Blaser R8 Ultimate
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 580 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
- Introduced
- 2022
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Blaser R8 Ultimate is a premium German straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle and the flagship configuration of the modular Blaser R8 platform. Introduced in 2022, it pairs the R8's radially locking bolt and manual cocking system with an adjustable one-piece synthetic-and-leather stock featuring an adjustable comb, adjustable length of pull, and interchangeable recoil pads with an integrated recoil-absorption system. Like all R8 rifles it uses a quick-change barrel and a combined magazine/trigger unit, allowing the shooter to switch calibers in minutes. In 6.5mm Creedmoor it is a long-range-capable precision hunting rifle.
The R8 replaced Blaser's earlier R93 in 2008, retaining the signature straight-pull action while adding a detachable combined magazine and trigger group. The Ultimate line sits at the top of the R8 range, targeting hunters who want a fully adjustable, high-end stock and premium finish.
The R8 Ultimate can be reconfigured to numerous calibers via Blaser's interchangeable barrel system, from 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester up to magnum chamberings such as .300 Winchester Magnum and .375 H&H. A carbon-fibre-stocked Ultimate Carbon variant is also offered.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2022
- Variant of
- Premium adjustable
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 580 mm
- Overall length
- 1020 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Straight pull
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 7.0 N
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Synthetic and leather
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 838 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3094 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 1200 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Quick change barrel- Multi caliber convertible
Saddle mount scope base
Adjustable comb
Adjustable length of pull
Interchangeable recoil pads
Thumbhole stock- Manual cocking decocking
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 48 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 3.60 kg | 3.20 kg | Heavier than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 43 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 1020 mm | 1073 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 580 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 4 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Blaser R8 Ultimate
How much does the Blaser R8 Ultimate weigh?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate weighs 3.60 kg (7.94 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Blaser R8 Ultimate?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
How many rounds does the Blaser R8 Ultimate hold?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate holds 4 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Blaser R8 Ultimate?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate is 1020 mm (40.2 in) long overall, with a 580 mm (22.8 in) barrel.
Who makes the Blaser R8 Ultimate?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate is made by Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH (Germany). It was designed by Blaser.
When was the Blaser R8 Ultimate introduced?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate was introduced in 2022.
How does the Blaser R8 Ultimate operate?
The Blaser R8 Ultimate uses a straight pull action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
Provenance
Confidence in this record
74%
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API
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