Blaser R8 Field Evaluation

[chizelhead]

I recommend following scope torque specs not ring torque specs. They can be different. I learned the hard way by over torquing a scope once.

 

[Formidilosus]

I recommend following scope torque specs not ring torque specs. They can be different. I learned the hard way by over torquing a scope once.

That’s not how that works. Every single ring and screw size has different clamping forces at the same torque. The scope manufacture has no idea what rings the scope is going into. There are “quality” rings that at 18in-lbs will crush most scope tubes, and there are rings that at 18in-lbs the scope can be nearly moved with your hand.

By and large, scope manufacturers do not care about your scope holding zero- they care about people whining from ring marks.

 

[Southern Lights]

I put witness marks on ring screws to make sure they don't move. But now I will put witness marks on the scope tube to ring interface. I'll do horizontal mark on scope where it meets the ring to see if there is any forward/backward shift. Then vertical from ring to scope to see if there is any scope twist vs. rings.

 

[Stocky]

I’ve been torquing Blaser and Innomount rings to 25 in-lbs…

Opinions on your innomounts?

 

[BjornF16]

Opinions on your innomounts?

I’ve got more Innomounts than Blaser mounts.

Not sure what the tariff situation has done to their cost but I was buying from Titanium Gunworks in Germany. They are good to deal with and subtract the VAT. Shipping is fast.

I buy the Innogun Quick Detach, 0 MOA, +3mm

Innogun Quick Release Mount for Blaser - Ring Mount

The reliable scope mount for your Blaser hunting rifle and your rifle scope – mounted using classic ring mounts.

www.titanium-gunworks.com

 

[omicron1792]

I’ve got more Innomounts than Blaser mounts.

Not sure what the tariff situation has done to their cost but I was buying from Titanium Gunworks in Germany. They are good to deal with and subtract the VAT. Shipping is fast.

I buy the Innogun Quick Detach, 0 MOA, +3mm

Innogun Quick Release Mount for Blaser - Ring Mount

The reliable scope mount for your Blaser hunting rifle and your rifle scope – mounted using classic ring mounts.

www.titanium-gunworks.com

That’s where I have bought from too. But last shipment ups charged 100% import cost. Owner told me they have been doing that to all his shipments. I fought the charges and got it delivered without paying the cost but probably took 10 hours of my time and 1.5 months.

 

[RockAndSage]

That’s not how that works. Every single ring and screw size has different clamping forces at the same torque. The scope manufacture has no idea what rings the scope is going into. There are “quality” rings that at 18in-lbs will crush most scope tubes, and there are rings that at 18in-lbs the scope can be nearly moved with your hand.

By and large, scope manufacturers do not care about your scope holding zero- they care about people whining from ring marks.

What should you actually go by then?

 

[Stocky]

I’ve got more Innomounts than Blaser mounts.

Not sure what the tariff situation has done to their cost but I was buying from Titanium Gunworks in Germany. They are good to deal with and subtract the VAT. Shipping is fast.

I buy the Innogun Quick Detach, 0 MOA, +3mm

Innogun Quick Release Mount for Blaser - Ring Mount

The reliable scope mount for your Blaser hunting rifle and your rifle scope – mounted using classic ring mounts.

www.titanium-gunworks.com

Luckily no Tariffs to NZ.

Thinking I might buy a fixed mount to have a look. +3 being extension or height? For clearance under the scope how do they compare to the blaser mounts the March doesnt have much clearance in the factory mount.

Also do you have any of the 20MOA mounts?

 

[Formidilosus]

What should you actually go by then?

Use good rings where the manufacturer knows what they are doing- pic rings, NF UL are easy and use their torque spec.

 

[BjornF16]

Luckily no Tariffs to NZ.

Thinking I might buy a fixed mount to have a look. +3 being extension or height? For clearance under the scope how do they compare to the blaser mounts the March doesnt have much clearance in the factory mount.

Also do you have any of the 20MOA mounts?

+3 is height. Some scopes have a large enough bell housing that protrudes below turret section that requires the additional height (e.g. Tenmile and NX8). I had to get the higher rings on my Blaser mounts as well.

I don’t have any of the 20MOA mounts

 

[Stocky]

+3 is height. Some scopes have a large enough bell housing that protrudes below turret section that requires the additional height (e.g. Tenmile and NX8). I had to get the higher rings on my Blaser mounts as well.

I don’t have any of the 20MOA mounts

Interesting I have a 3-24x50 march on the 22LR in a standard Blaser Mount. Its highest clearance is from the base of the erector area to the blaser base. I guess those NX8s are short.

 

[BjornF16]

Interesting I have a 3-24x50 march on the 22LR in a standard Blaser Mount. Its highest clearance is from the base of the erector area to the blaser base. I guess those NX8s are short.

Picture’s worth a 1,000 words:

 

[Stocky]

Picture’s worth a 1,000 words:

View attachment 997647

Thanks thats perfect

 

[omicron1792]

Luckily no Tariffs to NZ.

Thinking I might buy a fixed mount to have a look. +3 being extension or height? For clearance under the scope how do they compare to the blaser mounts the March doesnt have much clearance in the factory mount.

Also do you have any of the 20MOA mounts?

Thing is it’s not tariffs. It’s the shipping company using the uncertainty of tariffs to add a huge fee to profit.

Tariff from Germany is 15%, not 100%, anyway.