R8 Kilombero Rifle

The BLASER R8 is the most evolved rectilinear bolt action rifle on the market, fast, precise and safe.

The R8 Kilombero is a high-performance rifle with a classic design: it offers elegance and all the possible technical advantages to help you succeed in African hunting.

* The RRP is a "starting price", the final price depends on the configuration of the rifle.

• Wood grade 7
• Steel scale in matt black finish
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• Sling ring on the barrel
• Safari stock with increased radius on the spine and Monte Carlo cheek piece
• Safari front with black insert
• Orange rubber corner (2.7 cm)
• Barrel diameter: 22 mm
• Calibers: .375 BLASER Mag., .375 H&H Mag. .416 Rem. Mag., .458 Lott, and .458 Win.

ACCURATE

• Precise BLASER trigger: the desmodronic trigger mechanism guarantees 100% hunting success. Even if it is icy or dirty, the trigger system works in a controlled manner and will perform in the most adverse conditions. The 900g trigger turns your thought into action.
• BLASER mount: Barrel and mount form a precision unit: Notches on the top of the barrel, directly above the breech, ensure a constant point of impact with its floating barrel.
• Optimum barrel bed: The wide barrel bed in the robust housing ensures higher firing accuracy after changing the barrel. Stock deformation due to extreme weather never influences barrel position.
• BLASER radial locking system: balance and precision: the robust concentric locking system locks directly on the barrel without rotary movements. The 14 locking points provide a 360 degree closure.
• Cold-Cocked Barrel and Breech: Accuracy and Durability: The barrel and breech are cold-hammered in most calibres. The barrel and chamber are perfectly concentric.
• Perfect Stock Design: Relaxed hand position favors accuracy. The anatomically shaped Blaser stocks provide an ideal grip. The thumbhole stocks of the R8 Success models go even further: thanks to a completely relaxed wrist and arm posture, shooting accuracy is greatly increased in any shooting position.

SURE

• Manual Cocking System – For decades, Blaser's manual cocking system has been a benchmark. It is known as one of the safest in the world. No mechanical system offers the security of a slackened mainspring. The R8 cocks just before firing. If it doesn't fire, simply depressing the cocking lever will decock the rifle again.
• Protection Against Unauthorized Use: If the R8 trigger-magazine assembly is not on the rifle, the cocking lever will not be able to be set in the cocked position. Therefore this is the best protection against unauthorized use!
• No Accidental Opening: If the R8 is uncocked and the bolt is drawn, the bolt lever is locked. To open the bolt safely, simply move the cocking lever forward slightly (approx. 3mm/1.8") while pulling the bolt lever back.

RELIABLE

• Quick disassembly - easy cleaning: the R8 can be disassembled and reassembled in seconds. The R8 can be cleaned of snow debris, dirt, leaves and tree needles at all times very easily.
• Controlled trigger system: maximum reliability - even if it gets icy or dirty, the R8's trigger system continues to work.
• Magazine Lock – The R8 magazine is only unlocked by simultaneously depressing both springs. Triggering the charger or unintentionally dropping it is virtually impossible. In addition, a tab located on the magazine allows the magazine springs to be locked.
• Excellent Protection: The construction of the R8's shell prevents the entry of foreign objects. When the magazine is out of the rifle, a protective cap protects it from dirt. All metal parts are made of corrosion resistant materials or are protected against corrosion. The inside of the barrel and chamber are burnished and require only conventional care.

QUICK

• Linear repeating system: very fast consecutive shots and a relaxed posture: the bolt lever is in a very ergonomic position on the trigger guard. The rifle and eye are aimed at the target to buy time and ensure a perfect shot.
• "Blind" magazine change: the magazine release springs can be actuated "blind" due to their perfect positioning on the trigger guard. By pressing both buttons at the same time, the magazine is released directly into the hand. A second magazine can be quickly inserted without looking.
• Dual Loading: The R8 can be loaded and unloaded in two ways: with the magazine removed or inserted into the rifle. With the bolt open, cartridges are quickly and easily reloaded or unloaded from above as well.

MANAGEABLE

• Short Design: The R8's magazine-over-trigger design allows the overall length of the R8 to be significantly shorter than any conventional bolt-action rifle.
• Optimum Balance: Balanced weight distribution promotes intuitive handling as well as a fast, fluid shooting position.
• Easy Disassembly – The R8 can be disassembled, stowed, and reassembled in seconds without changing the point of impact.

VERSATILE

• Around the world with the same rifle: thanks to the interchangeable barrel system, the R8 is the ideal companion no matter the continent or the animal.
• Quick change scope: barrel designed for BLASER mount, so the scope or red dot can be easily exchanged.
• Left- handed: Most R8s are available in a full left-handed version, complete with stock, bolt, and scabbard ejector.
• Compact solutions for women and men: R8 Intuition & R8 Compact.