Blaser Tactical 2
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.70 kg
- Introduced
- 2008
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Blaser Tactical 2 is an enhanced straight-pull bolt-action sniper rifle that builds upon the proven R93 Tactical platform. Its defining characteristic is the straight-pull bolt mechanism with a 14-lug collet locking system, enabling significantly faster cycling than conventional turn-bolt actions -- the bolt travels straight back and forward without rotation, allowing trained operators to achieve rapid follow-up shots. Available in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum, the Tactical 2 features plasma-nitrided fluted barrels for enhanced corrosion resistance and reduced weight, an improved aluminum chassis stock with adjustable cheek piece and length of pull, and a full-length Picatinny rail for optics mounting.
The Blaser Tactical 2's straight-pull action gives it a unique advantage in rapid engagement scenarios. German counter-terrorism units particularly valued the design for hostage rescue operations where the ability to take immediate follow-up shots without breaking sight picture was critical. The Australian Army's adoption of the platform brought it into active combat zones for the first time.
The Tactical 2 refined the original R93 Tactical design with an improved stock system offering better ergonomics and modularity. The .338 Lapua Magnum variant uses a 686mm (27-inch) barrel and weighs approximately 5.7 kg. Barrel changes between calibers can be accomplished in approximately 60 seconds using the quick-change barrel system. The plasma nitriding process on the fluted barrels provides hardness of approximately 1000 HV, significantly improving barrel life and corrosion resistance. The Australian Army adopted the Tactical 2 as a replacement for earlier sniper systems.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2008
- Variant of
- Improved
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1191 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.70 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 6.10 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 8.5 N
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Chrome molybdenum steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis polymer furniture
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 860 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3592 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 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.
Straight pull bolt
Free floating barrel
Quick change barrel
Multi caliber conversion
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable length of pull
Suppressor ready
Full length picatinny rail
Collet locking system
Adjustable trigger
Radial locking head
Fluted barrel
Plasma nitrided barrel
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 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 5.70 kg | 5.20 kg | Heavier than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 1191 mm | 1130 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 610 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 4 | 7 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Blaser Tactical 2
How much does the Blaser Tactical 2 weigh?
The Blaser Tactical 2 weighs 5.70 kg (12.57 lb) empty and 6.10 kg (13.45 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Blaser Tactical 2?
The Blaser Tactical 2 is chambered in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the Blaser Tactical 2 hold?
The Blaser Tactical 2 holds 4 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Blaser Tactical 2?
The Blaser Tactical 2 is 1191 mm (46.9 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Blaser Tactical 2?
The Blaser Tactical 2 is made by Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH (Germany). It was designed by Horst Blaser.
When was the Blaser Tactical 2 introduced?
The Blaser Tactical 2 was introduced in 2008.
How does the Blaser Tactical 2 operate?
The Blaser Tactical 2 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- German Bundespolizei (GSG 9)
- 2008
- German SEK (State Police Special Units)
- 2009
- Australian Army
- 2012
- Netherlands Police (DSI)
- Netherlands
- Swiss Police
- Switzerland
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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