Blaser R8 Ultimate Semi Weight

The Blaser R8 Ultimate Semi Weight repeating rifle impresses both shooters and hunters alike with its optics, haptics, and handling. The heavier Semi Weight barrel enhances the swing behavior and inherent precision.

The optimized synthetic hole stock in black-brown with grippy elastomer inlays visually adapts perfectly to the black Blaser R8 system housing. The hole stock ensures a completely relaxed position of the shooting hand and arm in all shooting positions – prone, offhand, or supported. The barrel, which is approximately 300g heavier, improves the swing behavior and inherent precision.

With the modular Blaser R8 Ultimate equipment options, the stock can be tailored to the individual needs of the shooter. The weapon is delivered with or without an adjustable butt plate (VSR), and an adjustable butt cap and a damping system are also available as options.

The Blaser straight-pull repeating system allows for lightning-fast shot sequences while maintaining a relaxed body position, without having to set the weapon down. This keeps the shooter's eye and the barrel of the weapon continuously aimed at the target. The time gained in target acquisition leads to a more secure shot release.

The manual safety system is considered one of the best safety systems. No other mechanical safety can provide the security of a relaxed firing pin spring. The R8 is intentionally cocked just before the shot by pushing the cocking slider forward. To relax the system, 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 bolt is relaxed and locked. If the magazine, including the trigger unit, is not in the weapon, the R8 cannot be cocked and is thus safe from unauthorized use.

The magazine change is quick and easy with a short press on the two release buttons, which are ideally positioned above the trigger. The magazine buttons can be locked, preventing any unintentional removal of the magazine.

The excellent trigger characteristics of the Blaser direct trigger with only 700 g trigger weight provide the perfect prerequisite for a precise shot. Optionally, the Blaser Atzl trigger system is offered: the trigger weight can be adjusted to either 200 g or 600 g. Retrofitting is possible at the factory.

The modular Blaser principle Every Blaser R8 repeating rifle is freely configurable. There are countless equipment variants that can be individually combined. The Blaser R8 barrels and chambers are cold forged, making them perfectly concentric. They are characterized by high precision and durability. The barrels have a DLC A+ coating (Diamond Like Carbon). This type of coating, which uses carbon that has the hardness of a diamond, is very environmentally friendly and biocompatible compared to galvanic coatings. Through a thin-film coating process, the surfaces of the barrels achieve a high degree of hardness and become particularly resistant to mechanical damage and corrosion, as well as very smooth. This reduces maintenance effort and gives the barrel its noble, satin-matte, deep black appearance. The ball barrels are manufactured in the standard barrel contour with a barrel profile of 19 mm at the muzzle in barrel lengths: 42 cm, 47 cm, 52 cm, 58 cm, 65 cm, both with and without sights. Optionally, the barrels are delivered with a barrel thread M 15x1.

The selection of calibers is enormous, allowing one to hunt any game species on any continent with a Blaser R8. Blaser distinguishes between different caliber groups: .22 LR, Mini, Standard, Medium, and Magnum. The reason is the modular Blaser principle. The Blaser R8 systems and stocks can be individually combined with different barrel types in various calibers. Only when changing the caliber group is it necessary to additionally replace the locking chamber on the bolt. The large-area barrel bedding in the solid system housing ensures that the rifle shoots accurately again after a caliber change. Another advantage: the R8 can be disassembled and reassembled in seconds without changing the point of impact. Most R8 models are also available as complete left-hand versions with a left-hand stock and left-hand system.

📦 Delivery Contents

Cover caps for magazine and magazine wellHex key for disassembling the riflesmall tube of greaseOperating instructionsWarranty papers
⚙️ Technical Data

Type: Repeating rifle
Direct trigger: approx. 700 g trigger weight
System: Manual cocking with straight-pull bolt
Barrel length standard caliber: 58 cm, optionally 52 cm or 47 cm or 42 cm
Barrel length magnum caliber: 65 cm, optionally 58 cm
Barrel contour: 17 mm at the muzzle
Barrel profile: smooth or fluted
Muzzle thread: optionally M15x1
Sights: with and without contrast sight, optionally HIVIZ escape sight
Magazine capacity: Standard 4+1 magazine, Magnum 3+1 magazine, removable
Stock material: Synthetic stock with black elastomer inlays
Stock shape: optimized hole stock
Stock length: 36.5 cm, optionally extendable
System housing: Dural, matte black anodized with gold-colored R8 lettering
Barrel surface: DLC A+ coating
Weight: approx. 3.4 kg