Blaser R8 in a Rokstok survey

[BjornF16]

Anybody ever thought of putting 6UM in an R8?

I have a barrel ordered with UM based off Bear 8 barrel extension. Just waiting on stock to get finished

 

[BjornF16]

I hav

I have been wanting to try a custom barrel from J.Sipp and Sons. Just have heard differing opinions. The only other European barrel manufacturer apparently isn’t making barrels for them anymore. Could be dated knowledge. I just had a 22LR and 6.5 PRC barrel chopped to 18” and had LRI do the work. So far great results. Also a very quick turn around. If anyone knows someone they would recommend I’d be happy to go in on a group buy.

Also Blaser USA told me last week their 300 PRC barrels should be at their dealer networks any day now.

You should visit BlaserBuds to see reviews on J.Sipp (or DM me). It’s not pretty

 

[rbutcher1234]

I have a barrel ordered with UM based off Bear 8 barrel extension. Just waiting on stock to get finished

is it just a magnum bolt face? What insert would you use? Because I’d then I’d have an idea of what the ask EB to spin up.

 

[BjornF16]

is it just a magnum bolt face? What insert would you use? Because I’d then I’d have an idea of what the ask EB to spin up.

Magnum bolt face, 300 WSM insert.

 

[JordanM]

Good to hear that, but what's holding many of back is the lack of smaller caliber offerings in modern barrel twists.

No I totally agree. If they had a 6 creed I’d be ecstatic. They do have 243 but I don’t know if one can ream it out easily. I will be ordering a 223 barrel soon.

 

[nm.otter]

They do have 243 but I don’t know if one can ream it out easily. I will be ordering a 223 barrel soon.

Can't speak to Blaser chamber details, but SAAMI specs indicate roughly 4mm of setback would be required to rechamber a .243 Winchester in 6mm Creedmoor.