Blaser R8 Ultimate Leather Semi Weight

With the Blaser R8 Ultimate Leather Semi Weight, modern design meets perfect ergonomics. The Semi Weight barrel enhances swing behavior and inherent precision.
The optimized synthetic hole stock with impregnated, high-quality leather inlays impresses both shooters and hunters alike with its appearance, feel, and handling. 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, optimizes swing behavior and inherent precision.
Using the modular Blaser R8 Ultimate equipment options, the stock can be further customized to the individual needs of the shooter. The weapon is delivered with or without an adjustable butt plate (VSR), and an optional adjustable butt cap and damping system are also available.
The Blaser straight-pull repeating system
enables lightning-fast shot sequences while maintaining a relaxed body posture, 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 cocking 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 unintentional removal of the magazine reliably.
The excellent trigger characteristics of the Blaser direct trigger with only 700 g trigger weight provide the perfect prerequisite for a precise shot. The Blaser Atzl trigger system is optionally available: the trigger weight can be set 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 barrel surface is plasma-nitrided and blued. 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 various barrel types in different calibers. Only when changing the caliber group is it necessary to additionally swap the locking chamber on the bolt. The large-area barrel bedding in the solid system box ensures that the weapon 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 left-hand stock and left-hand system.
Included in the delivery: Cover caps for magazine and magazine well, hex key for disassembling the weapon, small tube of gun grease, operating instructions, warranty papers
Technical data of the weapon:

Weapon 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: 19 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 impregnated leather inlays
Stock shape: optimized hole stock
Stock length: 36.5 cm, optionally extendable
System box: Dural
Barrel surface: blued and plasma-nitrided
Weight: approx. 3.4 kg