Accurate

• Blaser precision trigger
  Excellent "crisp" characteristics.
• Forged barrel & chamber
  Perfectly concentric.
• Optimum barrel bedding
  Large-scale barrel bedding exclusively in the receiver.
• Blaser saddle mount
• Blaser radial locking system
  Extremely strong and concentric. The locking system locks directly in the barrel without rotary motion.
• Perfect stock design
  Relaxed positioning of the hand. Steep pistol grip with distinct palm swell and optimal cast. Straight comb.

Fast

• In-line repeating
  Lightning-fast succession of shots. Relaxed posture.
• "Blind" magazine exchange
  Within a split second, the magazine buttons can be operated. By spring force, the magazine is released straight into the shooter's hand. The loaded magazine can be inserted "blindly".
• Double loading option
  Even loading from the top of the magazine is possible.
• iC - one move, two functions
  Cocking the R8 automatically activates the illuminated dot (in combination with a ZEISS iC rifle scope).

Safe

• Manual cocking system
  An uncocked firing pin spring is the best safety system, the rifle is only cocked the very moment before shooting. By pressing down on the cocking lever, the firing pin spring on the R8 is uncocked again.
• Protection against misuse
  If the magazine is taken out, the rifle cannot be cocked.
• Automatic decocking
  Removing the magazine unit automatically uncocks the rifle, when the receiver is closed.
• No unintentional bolt opening
  If the R8 is decocked with a locked bolt, the bolt handle is blocked. By slightly pushing the cocking lever forward while simulatenously pulling back on the bolt handle, the bolt opens safely; this slight movement does not cock the rifle.

Huntable

• Perfect balance
  The well-balanced weight distribution allows for fast handling and quick target acquisition.
• Easy take-down
  The R8 is stripped down and reassembled in a matter of seconds without the slightest change in the point of impact.
• Safe transport
  Well-protected and discreet. Passers-by will hardly notice that the compact case is in fact a rifle case.
• Short cut
  The unique design of the magazine above the trigger allows the overall length of the R8 to be significantly shorter than any conventional bolt action rifle.

Reliable

• Easy to take down and clean
  The R8 is stripped down and reassembled within a few seconds. Snow, dirt, leaves or needles are easily removed.
• Locked magazine
  The R8 magazine is only released when simultaneously pressing both release buttons. Unintentional drop out of the magazine is virtually impossible. In addition, both release buttons can be locked by a lever inside the magazine.
• Excellent protection
  All metal parts of the R8 are either made of rustproof material or protected against corrosion with a specific finish. Barrel inside and chamber are polished and need conventional care. The closed construction of the R8 receiver prevents foreign object damage. When the magazine is stored outside the rifle, a protective cover will keep the dirt out.
• Desmodromic trigger mechanism
  One hundred percent reliability – even when iced or heavily soiled. The trigger system of the R8 is force-controlled. Cycling the receiver automatically resets the trigger.

Versatile

• Around the world with one rifle
  Thanks to exchangeable barrels, the R8 is the ideal companion on all continents no matter what kind of game you hunt. Trusted operation,  familiar balance and stock are valuable factors for hunting success.
• Changing stocks when needed
  The precious wooden stock can be preserved by simply replacing it with the R8 Professional synthetic stock.
• Changing rifle scopes easily
  Each rifle scope and illuminated dot sight that is zeroed to the barrel can be interchanged.
• Open sights
  Quickest target acquisition when shooting over short distances thanks to the white contrast line in the sights and the white front sight. The open sights are completely made of steel and thus durable.