All firearms are sold as a restricted item to be collected in-store.  You will be contacted upon receipt of your order to organise and make payment for freight to you or your nominated firearms dealer as necessary and to confirm Permit to Acquire and licensing details. 

The models shown are what is available currently in-store.  If you wish to order a calibre not in stock, please contact us for availability.

The R8 Professional is designed for hard use: elastomer inlays support secure grip and aiming even in wet conditions. The specially developed recoil pad combines outstanding recoil reduction with excellent sliding characteristics.

-Standard Profile 17mm barrel with open sights

-3 + 1 Magazine Capacity

Just as diverse as hunting, so are the demands hunters place on their rifles. To say the R8 is just a bolt action rifle is the understatement of the century. More than just a rifle it is a platform that allows you the flexibility to interchange calibers while providing ergonomic perfection in stock design and unequaled trigger performance.

Blaser precision trigger
The desmodromic trigger mechanism guarantees your trigger will function even when iced or heavily soiled. The mechanical advantage of a simple lever will ensure success even in the harshest conditions. When things are going your way a 900g trigger, without creep, will turn that thought impulse into action. 

Manual cocking system
For decades, Blaser’s manual cocking system has set the benchmark. It is acknowledged as one of the safest in the world. There is no mechanical safety system that guarantees the safety of an uncocked firing spring. The R8 is cocked the very moment before shooting. Should the shot not be taken, by simply pressing down on the cocking lever, it will slide back smoothly, decocking the rifle.

Quick take down – easily cleaned
Even when in the bush, the R8 can be taken down and reassembled within a few seconds. Snow, dirt, leaves or needles are easily removed.

In-line repeating
Fast as lightning with a relaxed posture: The bolt handle is located in an ergonomically perfect position, just above the trigger guard. Rifle and eye remain focused on the target giving more time to aim exactly and ensure a perfect shot.

Short cut
The unique design of the R8 magazine above the trigger allows the overall length of the R8 to be significantly shorter than any conventional bolt action rifle.

Around the world with one rifle
Trigger, stock length, handling – everything remains just the way you are used to. Thanks to interchangeable barrels, the R8 is the ideal companion on all continents no matter what kind game your are hunting.