office.
If I'm dropping good coin on a rifle, it has to be controlled round feed. For my money, Kimber's a hell of a choice and I own an 84M Classic Stainless, pictured below. This rifle is all stainless steel, not a piece of aluminum on it, even the grip cap is steel, and weighs just 5.5lbs with a full length 22" barrel. Available in 7mm-08 too, and they're priced at a bargain for an American made rifle this nice. Heavy recommendation.
When choosing a caliber, don't discount .308 Winchester even though it's not the fad as of late like 7mm-08. Between zero and 400 yards, and more actually, so literally all hunting ranges it shoots flatter and arrives with more energy than 7mm-08 at the same bullet weight. If you prefer heavy for caliber bullets for hunting, like I do, .308's a better choice. Took me years, and a .243, several .260's and 7mm-08's to realize it though.
If I'm dropping good coin on a rifle, it has to be controlled round feed. For my money, Kimber's a hell of a choice and I own an 84M Classic Stainless, pictured below. This rifle is all stainless steel, not a piece of aluminum on it, even the grip cap is steel, and weighs just 5.5lbs with a full length 22" barrel. Available in 7mm-08 too, and they're priced at a bargain for an American made rifle this nice. Heavy recommendation.
When choosing a caliber, don't discount .308 Winchester even though it's not the fad as of late like 7mm-08. Between zero and 400 yards, and more actually, so literally all hunting ranges it shoots flatter and arrives with more energy than 7mm-08 at the same bullet weight. If you prefer heavy for caliber bullets for hunting, like I do, .308's a better choice. Took me years, and a .243, several .260's and 7mm-08's to realize it though.
excellent argument, controlled round feed is a must for some folks, not so important to others, i really dig the blaser single shot too and for most game we hunt would work just fine... controlled round feed would certainly be important consideration if you need to save your butt from something mean and nasty....crf runs a bit down the must have list for regular ungulate work for many it seems
btw, that is a seriously nice looking gun, good pick and i think i see the light on the 308 also
btw, that is a seriously nice looking gun, good pick and i think i see the light on the 308 also
I've got the Blaser but the BLRS in .308 - shoots beautifully and will shoot cloverleafs all day long. I will say though that the straight pull takes a lot of getting used to.
For the money, look at the Kimber or Cooper and save yourself some big $$$ and invest it into a high quality optic (Zeiss, NF, Leu, etc.). If you're using it as a hunting rifle, your kill zone is still bigger than 1MOA at 200m and having a good quality optic will go a long way to helping put those rounds into a tight group.
For my deer rifle, I'm using a Voere .270 Winchester with a Leupold 4-12x40 and have not had any issues yet. The Winchester .270 is still a very flat shooting, hard hitting calibre.
Lots of fun window shopping, much more difficult to make a decision as there are so many beautiful rifles to choose from. If you can afford it, why not buy a Kimber in .270 and a Cooper in 7mm-08? (I mean you were looking at the Blaser, so clearly, you can afford them). Then you can make the decisions on your own (and then sell one here to me on the EE for cheap!!!)
For the money, look at the Kimber or Cooper and save yourself some big $$$ and invest it into a high quality optic (Zeiss, NF, Leu, etc.). If you're using it as a hunting rifle, your kill zone is still bigger than 1MOA at 200m and having a good quality optic will go a long way to helping put those rounds into a tight group.
For my deer rifle, I'm using a Voere .270 Winchester with a Leupold 4-12x40 and have not had any issues yet. The Winchester .270 is still a very flat shooting, hard hitting calibre.
Lots of fun window shopping, much more difficult to make a decision as there are so many beautiful rifles to choose from. If you can afford it, why not buy a Kimber in .270 and a Cooper in 7mm-08? (I mean you were looking at the Blaser, so clearly, you can afford them). Then you can make the decisions on your own (and then sell one here to me on the EE for cheap!!!)
