BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND

BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND

Blaser R8 Professional Hunter — Steel Receiver, .375 H&H Magnum, Right Hand

So you want the Blaser R8 configuration built specifically for dangerous game — steel receiver, .375 H&H Magnum, safari open sights, Kickstop, and the weight distribution to put a second shot on target fast. This is the one. The Blaser R8 Professional Hunter with steel receiver in .375 H&H Magnum. Steel receiver, 22mm barrel diameter, safari open sights with classic ring mount and silver bead, ring sling swivel, Kickstop fitted in stock, and professional synthetic stock. FAC and RFD transfer required.

This BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND  is the dangerous game version of the R8 — not just a .375 in a standard R8. First, the steel receiver adds mass and rigidity specifically matched to the recoil demands of .375 H&H and larger calibres. Next, the optional recoil reducer — a stainless steel cylinder filled with tungsten beads inserted into the stock — reduces felt recoil by approximately 20%. Finally, the Professional Hunter is compatible with all R8 barrels across every calibre offered, making it the most versatile single rifle system for any European hunter pursuing dangerous game or heavy plains game in Africa.

Available at eurogunandpartshub.com — for FAC holders across the UK and Europe.

Does This Rifle Require FAC and RFD Transfer in the UK?

BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND   Yes — complete serialised firearm, Section 1 FAC and RFD required. So the Blaser R8 Professional Hunter is a complete, serialised bolt action rifle under UK law. Therefore, it requires a valid Section 1 Firearms Certificate with .375 H&H listed as a permitted calibre, and must transfer through a Registered Firearms Dealer. Also, .375 H&H is a legal calibre for UK FAC holders  it is not prohibited. Therefore, if you hold an FAC for a centrefire rifle, adding .375 H&H is a straightforward variation process with your constabulary.

Why BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND Instead of Aluminium on This Configuration?

Mass and rigidity for the recoil demands of dangerous game calibres. So the R8 Professional Big Bore with steel receiver weighs approximately 9 lbs 13 oz with the full-profile 23.75″ Selous-style barrel in .375 H&H, .416 Rem Mag, .458 Lott, and .500 Jeffery. Also, an AfricaHunting.com member with extensive dangerous game experience specifically chose the .375 H&H with aluminium receiver and standard barrel at 7.75 lbs over the steel receiver configuration — noting the steel + Kickstop combination felt like “a club rather than a rifle.” Therefore, the steel receiver is the correct choice when you specifically want the additional mass for recoil management and second-shot stability — particularly relevant for guided safari where you may shoot from a variety of positions under pressure.

What Are the Safari Open Sights on This Rifle?

BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND  Classic ring mount with silver bead — the traditional dangerous game iron sight configuration. So the silver bead front sight provides fast target acquisition in the close-range, high-stress scenarios of dangerous game hunting where a scope can be a liability. Also, the classic ring mount allows scope mounting above the open sights, giving you both options on the same rifle without removing the irons. Therefore, this rifle is correctly configured for the dual-optic/open-sight setup that most dangerous game hunters prefer.

What Is the BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND and Should I Use It?

A stainless steel cylinder filled with tungsten beads inserted into the stock that reduces felt recoil by approximately 20%. So the Kickstop adds weight to the stock, shifting the rifle’s balance point rearward and absorbing a portion of the firing impulse before it reaches the shooter’s shoulder. Also, a 2017 Blaser catalogue lists the R8 Professional Hunter at 10 lbs 13 oz without a scope.Therefore, with Kickstop fitted, this is a substantial rifle  evaluate your carrying requirements before deciding whether the recoil reduction trade-off is worth the additional weight for your specific hunting application.

Who Is This BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND Best For in the European Market?

This BLASER R8 PROFFESSIONAL HUNTER. STEEL RECEIVER, 375H&H, RIGHT HAND  fits UK FAC holders and European hunters who travel to Africa for dangerous game — specifically buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant permit hunts where .375 H&H is the legal minimum in most African countries. So the .375 H&H is the most widely used dangerous game cartridge in Africa and the minimum legal calibre for dangerous game in most African nations. Also, the R8 platform allows complete barrel and calibre changes in approximately 90 seconds with a hex wrench, meaning this dangerous game configuration can be converted to a plains game or European calibre for the same safari without buying a second rifle. Therefore, the Professional Hunter steel receiver is the definitive choice for the European hunter who wants one rifle that covers Africa’s full range of legal game.

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