The Blaser R8 Silence is a factory-integral suppressed bolt-action hunting rifle with a 16.5-inch barrel and built-in suppressor that brings total length to approximately that of a standard 22-inch unsuppressed rifle. The integral suppressor is optimized for subsonic and transonic loads, delivering hearing-safe noise levels without the bulk of a standard modular suppressor. Blaser designed the Silence for the European hunting market where suppressors are encouraged as hunting accessories under wildlife management regulations. Type: Bolt-Action Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Winchester Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2016, Germany Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 42" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, suppressor_host, wildlife_management