Thank you all for your interesting replies.

I cannot remember seeing any guides carrying them in Alaska or seeing any pictures of PH's bearing Blasers in Africa.Despite their quick reloading ability,perhaps it is due to their intolerance of dirt?

I would say that in Norway a Blaser is what many aspire to in a Hunting Rifle.

Personally I just cannot see where a mass produced CNC machined Rifle can command such a high price.