jdemocko
AH veteran
Well, fess up. How many of you hunt with your Blaser in Africa.
I own a couple and love them.
I have taken them twice to Africa - all good, no issues.
I have hunted Alaska with one and North America.
I get a lot of questions but when they feel it and handle it, most guides/PH's like the "feel".
I like the shorter overall rifle package. I have the thumbhole stock version and love that as well.
What say you???
Please share photos when you get it. Which case did you use? Did you save a blueprint of that order? I might want to duplicate it.I'm expecting my GunFoam case tomorrow which is cut to accept 3 barrels, 3 scopes, 1 stock w/bolt & trigger installed, extra bolt & 2 mag inserts. Will be smaller than my V800 case for getting around airports and hotels, much nicer foam quality, and lighter weight overall.
Perfect combo and I have the same barrels. I also like the 375 barrel for a one gun trip. I'm taking 416 barrel and a 22 Hornet K95 for next trip.300 Win Mag barrel for plains game.
416 Rem when I'm not shooting my double.
Yes. RSA, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, and Tanzania with mine. I think from a PH/safari pov the decocker is one of the best features. Being able to safely carry the gun loaded in a DG area where it is truly necessary gives great piece of mind.Well, fess up. How many of you hunt with your Blaser in Africa.
I own a couple and love them.
I have taken them twice to Africa - all good, no issues.
I have hunted Alaska with one and North America.
I get a lot of questions but when they feel it and handle it, most guides/PH's like the "feel".
I like the shorter overall rifle package. I have the thumbhole stock version and love that as well.
What say you???
What are your Alaska plans? I miss living up there.I am about to hunt AK with mine. I may cry if it gets messed up there!
Please share photos when you get it. Which case did you use? Did you save a blueprint of that order? I might want to duplicate it.
As of right now, we have not hunted Africa with our R8's. If things go to plan, we will be in SA a year from now with JKO Safaris hunting buffalo and PG. When we do go, this is how we will pack them...
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I used a GunFoam (GF-4514) with a custom foam insert and it cost me about $400 total. This is similar in size to a Pelican 1720 that goes for $335 with the regular open cell foam that comes with them, not custom fit.