A popular but often overlooked rifle design is the straight pull. Straight-pull rifles are bolt-action guns that use a straight back-and-forth motion to cycle the action, eliminating the up-and-down movement required by traditional turnbolt rifles. This design offers significantly faster follow-up shots and improved target tracking, as the shooter keeps their eye on the target and hand near the trigger. Now Blaser has released the Professional 2.0. It is a modern evolution of this iconic straight-pull design, with enhanced features to improve your hunting experience.
R8 Professional 2.0 Rifle – Straight Pull Performance
Featuring a new, ergonomically optimized vertical pistol grip for increased comfort and improved control when firing, the R8 Professional 2.0’s ambidextrous palm swell fits both right- and left-handed shooters. Other enhancements include new molded elastomer grip inserts, manufactured using 2K technology, which have a better surface texture for improved grip in the worst weather conditions. The Diamond-Like Carbon A+ (DLC A+) coating on the barrel surface provides the ultimate protection against corrosion and scratches. A height-adjustable comb is now standard, helping you achieve precise alignment in the shooting position at the push of a button. The receiver is permanently embedded into the synthetic stock for extra protection, enhanced rigidity, and precision. The fore-end also allows mounting a Harris bipod and/or Picatinny rail.
Accurate and Durable
Long known for its speed, accuracy, and durability in the most brutal hunting conditions, this newest R8 is available as a Blaser kit with a custom TSA-approved hard case featuring pre-cut interior foam for extra protection on your global adventures. In addition to slots for the rifle, there is space for two rifle scopes, a scope mount, and an extra barrel for easy storage. The R8 2.0 takes the newest-generation R8 to a higher level.
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“The R8 Professional 2.0 kit is an upgraded system for Blaser owners in the United States and, for added convenience, all existing R8 parts fit this newly designed stock and receiver,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “The hard case is also an attractive element of the new system for our customers who travel the globe to hunt and also those who hunt closer to home and value an improved storage option.”
R8 Professional 2.0 Rifle
Available in Black, Brown, and Dark Olive, three stock length options are available – 14.56 inches is standard, but customers can easily exchange for 13.97-inch or 15.35-inch length.
Five different packages are offered through Blaser Premium Dealers, from Rifle Only to a Rifle and Optics Package with QDC.
Features
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| Stock length is individually adjustable through two optional stock modules (355 and 390 mm) |
| Ergonomically optimized pistol grip |
| For left- and right-handed shooters |
| Grip inserts with innovative surface texture |
| DLC A+ coating on the barrel surface |
| Available in stock color Dark Olive and Black Brown |
| Weight at 52 cm barrel length: 3125 g |
| MSRP: Starting at $5,500 |
For more information, visit Blaser.
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