Hi Ripp:

I've got long history with pump action rifles, and I find the R93 / R8 platforms are almost as quick..... I absolutely love the design and lockup mechanism. It's a wonderful strong design. The R8 is quite a bit beefier and a heavier rifle all around than the R93 and the R8 bolt head is visibly larger than that of the R93. I will probably get lured back in to trying one again at some point...... Maybe Blaser will one day adapt their radial bolt head design to a pump action.... If they did, I'd be first in line to buy one and I'd be pushing little old ladies out of my way to get to the sales counter!!!!!!

Best of luck on your upcoming hunt!!!!!

Best,

Postman