Blaser R8 bolt right DLC (Diamond Like Carbon)

The Blaser R8 Straight-Pull Lock DLC with a high-gloss black surface and protection against extreme influences.
The Blaser R8 Straight-Pull Lock DLC consists of a locking carrier and a chamber head. In the DLC lock, the chamber handle ball and the locking chamber are coated with DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon coating). The high-gloss black surface is not only an optical highlight but also protects against extreme external influences!

The extremely strong, uniformly supporting radial locking system locks directly in the barrel – without any rotational movement and can withstand pressures of up to 8000 bar. The manual cocking safety system is considered one of the best safety systems. No other mechanical safety can offer the security of a relaxed firing pin spring. The R8 is deliberately and immediately cocked before the shot by simply pushing the cocking slider forward. To relax the system again, a light pressure on the cocking slider is sufficient – and it glides back. At the same time, the weapon cannot be unintentionally opened, as the chamber handle is blocked when the lock is relaxed and locked. To unlock it, a light tap on the cocking slider and simultaneous withdrawal of the chamber handle is sufficient. The rifle is not cocked during this process.

The chamber head can be exchanged depending on the respective caliber group, that is, the caliber used. Blaser distinguishes between different caliber groups: .22 LR, Mini, Standard, Medium, and Magnum.

So, for example, if you switch from a standard caliber to a medium or magnum caliber, you only need to change the chamber head on the Blaser R8 and not the entire lock. If you stay within a caliber group during the caliber change, you only need to change the barrel. There are also special locks and chambers for left-handed shooters.

With the various locking options, each Blaser R8 repeating rifle can be configured individually. There is also the possibility to combine, for example, a right-handed stock with a left-handed lock. The locks are usually blued black just like the chamber head. The chamber handle ball is available in synthetic black. However, Blaser offers many different options to customize the lock. For example, optionally, titanium-nitrided (gold-colored) chambers or chamber handle balls made of steel with fish skin decoration are offered.