Blaser BB97 Any thoughts and or experiences ?

[lobo9er]

Hello I'm new to this forum... I'm looking for insight on the Blaser O/U BB97 in either 30-06 or 45-70. Its basically out of my reach to run and buy but I am thinking of letting go of a couple rifles to get into a Double and this one has caught my eye. My use would be Deer and an occasional black bear hunt. As of now its just a thought but possibly may be a reality. so... any info would be great! thanks in advance...

 

[Red Leg]

The Blaser BB97 is a fine double rifle and a fairly rare one on this side of the Atlantic. You can get a nearly new used basic model for $4 - 6K in 30-06. I am pretty sure that Blaser doesn't chamber anything at all in 45-70. I believe the BB97 is offered in 9.3x74R in OU double rifle configuration which is a fine load for heavy North American game like bear, and still makes a great woods rifle for deer and elk. Of course the 30-06 isn't real shabby in that role either. Like all modern Blasers, it is easily scoped with their detachable mount.

 

[lobo9er]

Yep your right I got my wires crossed on a sabatti 45-70 I saw on gunbroker. But from what I have read about sabatti leads me to believe unless I can handle it and inspect it in person it isnt worth the possible headache. and even then... If I buy something like this I would like to buy once and cry once.

 

[Red Leg]

Blaser and Sabatti are very different things.

 

[rnovi]

The Blaser is a fine instrument - if you like an over/under built on a 20ga action.

Personally, I prefer a 28ga action for a small double. They just feel better to me.

 

[Muley G]

Where’s the best place to look for a used BB97. I’m looking for one in either 30-06 or 8x57r. I was quoted about 15k-17k by a dealer in the states for a grade 3 with no extra customization. I would like to find something at or under 10k.

 

[Muskox]

There are two Blaser dealers that have a lot of the market.

You need to speak to Van at Top Dog, not the guy at Mad Dog.

A 2nd hand one will be where it is. There isn't any magic in finding them.

 

[matt85]

If the choice is Blaser or Sabatti, that is an easy choice! Blaser is superior in every possible way.

Ive owned a Sabatti... Never could get it to work right. I wouldnt waste my money on one again.

 

[Muley G]

Thank you both for your replies and help