Blaser R8/R93 Saddle Mount - lower cost alternative...

I recently freed up a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 for the Blaser, but all my saddle mounts were running 1" rings for the Loopies I have been using. So I set about sourcing some 30mm rings for the Blaser mount and found a lower cost solution on Ebay from this Bulgarian guy, Bojan Stoyanov, who uses the ID zruncho. He is manufacturing quality versions of the Blaser saddle mount with a variety of ring sizes and base options including picatinny, QD and non-QD. I took a punt and bought a complete QD saddle mount with 30mm rings for US$330. It took 10 days to get here from Sofia, came with spare cap-screws and allen keys and it is very well made. As you can see from the pix, it's a bit bigger than an original Blaser version, and has been lightened by the machining of additional holes, we can be used to fit the rings in alternative positions if required.
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Here's my original mount with a compact Loopy...
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And here's Bojans one with the NightForce...
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I'm pretty pleased with the machining he's done on the cam/clamps, and I don't think there is going to be any zeroing issues with it.

I have 3 of his saddle mounts and they are all sweet. All work a treat and I would consider them as good if not better than the original. Has he pestered you about the hunting in NZ:D
Very keen on one of those 2.5-10 x 32 NF scopes for myself.
What reticule are you using?

Hi Dave, I haven't had any comms from him not related to the sale. I actually think he is in the US, and his machinist is in Bulgaria. I have the MV Reticle and for the 300WM 155 SMK at 3150 zerod at 100m, the hold-overs look bang-on according to the NF software.

1 = 0-168m
2 = 142-230m
3 = 282-321m
4 = 393-418m
5 = 500-517m
6 = 606-618m

Cheers, Ray.

Nice! Yeah he is in the states. He sent me a message one day asking about hunting here. He grilled me for ages after I answered. Good bugger but.
I forgot to tell you about him, when you were looking for 30mm rings. He sent me a set of 30mm rings last year for 50 bucks when I needed a set.

That is a good mounting option. My pet hate with the saddle is the damn screw head on the wedge for the cam lock. I think I have broken about 3 screw drivers now trying to undo/ do up a saddle that had become seized.
The 2.5-10 is also a scope I would like (esp the MV Velocity reticle) for my 7mm-08 barrel.
The rings you have are not too high? It looks like they could be lower with the NF.

Bugger! I always try to keep my saddle mount locks, lightly lubed. I actually got a cheap set of 1/4 drive screw heads from somewhere and one fits the saddle screws perfectly.
I got the low rings for those mounts, and from memory, they look similar to the one with the NF mounted. The loopy looks higher but. Maybe the photo?

How much further back does it allow you to mount a scope?

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How much further back does it allow you to mount a scope?

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It allows about a cm more than the factory Blaser. Allows a bit more spacing (approx cm) of the rings as well.

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The rings you have are not too high? It looks like they could be lower with the NF.

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Both scopes centre axis are 30mm from the flat top of the bolt carrier so that would mean the 30mm rings are actually lower, and my cheek-weld and head position can remain unchanged.

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It allows about a cm more than the factory Blaser. Allows a bit more spacing (approx cm) of the rings as well.

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Yep, the rear ring ends up 15mm further back than the original... Is a much nicer looking mount too.
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G'day

Ive just purchased a R93 and need a saddle mount for it . I stumbled across this thread and would just like to check with you guys that this eBay seller is still OK to deal with ?
He doesn't have a 100% feedback rating and I'm always a little nervous when I see that .
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated .

Ken

He's all good Ken. I just got another mount and rings off him a couple weeks ago.
They were delivered within 10 days.

That's good to hear , going on price its the best option I have found .
Can I ask what type of mounts you have got off him ?
I need to mount a Zeiss Duralyt scope with a 50 mm objective will his standard 30mm rings be high enough to handle this scope ?

Ken

I have 4.5 - 18 x 50 Kahles mounted on standard 30mm rings and there's plenty of clearance on my R93.

I have got 3 standard saddle mounts and one with a rail off him. I have 5 sets of rings from 1" to 34mm
I dont have any scopes with a 50mm objective but have more than 5mm clearance on a couple 44mm scopes with standard rings.
KiwiJames has a Premier mounted on his. He may be able to confirm if he needed to use higher rings.

Couple of photos showing a couple of Kahles with 50mm objectives. Top one is a 4.5 -18 x 50 , 30mm tube and the second a 3.5 -10 x 50 ,25mm tube.

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Zeiss Conquest 4.5.- 14 x 44 , 25mm tube.

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30mm standard rings with 50mm objective don't leave a lot with the Premier

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James the rest of your gun seems to of fallen off:)

Useless fucking Blaser. It's not hard to see why people bag them. Falling apart all the time.

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Useless fucking Blaser. It's not hard to see why people bag them. Falling apart all the time.

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As you said in the other thread cleaning them must be a breeze compared to some rigs.

After days of deliberation and searching my options I ended up getting a saddle mount and rings from a company here in Australia called Gone Hunting .
I'm pretty sure they are the same thing as what is on ebay and I feel happier dealing with a local company if things go wrong or I have issues .
The price was $400 aussie delivered to my door which is only a couple more than the ebay ones .
Just thought I'd let you Blaser guys know that there is an Aussie alternative out there .

Ken

You know your having a good day when the cook shouts you lunch in town and having only been home a few hrs after 5 weeks away, get a leave pass straight after lunch to go check the rifle.

Drove out to the farm, set up a target, drove back 200 and setup my position. Slapped the March on the .260 barrel and squeezed off 3 rnds.
Sloppy 12 yr old blasers and their rickety mounts.

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Piss poor aye, biff the gun

Shooting a bit low there R93, time to trade it in.

Shooting like shit there old man

Not bad for old 125 gr partitions.
Best group I have shot with that barrel by a wee margin.
To repeat it, would be a trick tho I reckon😊



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You know your having a good day when the cook shouts you lunch in town and having only been home a few hrs after 5 weeks away, get a leave pass straight after lunch to go check the rifle.

Drove out to the farm, set up a target, drove back 200 and setup my position. Slapped the March on the .260 barrel and squeezed off 3 rnds.
Sloppy 12 yr old blasers and their rickety mounts.

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bullshit you used a bic pen so you could rush back and cash in on the missus good will!!! :D hope it worked!!!

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bullshit you used a bic pen so you could rush back and cash in on the missus good will!!! :D hope it worked!!!

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I hope I never need to drive 20km and punch holes in paper to cash in on that mate.😊




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How was that target shot ?
Prone with bipod - over your day pack on the bonnet of the ute - what's your set up because that's pretty good shooting at 200 .
Hell I'm glad I own Blasers and not the mis-mash of Oriental -American make do for now rifles I've had in the past:)

Ken

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How was that target shot ?
Prone with bipod - over your day pack on the bonnet of the ute - what's your set up because that's pretty good shooting at 200 .
Hell I'm glad I own Blasers and not the mis-mash of Oriental -American make do for now rifles I've had in the past:)

Ken

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Shot prone off a Harris bipod and heavy rear bag filled with a black sand mix.
TBF Ken it is a fluke. I haven't fired a shot in 5 weeks. It just topped off an already good day.
It will usually shoot around 3/4 - 1" with 140 Amax @ 200.
I only tried for the first time and zeroed the partitions last time I was home.
I zero @ 200 and they shot well, but not that well last month.
My 6.5-06 barrel shot similar groups regularly.
Both barrels are just #3 contour hunting profile barrels.




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The powder residue wiped off real well Dave, @ 200mm I'd have thought it would have burnt the paper a bit:P

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The powder residue wiped off real well Dave, @ 200mm I'd have thought it would have burnt the paper a bit:P

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Trick is to wet the target just prior to shooting.
No powder burns.😀


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After days of deliberation and searching my options I ended up getting a saddle mount and rings from a company here in Australia called Gone Hunting .
I'm pretty sure they are the same thing as what is on ebay and I feel happier dealing with a local company if things go wrong or I have issues .
The price was $400 aussie delivered to my door which is only a couple more than the ebay ones .
Just thought I'd let you Blaser guys know that there is an Aussie alternative out there .

Ken

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I just thought I'd put in a post to say I'm very happy with the mounts I ordered through Gone Hunting here in Aus .
They are the Australian distributor for quite a few different brands of quality gear .
My mounts came via QGE ( a large gunshop in Brisbane ) because Gone Hunting don't sell direct , but Jim at Gone Hunting was very helpful in answering my many questions about the products they distribute , Both Gone Hunting and QGE were quick and efficient with the delivery to my home 950 km away from Brisbane.
I have no affiliation with either company but just thought I'd mention good service .

Ken

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Never seen a saddle mount like that before Ken.
Who makes it?


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Never seen a saddle mount like that before Ken.
Who makes it?


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It's a " Innomount "

Hybrid

Ken

PS did you ever get to have a look at the carbon stock ?

No I didn't Ken. Saving 500g combined with the cost of one, didn't seem worth it.
Tui man has made the receivers, making custom barrels for blasers an affordable option.
I am sure one of the stock guys like Stug or Jason will come up with a better and affordable stock in time.
You don't know the weight of that mount by any chance?
Can you weigh it when you get a chance please?


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I just thought I'd show the rail mount that I bought from the Ebay guy mentioned here .
I'm very happy with this setup and have ordered another one exactly the same so I will standardize my barrels .
As a matter of interest I tried mounting a Meopta 3-9 scope on this rail with a set of old weaver low rings .
It was beautifully low and a great setup , but I couldn't close the bolt without the safety/cocking button hitting the scope .
That is seriously low for a Blaser , its not a problem as I wasn't going to be using those rings anyway ( I have some more Burris signatures ) but it just goes to show the multitude of different options these Picatinny rails offer .

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Ken