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Blaser R8 Professional .243 Win 20.5-inch

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The Blaser R8 Professional in .243 Winchester offers light recoil and flat trajectory in the R8 modular platform. Popular for roe deer and varmint hunting across central Europe. Synthetic stock and straight-pull action.

Type: Straight-Pull Rifle

Action: Straight-Pull

Caliber: .243 Win

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 2008, Germany

Weight: 6.5 oz

Overall length: 41"

Status: Active

Intended use: Hunting