For Sale Blaser R8 Pro Safari 458 Lott

[TOBY458]

For Sale.
Blaser R8 Pro Safari 458 Lott. Unfired.
23” Selous Barrel, with banded front sight and v notch rear sight. Also has a banded sling attachment point on the barrel.
Weight 8lbs 4oz
Everything in pristine condition. Stock, bolt and barrel are all new and unfired. I’ve cycled a few rounds through it just to check feeding, but have not fired it. This is the aluminum stock receiver, so a kick stop can be added to bring the overall weight up, if desired. However, I feel that the weight is perfect once a scope is mounted.

$6500.00 plus shipping.

No Sales To California.

 

[TOBY458]

I looked a little closer at what I have in this rifle, so I’m willing to go down a bit on the price, if someone is interested. I can do $6000.00 plus shipping if it helps.

 

[TOBY458]

After some thought, I’ve decided to hold on to this rifle. So I’m taking it off sale for now. Thanks!

 

[Green Chile]

Just sell me the barrel sometime when you get tired of it.

 

[YancyW]

That's the elephant slayer!!

 

[TOBY458]

That's the elephant slayer!!

Seems I have collected more elephant slayers than I have elephants to hunt!

 

[StevenQ718]

How is the recoil of this gun? lol

 

[TOBY458]

How is the recoil of this gun? lol

I haven’t fired this one. But my other R8 458 Win Mag is actually not bad at all. I shoot 450gr bullets at around 2250 fps. I know the Lott could be loaded hotter than that, but I don’t really see a need. In fact, if I do end up keeping the Lott in lieu of the Win Mag, I’ll still load it to the same level, with the same bullets.

 

[Green Chile]

That's a great formula...bit faster than the classic double recipe of 2150fps and with today's bullets, even better but without stressing the gun or shooter. As with many things, you can go harder but with diminishing returns. I need to use my 458s more. Like you said, more guns than hunts to take them on.

 

[TOBY458]

That's a great formula...bit faster than the classic double recipe of 2150fps and with today's bullets, even better but without stressing the gun or shooter. As with many things, you can go harder but with diminishing returns. I need to use my 458s more. Like you said, more guns than hunts to take them on.

Yes, for sure. If a 450gr at 2250 will penetrate a buffalo lengthwise, and shoot completely through both shoulders of a bull elephant, what’s the need in shooting a 500gr at 2300? Just more recoil with no real upside.

 

[Inline6]

I haven’t fired this one. But my other R8 458 Win Mag is actually not bad at all. I shoot 450gr bullets at around 2250 fps. I know the Lott could be loaded hotter than that, but I don’t really see a need. In fact, if I do end up keeping the Lott in lieu of the Win Mag, I’ll still load it to the same level, with the same bullets.

My Lott is shooting NF 450s at 2350 fps. I'm at 11.8ish #s. Recoil is not crazy, nothing I would want to shoot a box of ammo an outting. That said, @ 100 yards it will shoot under .5moa. Definitely enjoy the precision of the rifle. Enough that it keeps me away from doubles, haha.

 

[TOBY458]

My Lott is shooting NF 450s at 2350 fps. I'm at 11.8ish #s. Recoil is not crazy, nothing I would want to shoot a box of ammo an outting. That said, @ 100 yards it will shoot under .5moa. Definitely enjoy the precision of the rifle. Enough that it keeps me away from doubles, haha.

That should definitely take care of business. No way a double will shoot anywhere near that well @ 100 yards. And with the R8, you get four quick shots if you load three in the magazine and one in the chamber. Being able to safely have one in the chamber when out hunting is a definite plus as well.

 

[Inline6]

That should definitely take care of business. No way a double will shoot anywhere near that well @ 100 yards. And with the R8, you get four quick shots if you load three in the magazine and one in the chamber. Being able to safely have one in the chamber when out hunting is a definite plus as well.

Yes sir, had two quick shots off on my lion. Towards the end on the hunt some of the PHs were talking about it. Handed them the rifle and some rounds. One of them smoked a black bird at 80 yards with it. I told him it shot tight, he believed me after that.

Looking forward to your next hunting report.