Should I buy? - Blaser BOAR 308

[mixonjames]

Ok, first I'm a 3gun shooter and just getting into percision shooting. I own a gunstore and have access to wholesale pricing. I have an FNH PBR 308 that I shoot well with (not great). I now have the chance to purchase this via a sponsored type deal. MSRP on it is $5800 and my true cost will be $3250 for hte rifle and their special rings (no scope). The pictures are of a left handed version, mine would be right handed. The BOAR (Blaser Overwatch Adjustable Rifle) comes with match barrel, 2.2 lb. trigger, adj comb, harris bipod stud, threaded barrel and is so new that it's not in the Blaser catalog or website. Prototype was a ¼ minute 3 shot and sub ½” 5 shot groups. I know that's with custom match ammo (blah,blah,blah).

I want to use it for your standard tactical type long range cometitions.

Before you say, buy an LEPR or AE this or that. I'm not asking for other suggestions, I'm asking "if" you had the money, would you buy it?
Is it a good deal at $3K?

 

[The_FNG]

Nope, but i think Basers are ugly and awkward looking. YMMV

 

[cookie91/38]

No, but like stated above I think they are awkward looking.

 

[huang]

I would I think they are incredibly cool rifles. Just my opinion

 

[gixxer822]

I personally love the TAC2 which is why I bought one. I think there amazing rifles and haven't regretted it one day.

 

[S12A]

No dbm would be the deciding factor for me.

Pass and look at the lrs2 or tac2 if you want a tac blaser

 

[mixonjames]

Thank you for the reply guys. I'm still not sure if I'm going to go forward with it or not.

 

[Hunt4life]

WoulD say go for it but i worry about resale if you are not happy with it. To me blasers need beautiful wood and are fancy Hunting rifles.

 

[Frankr]

I would go for it but I have been jonesing for one of those actions.

Is the BOAR magazine attached to the trigger group?

 

[6XC]

Is the BOAR magazine attached to the trigger group?

Yes, it's a Blaser R8 with a DBM. (You can see the magazine release above the trigger, just in front of the bolt knob).

 

[mkollman74]

I would say no because of DBM and the ability to run a good AI mag. Take those dollars and buy a GAP or similar. If I am wrong about the DBM situation, then maybe...

 

[6XC]

Blaser R8 BOAR 308 has a 4 round DBM. Due to the unconventional design of the DBM you will have to buy a separate fire control unit with a magazine insert if you want a spare magazine.
Blaser R8 Fire Control - R8 Trigger Assembly - For Sale! - EuroOptic.com
Blaser R8 Magazine Inserts for sale! - EuroOptic.com

(You can buy seven 10 round 308 AICS magazines for the same price as one R8 fire control with a magazine insert!
Accuracy International Magazine - AICS Magazine - AICS - EuroOptic.com )

 

[Rem7targetactical]

I would say no because of DBM and the ability to tun a good AI mag. Take those dollars and buy a GAP or similar. If I am wrong about the DBM situation, then maybe...

I'm with this guy, buy a GAP.

 

[redirt78]

Even if I had the $3000 to spare I wouldn't buy that with it. Too many great full custom guns out there to go with something so ugly and expensive even at the discounted rate. That proprietary DBM/trigger seems like another turn off

 

[Asperly Aimless]

Hell no. Not only is the gun ugly, but that looks like a shitty stock.

I'd spend my money elsewhere.

 

[zprof]

I'd go for it. You are buying into the weapons system, i.e. the easily changeable barrels and bolts and the huge range of calibers. This is the first traditional stock Blaser rifle I've seen with adjustable comb. It's definitely not a Mauser type action so to traditionalists it will look strange. But in this case form follows function. If you can get it in black or dark green, it may look better.