For Sale Blaser R8 Pro S. 458 Win Mag

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Blaser R8 Pro S 458 Win Mag with Selous barrel. This rifle is the Pro S version with the non removable trigger guard/magazine. Everything else works like a standard R8. Will accept any and all R8 barrels. Everything is in excellent condition. Barrel has been fired maybe 40 rounds. 23” Selous barrel with banded front sight and v notch rear sight. Banded sling swivel. No noticeable defects that I can see. Very accurate and handy to carry.

$5000.00 plus shipping. NO SALES TO CALIFORNIA.

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@TOBY458 you are giving that away. If you were in the UK I'd be heading over to yours for a tea and that rifle. Glws
 
After a bit of thinking, I’ve decided not to sell this rifle. I was thinking I probably don’t need a 458 anymore, as my elephant hunting is most likely over. But ya never know!
You'd have to change your handle to TOBYNO458
 
Also don’t know why Blaser has never cut barrels for the .416 Rigby.
I think if they did, the magazine would only hold 2 rounds. I wish they’d do a 404 J. I think that would hold 3 and would be a nice classic cartridge as well.
 
Saw where Jaqua’s in Findlay, Ohio has a Mauser M03 for sale in .458 Lott, I think for $4500. Kinda similar, I guess. FWIW.
 
After a bit of thinking, I’ve decided not to sell this rifle. I was thinking I probably don’t need a 458 anymore, as my elephant hunting is most likely over. But ya never know!
Saw this post and thought "oh no, what's happened to Toby.." Glad all good, but got me thinking about a local use for a 458 here in Louisiana.
Big bore hog hunting sounds fun, punishing, and a great real life way to safely (sort of, unless charged) to learn to hunt and shoot big bores in realistic scenarios... bacon thumper.
 
I think if they did, the magazine would only hold 2 rounds. I wish they’d do a 404 J. I think that would hold 3 and would be a nice classic cartridge as well.

Use a 338 Lapua Mag magazine. The 416 is the parent case.
 
Saw this post and thought "oh no, what's happened to Toby.." Glad all good, but got me thinking about a local use for a 458 here in Louisiana.
Big bore hog hunting sounds fun, punishing, and a great real life way to safely (sort of, unless charged) to learn to hunt and shoot big bores in realistic scenarios... bacon thumper.
I could change my mind on this one. Five bands is a lot to say no to. lol!
 

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