New BBF ordered!

[dieselten]

I got my first R8 about 8 months ago after reading about them here. I did not want to believe the accuracy claims, but I finally broke down and got one from Euro Optic. I could not resist the sexy straight pull. Well it was a friggin Buck Rogers space gun. I just thought about what I wanted to hit and it hit! Worked so well I bought another, and another barrel.

Anyway, I was reading this forum and didnt know what all the D99, BB whatever, Kxx were. Might as well have been computer code. Well after reading I got very interested in the BBF combo gun. I decided to buy a cheap Russian Bikal in 12/30-06 just to see if I liked the concept. The gun cost about the same as a Blaser QD mount so no big deal really. Anyway I have played with it, regulated it and I like it alot. It is very rough with a lot of sharp edges, 9lb triggers and it takes 2 people to break it open, but it shoots great and I like the shotgun slug/rifle flexibility.

So now I know I want a Blaser combo, just have to decide caliber and model. I decided on a BBF 95 because of the light cocking action, and I never had the need to shoot 2 shots in under 2 seconds. I got it in 12/30-06, standard model, standard barrel length, 15.25 LOP and I requested shallow V rear sight with white line and a red bead front sight. Just ordered it from Euro Optic. They said 3-4 months. Cant't wait!

One of the biggest reasons I went with this was after reading about Corjack's bear hunt and seeing all his targets from his BBF's. Plus i also enjoyed Mchugh's exploits as well as MM.

Thanks guys!

Nick

[Corjack]

That is really cool. Am glad an American is trying out the 95, will look forward to your report on it.

[dieselten]

I have heard that the opening tension is adjustable. I have downloaded the manual online and it does not mention this. Can anyone explain the adjustment?

Will give a full report when I get it.

[Corjack]

I have heard that the opening tension is adjustable. I have downloaded the manual online and it does not mention this. Can anyone explain the adjustment?

Will give a full report when I get it.

Am not right sure about it. Mine just falls open. Since the cocking is in the tang, no force is required to cock anything on opening.

[MM]

You will love your combo.

[mchughcb]

I think you made a great decision. Let us know how you get on.

[Vol423]

I ordered a B97 in 12/7X65R. I already have a Valmet in that combination, but I like the 6.5 pound weight of the Blaser better than 8.5 pounds in the Valmet. In addition I like the safety of the kickspanner. It isn't cocked until you push it forward. I plan to use mine mostly for local deer and turkey hunts, plus coyotes whenever I see one.