New Member to Forum - Tanzania, East Africa

[BlaserBado]

Mr Stokes,
Thanks for the note sir. I must say that I have already read extensively on this site. And you have such a wealth of experience and practical knowledge that I have already found very helpful.
With your experience with the R8, do you think there is any feeding issues or difference when using the 6.5x284 which is a rebated rim case versus the newer 6.5 PRC?
BlaserBado

[stokesrj]

I think Blaser does and excellent job of setting up the magazine inserts, so I would doubt you could tell the difference in feeding smoothness. I know the 6.5-284 feeds extremely well and would see no reason the 6.5 PRC would not feed just as well but I have not personally tried it. My friend Thomaž has one in 6.5 PRC so perhaps he can chime in.

[BlaserBado]

Hello Gentelmen!
Back on line after some time absent. Moved from Tanzania, East Africa. Now settling in Alaska - preaching for the church up here.

Thankfully, my screen name (BlaserBado = loose translation of Swahili is "Blaser not yet") is no longer accurate (though I will just keep it)!
I now have an R8 professional with Green Stock - Left Handed - with a factory 6.5 PRC barrel.

Now, if anyone has pity on me - a sad fellow that finally has a Blaser - but has no brass or loaded ammo. Neither 6.5 PRC brass nor ammo to be found!

Thanks again to all the seasoned BlaserBuds that have been such a source of great recommendations and information.

BlaserBado

[SPEEDY]

That's a damn shame, nothing worse then getting a new gun and not being able to get the ammunition for it.
Is their none available online?
If not I'm sure someone here can help you out.

[Rod]

Hope you get some cartridges soon

[stokesrj]

Welcome to Blasebuds, unfortunately most on line companies won’t ship to Alaska. Where in Alaska are you?

[Kflattmann]

Welcome friend…This is definitely the forum to join for good information but bad if your trying to save money!!!
I started with 0 Blaser 60 days ago and now own three.
The concept was difficult to understand but when I did it turned me to 100% Blaser. Researching a shot gun now to complete the collection……and two barrels will be just the start. Glad to hear of your calling as a missionary, my son is a pastor. Love God, Love People….tell others.
Glad your here!!

[BlaserBado]

Thanks guys!

Really sad to finally have an R8 and now no loaded ammo or brass available. I have bullets and powder. I was able to buy Hornady 6.5 PRC dies. However, I simply cannot find brass anywhere! I would appreciate any report if someone hears of some coming available. It surely will go faster than an SR-71.
Thanks.
BlaserBado

[TexasWestPointer]

Looks like gunbroker has some listed, but looks expensive

[SPEEDY]

Expensive beats non existent unfortunately.