Home | Ezine | Forums | Links | Contact
NitroExpress.com: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering?

View recent messages : 24 hours | 48 hours | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | 60 days | More Smilies


*** Enjoy NitroExpress.com? Participate and join in. ***
You are not logged in. [Login] Main Index · Search · Active Topics
New user · Who's Online · FAQ · Calendar

Shooting & Reloading - Mausers, Big Bores and others >> Rifles
Previous topic Previous   View all topics Index   Next topic Next   Threaded Mode Threaded  

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | >> (show all)
Ripp
.577 member


Reged: 19/02/07
Posts: 16072
Loc: Montana, USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Rule303]
      #324350 - 07/02/19 03:13 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Disposable rifles for the ''Well to Do''





BTW, Greg, my wife likes her .270...

Ripp



Ripp, I would say she has excellent tastes except she married you


Rod, I have read about rifles that won't except reloads. It must be true, it was on the internet



No problem, we all have had momentary lapses in judgment from time to time..

A lot of other women my wife knows also shoot .270's..

Think its the perfect caliber for women, children, adult males of smaller stature, weak and frail frames, etc...



--------------------
ALL MEN DIE, BUT FEW MEN TRULY LIVE..

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
DarylS
.700 member


Reged: 10/08/05
Posts: 26943
Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Ca...
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ripp]
      #324354 - 07/02/19 05:41 AM

Yeah - .270 is a chick ctg. My buddy's wife shoots one and shot a record-class Kudu with it, last Sept.
The PH wanted TSX used in all guns and specifically 150's for the .270, so Keith loaded her 130's as they kicked less and were more accurate.
One shot drop at 130 some yards.

--------------------
Daryl


"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
3DogMike
.400 member


Reged: 29/01/15
Posts: 1464
Loc: Western Slope, Colorado USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: DarylS]
      #324360 - 07/02/19 06:54 AM

Quote:

Yeah - .270 is a chick ctg. ......


Years ago the .270, courtesy of Jack O’Connor, got some respect..........now: “The Mazda Miata of rifle cartridges”?
- Mike

--------------------
"Will Rogers never met a fighter pilot"
- Anon

“Always carry a flask of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore always carry a small snake."
-- W. C. Fields

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Ripp
.577 member


Reged: 19/02/07
Posts: 16072
Loc: Montana, USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: 3DogMike]
      #324368 - 07/02/19 09:01 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Yeah - .270 is a chick ctg. ......


Years ago the .270, courtesy of Jack O’Connor, got some respect..........now: “The Mazda Miata of rifle cartridges”?
- Mike


Mazda Miata??? Really????
That is funny...

--------------------
ALL MEN DIE, BUT FEW MEN TRULY LIVE..

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
DORLEAC
.333 member


Reged: 22/01/12
Posts: 465
Loc: Perpignan, France
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ripp]
      #324409 - 08/02/19 06:13 AM

Not being, by nature, neither a woman nor, alas for me, a child, I'm certainly some kind of adult male of smaller stature, weak and frail frames….because if unfortunately I had to keep only one rifle it would be one of my beloved .270W !

DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
9.3x57
.450 member


Reged: 22/04/07
Posts: 5520
Loc: United States
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: DORLEAC]
      #324413 - 08/02/19 07:44 AM

Poor .270!!!

You guys are rough!

Reading this thread is like watching Mike Tyson in the ring with Mr Bean!!



--------------------
What are the Rosary, the Cross or the Crucifix other than tools to help maintain the fortress of our faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Rod4861
.300 member


Reged: 12/06/07
Posts: 243
Loc: Queensland, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: 9.3x57]
      #324416 - 08/02/19 09:50 AM

My money's on Mr. Bean.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Rule303
.450 member


Reged: 05/07/09
Posts: 5045
Loc: Woodford Qld
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ripp]
      #324427 - 08/02/19 05:12 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Disposable rifles for the ''Well to Do''





BTW, Greg, my wife likes her .270...

Ripp



Ripp, I would say she has excellent tastes except she married you


Rod, I have read about rifles that won't except reloads. It must be true, it was on the internet



No problem, we all have had momentary lapses in judgment from time to time..

A lot of other women my wife knows also shoot .270's..

Think its the perfect caliber for women, children, adult males of smaller stature, weak and frail frames, etc...





Art you forgot to include "And those who can shoot."

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
500Boswell
.400 member


Reged: 21/07/06
Posts: 1276
Loc: Queensland
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: 9.3x57]
      #324428 - 08/02/19 05:57 PM

hahahah

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Ripp
.577 member


Reged: 19/02/07
Posts: 16072
Loc: Montana, USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Rule303]
      #324431 - 09/02/19 12:39 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Disposable rifles for the ''Well to Do''





BTW, Greg, my wife likes her .270...

Ripp



Ripp, I would say she has excellent tastes except she married you


Rod, I have read about rifles that won't except reloads. It must be true, it was on the internet



No problem, we all have had momentary lapses in judgment from time to time..

A lot of other women my wife knows also shoot .270's..

Think its the perfect caliber for women, children, adult males of smaller stature, weak and frail frames, etc...





Art you forgot to include "And those who can shoot."





Agree with 9.3x57, this thread is out of hand, but in a funny kind of way..nothing wrong with a little humor...

Ripp

--------------------
ALL MEN DIE, BUT FEW MEN TRULY LIVE..

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Ripp
.577 member


Reged: 19/02/07
Posts: 16072
Loc: Montana, USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: DORLEAC]
      #324432 - 09/02/19 12:43 AM

Quote:

Not being, by nature, neither a woman nor, alas for me, a child, I'm certainly some kind of adult male of smaller stature, weak and frail frames….because if unfortunately I had to keep only one rifle it would be one of my beloved .270W !

DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com



JUST so you know, that comment was made in jest for the benefit of Rule303...

In all seriousness, I personally don't care for the .270, but many do, which is perfectly fine.. I have no problem with those who care to shoot an inferior caliber/cartridge..

--------------------
ALL MEN DIE, BUT FEW MEN TRULY LIVE..

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
DarylS
.700 member


Reged: 10/08/05
Posts: 26943
Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Ca...
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ripp]
      #324454 - 09/02/19 06:47 AM

LOL

--------------------
Daryl


"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
rigbymauser
.400 member


Reged: 15/05/05
Posts: 1972
Loc: Denmark
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: DarylS]
      #324464 - 09/02/19 08:51 AM

I am in for the .270.....


..weatherby.


They almost don't come better.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Ahmed577
.333 member


Reged: 13/06/13
Posts: 333
Loc: Western Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: rigbymauser]
      #324478 - 09/02/19 09:38 PM

I am enjoying the the good humoured banter.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
NitroXAdministrator
.700 member


Reged: 25/12/02
Posts: 39804
Loc: Barossa Valley, South Australi...
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ahmed577]
      #324513 - 11/02/19 08:32 AM

Haven't read all the previous posts ... but some might think I don't like the Blaser R8. If I had unlimited funds I might become interested in acquiring one in 6.5x68 if a nice long barrel was purchasable. And another barrel in 8x68S. However this would be my fifth 6.5 ... and second 8x68S ... Unfortunately Mauser does not list my preferred 6.5x68 as a barrel option for the M03 and has even dropped the 6.5x65 which I do have. I really wanted the 68 to go with the 8x68S. Add a larger barrel say in 9.3x64 and I would have another safe queen duplicating existing rifles ... therefore the comment about "unlimited funds".

However I will NEVER have a rifle chambered in .270!

--------------------
John aka NitroX

...
Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
mchughcb
.333 member


Reged: 21/02/14
Posts: 381
Loc: Victoria, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: NitroX]
      #324789 - 17/02/19 10:39 PM

Today I went to the range with a double case with my Blaser R93. Now its old school. I had one barrel in 30-06 and one barrel in 9.3x62. Waidmannsheil was the RO and we discussed this thread. So I thought I'd post.

Somehow I managed not to lose an eye and shot okay.

https://youtu.be/A8cetNPyuTE

https://youtu.be/gv7CNl-_XRQ

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Ripp
.577 member


Reged: 19/02/07
Posts: 16072
Loc: Montana, USA
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: mchughcb]
      #324793 - 18/02/19 01:40 AM

Quote:

Today I went to the range with a double case with my Blaser R93. Now its old school. I had one barrel in 30-06 and one barrel in 9.3x62. Waidmannsheil was the RO and we discussed this thread. So I thought I'd post.

Somehow I managed not to lose an eye and shot okay.

https://youtu.be/A8cetNPyuTE

https://youtu.be/gv7CNl-_XRQ



Good shooting and fun to watch...

Question..Who is this Will guy and why do they keep shooting at him??

--------------------
ALL MEN DIE, BUT FEW MEN TRULY LIVE..

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Waidmannsheil
.400 member


Reged: 19/04/13
Posts: 2441
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Ripp]
      #324808 - 18/02/19 06:52 AM

Yes, that question gets asked quite a bit. I guess no one likes him, probably a greenie.

On the Sunday the Victorian BGRC had a friendly shoot and competition between us and the ADA (Australian Deer Association) and a good day was had by all, just over 40 competitors and after all four events were shot we tallied the scores and for the ninth year in a row the BGRC gave the ADA a hiding. Regular practice makes all the difference, not only for better shooting but ironing out equipment problems. The ADA provided the food for the day which was all Venison and was well received.
A lot of fun especially as most people get in and help where required. Running a day like that takes a bit of work but as we shoot monthly the club has the whole thing down pat.

Curl has been here and shot with us and had a ball. Any other NE members that happen to be in Australia are more than welcome to come and shoot with us for the day. Always happy to entertain other gun enthusiast from around the world.

Matt.

--------------------
There is nothing wrong with vegetarian food, so long as there is meat with it.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Rod4861
.300 member


Reged: 12/06/07
Posts: 243
Loc: Queensland, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: mchughcb]
      #324822 - 18/02/19 04:40 PM

Quote:

Today I went to the range with a double case with my Blaser R93. Now its old school. I had one barrel in 30-06 and one barrel in 9.3x62. Waidmannsheil was the RO and we discussed this thread. So I thought I'd post.

Somehow I managed not to lose an eye and shot okay.

https://youtu.be/A8cetNPyuTE

https://youtu.be/gv7CNl-_XRQ



Looks like a good shoot.

Rod

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Postman
.375 member


Reged: 25/09/13
Posts: 846
Loc: Canada
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Rod4861]
      #324831 - 19/02/19 12:06 AM

That is impressive shooting!!

On the first video with the .30-06 barrel about 6 shots in, the rifle goes “click” instead of “bang”....... Looks like the famous R93 “Blaser Click” is alive and well..... My R93 did that just about once every magazine full.........

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
mchughcb
.333 member


Reged: 21/02/14
Posts: 381
Loc: Victoria, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Postman]
      #324834 - 19/02/19 01:14 AM

Well picked up. For some reason I had very bad extraction and for about the first time it never picked up the round on the way through. So the click was because a round wasn't chambered rather than not closing the bolt. This was because of me not paying attention because of my frustration with ejection. I've given a very good scrub with borepaste to remove any carbon build up and hopefully extraction won't be difficult. I've got a batch of a hundred rounds and use that in both my 30-06 and in the single shot the primers aren't flat at all but this weekend they were very flat in the R93.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
DarylS
.700 member


Reged: 10/08/05
Posts: 26943
Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Ca...
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: mchughcb]
      #324848 - 19/02/19 04:51 AM

Yeah - caught that too, but I was too nice to mention it. lol
Also noticed it was a shooter or gun screw-up on feeding, but I was too nice to mention that too - but since you brought it up yourself? well?

--------------------
Daryl


"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Rod4861
.300 member


Reged: 12/06/07
Posts: 243
Loc: Queensland, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: mchughcb]
      #324864 - 19/02/19 07:28 PM

Quote:

Well picked up. For some reason I had very bad extraction and for about the first time it never picked up the round on the way through. So the click was because a round wasn't chambered rather than not closing the bolt. This was because of me not paying attention because of my frustration with ejection. I've given a very good scrub with borepaste to remove any carbon build up and hopefully extraction won't be difficult. I've got a batch of a hundred rounds and use that in both my 30-06 and in the single shot the primers aren't flat at all but this weekend they were very flat in the R93.



Wouldn't have happened with an R8 (stirring icon needed)

Cheers
Rod

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
mchughcb
.333 member


Reged: 21/02/14
Posts: 381
Loc: Victoria, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: Rod4861]
      #324866 - 19/02/19 08:34 PM

I guess you can have one poop day, but end result is steel on target so I can't complain too much.

Not ready to transition to a R8 just yet as I've got the eye on a F16 shotgun or BD14 bockdrilling.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Rod4861
.300 member


Reged: 12/06/07
Posts: 243
Loc: Queensland, Australia
Re: Blaser Rifles:Are they more marketing than engineering? [Re: mchughcb]
      #324867 - 19/02/19 09:06 PM

Quote:

I guess you can have one poop day, but end result is steel on target so I can't complain too much.

Not ready to transition to a R8 just yet as I've got the eye on a F16 shotgun or BD14 bockdrilling.



F16 is my next purchase.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | >> (show all)


Previous topic Previous   View all topics Index   Next topic Next   Threaded Mode Threaded  

Extra information
0 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum.

Moderator:   

Print Topic

Forum Permissions
      You cannot start new topics
      You cannot reply to topics
      HTML is disabled
      UBBCode is enabled

Rating:
Topic views: 26675

Rate this topic

Jump to

Contact Us NitroExpress.com

Powered by UBB.threads™ 6.5.5


Home | Ezine | Forums | Links | Contact


Copyright 2003 to 2011 - all rights reserved