Hi C4N4DIAN,
could you please provide more information about your RS8? How does it shoot? Feeding it with reolads or factory ammo?
Thanks,
Davide
Hey Davide,
I took it out twice so this is my initial impressions.
Performs as expected of a top shelf German rifle. Rifle feels like a pure hunk of Teutonic Steel. Action is not smooth like my SSG 3000 or Cadex, feels very military and slightly stiff, a bit similar to desert tech but better. Haven't tried AI rifles but I suspect it would be similar. Feels like a bank vault.
Shoots sub 0.5 MOA easily with factory ammo when I do my part. I used FGM 168 SMK and Hornady Match HPBT 168 with similar results. I believe I can get even better results with a heavier 175 or 180 gr bullet. It Shot berdan primed Hirtenberger surplus at 0.9 MOA, which is my best result with this ammunition up to date ( average is 1.2 across my precision rifles)
The rifle exhibits huge POI Shifts when using different bullet grain ( 6 MOA Elevation and 6 MOA windage), As comparison, my SSG 3000 has no noticable POI shift. probably means that the bore is not as tight.
Trigger is extremely crisp and the break is clean, very lean first stage, almost no takeup, and easily adjustable. About 2 pounds. I love it. it is hard to shoot badly with such a trigger. I also love the SSG 3000 trigger which feels a lot smoother.
The integrated monopod, attachment points, cheek riser are extremely solid and well made.
Overall very satisfied with the rifle. Next I want to try is Alpine Ballista.
here are a few pics :
