Instruction Manual

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11. Mounting the Scope
The Blaser bolt action rifle model R8 is prepared
for installation of the Original Blaser Saddle Mount
(DBP). We assume that your scope has been mount-
ed correctly by your specialized dealer on the barrel
assigned to it.
11.1.
Installing the scope
• Open lid of rear and front holding elements and
swivel both to the front/up with your thumb.
• Hold scope with your right hand at the center
tube, above the mount, so that you can reach the
holding element at the front with your thumb.
• Hold rifle at the forearm with your left hand,
support buttstock on your thigh.
• Insert the two round studs at the scope mount
carefully into the two oval holes sunk into the
upper right side of the barrel, tilt scope to the left
onto the barrel and hold it in this position.
• Press the opened holding elements, first the
one in front and then the one in the back,
backwards/downwards with your thumb, un-
til they reach their stop position (tension!).
(If this is too easy or requires force, then the
mount is maladjusted. Have your dealer correct
this according to the factory instructions. The
ideal pressure for closing the holding elements is
roughly the same as the pressure required for the
safety slide (cocking slide) of the rifle).
• Now close the two lids of the holding elements.
CAUTION:
Please ensure that the engaging surfaces are clean
and free from grease!
10. Open Sights
10.1.
Frontsight with elevation adjust-
ment
• Insert Allen key SW 1.3 into the bore of the front-
sight from above, and turn Allen screw as needed:
Frontsight (spring-supported)
Turning out = shooting deeper,
Turning in = shooting higher.
10.2.
Rear sight with lateral adjustment
• The rear sight blade has bores for Allen key SW
1.3 at the right and left side.
• When shooting to the left: set the blade to the
right, loosen the left grub screw and tighten the
right grub screw.
• When shooting to the right: set the blade to the
left, loosen the right grub screw and tighten the
left grub screw.
10.3.
Safari sight with height and side
adjustment
Since 06/2014 the Blaser Safari Sight is also adjusta-
ble. Adjustment is carried out using an Allen key SW
2 analog to the open sight (refer to above).
Older safari sights are not adjustable, but are zeroed
at the factory over 30 meters with a standard front
sight height of 6 mm. Other heights and rear sights
are available at extra cost.