The Blaser rifles are very good rifles. The are practical and dern accurate. I too should get used to the design as I am more traditional like Mauser 98s, Winchester 70s etc.
I handled a few and shot a few but never owned one. I just here last weekend handled their Silenced model in 9,3x62. Nice gun and I decode the concept. The price however was something like €7000plus mounts plus scope. As there was no sights on the gun the buyer is forced to invest in full package right away. The price keeps me away as I start to think I could buy a nice vintage english doublerifle for just about the same money which is a better investment. The Blaser rifle is like a new car. Once you crank it and drive out from the dealership you lost 40% instantly.
If I were to ever buy a Blaser R8 a .270wea witha spare barrel in .375 H&H barrel was to be my set-up. New Swarowski Z8i scopes ofcouse.