I just bought the third barrel for the K95 Blaser. Does anyone shoot a .300 WBY in the K95?

Thanks ,

Aleko

Aleko
I have thought about getting some kind of 300 octogon bbl for my K 95. Let me know how she shoots and how the recoil is.

I am sure recoil in a 300 Wby in a 5 pound rifle is considerable.

I'd like to see Blaser make a falling block single shot with interchangeable barrels.

I am curious on the recoil myself. I might not be as bad as we think.

Aleko

Aleko, your a funny guy!

I wish your shoulder all the best.

You know funny as it may sound I shot a 45-70 Contender carbine about 10 years ago that weighed 5 pounds and it was one of the worst kicking rifles I have ever shot.

Made a 378 Weatherby look like a pansy.

That was with a 500 grain bullet solid.

Aleko,

Congratulations!

K95's are nice rifles, regardless of catridge selection, some just a little bit more advatageous than others......funny though, I've only ever seen K95's for Re-Sale in 30R Blaser & 9.3x74R, never milder recoiling catridges.

Weight isn't the biggest factor IMO rather the scope mount height, if they could just shave some height off those high mounts; especially the 1"ers, the 30mm's do sit lower.

That aside, .300 Wby with a nice 26" barrel would be a great long range number in this rifle.

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Originally posted by Heritage Arms:
I am curious on the recoil myself. I might not be as bad as we think.
Aleko

As great a fan as I am of the K95 I think you may be going a few steps too far!

Using a case full of RL22 to launch a 165gr failsafe at around 3,300fps quickLOAD predicts recoil of 37ft/lb at a velocity of 19ft/sec (rifle weighing as my 26" barreled K95 does at 7lbs)

The velocity of the recoil is very high and the energy substantial. Add in the K95 straight line stock, narrow profile and quite hard pad and I think you are going to get a fast hard blow to the shoulder that is going to really hurt!

I find 120gr at 3,000fps enought to concentrate the mind at the range that's less than 12ft/sec and 15ft/lbs of energy..........

1894.....

There is a difference between "Recoil" and "Whiplash".

I start to make this determination, scientifically called the JND, (Just Noticable Difference); to be whether or not the fillings remain in your teeth.

Well I am going to the range on Sunday with it, no kick stop. I think it is going to be unique but not brutal

Aleko

Aleko, you are an adventurous guy, and clearly a better man than I am!

If it was not because I have watched you shoot heavy recoiling rifles (on video), I would have considered this latest venture of yours likely to end after the initial range session... But given how you seem to shake off recoil like nothing has happened, I'll be most interested in hearing how it actually went. Knowing your shooting prowess, and the general accuracy potential of K95s, I would not be the least surprised if you produced some very acceptable groups. Do be honest with us, though, whether you were left with a sore shoulder, and how much the gun jumped on you...

- mike

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Originally posted by Heritage Arms:
Well I am going to the range on Sunday with it, no kick stop. I think it is going to be unique but not brutal

Aleko

I have a friend who had an UltraLight Arms in 300 WB. Composite stock at 6.25lbs with scope. Brutal does not describe the recoil.

He finally sold it for a $1500 loss just to avoid looking at it anymore. The purchaser kept it for one trip and he sold it also.

Mike, thanks for the kind words. I will be interested myself with the .300 WBY. I am not a Weatherby "fan" but in the right gun they are accurate and effective on game. I initially wanted an 8*68S or an 8*75R but I have so much .300 WBY Ammo thought it would be a handy rifle. I was thinking of shooting some video too with it

Aleko

I own a K77 - the fore-runner of the K95 - in 8x75RS. I`m not very recoil-sensitive, but the recoil with 200grs-bullets is quite strong, much more than in my .300H&H Ruger I and in my Sako Finbear! But it is manageable and it is a very effective gun! But it is a physical law, that a powerful cartridge in a very light rifle kicks!

MF, which K77 do you have - the "regular" or the Ultra Light?? The regular model with the half octagonal barrel is quite a bit heavier than the K95s I have handled (one of the reasons I prefer the K77 over the K95). To me, the K95 is much more akin to the K77 UL.

Nice guns the K77s!

- mike

I just cleaned the K95 barrel, I have 150's, 165's, 180's, and 220's bullet weight ready for tomorrow

Aleko

Good luck!!!!!!!
Seriously, it may not be that bad. Before my injury, I remember setting up a K95 for a customer in 9.3x74, for our larger deer species, and Buff.
recoil was noticable, but not unbearable.
Make no mistake, it WILL move around, but, depending on the individual, it should be manageable.
Having said that, that particular K95 BBL was for sale again in about 2 months, and the owner ordered a BBL in 270 Win.

Cheers, Dave.
Non Illegitium Carborundum.

Not a 300Wby but this is a 3 shots group at 300m(328yrd) from my K95 (bavarian stock) in .30R Blaser with a 6x ret.4 scope.




Bullet: Barnes TSX 150gr
Charge: 65gr VV160
Primer: CCI BR2
Vo: around 950m/s

To protect my shoulder I use a baseball cap peak at shootig range and adrenaline when I'm stalking

g.j.

Mho, my K77 was a regualar modell, but after having some rust problems, Blaser made the silver finish from AW-modell on the barrel. I have a second barrel in 6,5x65R in the UL-AW-form. Nice rifle!

Aleko

I offer You my sympathy, please accept my condoleances.
2 years ago, I tested my cousin's 416Rem Blaser R93. A real punishment. Worst the ever diving barrel made was a sure-fire way to make us kill by buffalo.
Makes me think I forgot to use my genuine 300Weath for 2 years. The 300Win and 375 are more ....................sensual..
Good luck

I shot the gun today at the range briefly due to weather it was about 19 degs F with a steady wind, it was cold to say the least! Recoil was nothing, I shot some ok groups about an 1" for 3 shots at 100 yds. My gun was as stock as could be, just me some sand bags and my shoulder. I am very happy with the gun!!!! I can't wait to shoot it more. I shot full power Weatherby 180 grs ammunition, recoil was not that bad at all.

Aleko

Aleko,

How does the recoil of the 300 Weatherby compare to the 8x68s?

Thanks,

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Originally posted by Tex21:
Aleko,

How does the recoil of the 300 Weatherby compare to the 8x68s?

Thanks,

Not Aleko, but in my experience, they are very close.
- mike

I find the recoil of the 8*68S to a push the Weatherby is more of a snap. It is going to be 40 degs on the range on Sunday, going to shoot it again!

Aleko

quote:

Not Aleko, but in my experience, they are very close.
- mike

quote:

find the recoil of the 8*68S to a push the Weatherby is more of a snap. - Aleko

Thank you.

I'll get mine put together one of these days...