The perfect choice
R8 SILENCE IN 8,5x55 BLASER CALIBER
The powerful combination of the R8 Silence in 8.5x55 caliber is the first choice for various types of hunting. While taking the strain off the hunter's shoulder and protecting his hearing, it combines the incomparable huntability of the R8 with the optimum balance of the Blaser integral silencer and the performance parameters of a magnum caliber – with a wide range of applications and specially optimized for short barrels.
Benefits of the R8 Silence in 8,5x55 caliber at a glance
8,5x55 Blaser. Strong performance for short barrels
- powerful magnum cartridge with flat trajectory
- perfect for short barrels with silencer
- modern cartridge geometry and moderate recoil
Perfect balance
The weight of the silencer is distributed over the entire length of the barrel, which improves balance and swing behavior and handling, providing perfect target acquisition.
Free field of view
Noobstructed field of view at low magnification for maximum and unrestricted view as it is indispensable for driven hunts. In addition, the R8 Silence offers best conditions for the use of clip-on devices, since there is no danger of collision.
Elegant aesthetics
The outer contour of the barrel and silencer jacket boasts a smooth bull barrel design, giving the R8 Silence models their low weight and an extremely elegant overall appearance.
Blaser Integral Silencer
Efficient dampening performance. Sleek design.
Within a fraction of a second – all the processes take place inside the silencer – which ensure recoil reduction and noise dampening when the shot is fired. As an example, with a barrel length of 42 cm (16.5“) in .308 Win, the projectile emerges from the muzzle at a velocity of 750 m/s. It passes completely through the length of the Integral Silencer in just 0.27 milliseconds.
Baffle design and geometry is the heart of every silencer. It is largely responsible for reducing the recoil – and in combination with the large volume of the silencer – reducing the sound of the shot and protecting a shooter’s hearing. For the Blaser Integral Silencer (ISD), the geometry was optimized to the maximum diameter – while still maintaining the overall aesthetics of the rifle itself.
The muzzle brake deflects a part of the gases rearward, in an evenly dispersed fashion. Like the outer tube, the muzzle brake is made of titanium, which ensures minimum weight and optimum durability. It is also responsible for ensuring that the Blaser Integral Silencer can be properly attached to the muzzle thread of the barrel.
This allows the bullet to pass through the silencer without obstruction. With this high-strength material and its precise manufacturing – the problems with bullet striations and the resulting change in the point of impact are now a thing of the past.
The innovative design of the Blaser Integral Silencer allows for use of the entire length of the silencer as an expansion space for the powder gases – while maintaining its slim overall appearance. The inner tube of the Blaser Integral Silencer (ISD) contains and closes off the expansion chamber and keeps the gases from contacting the surface of the barrel itself. The barrel always remains clean and is reliably protected against powder residues, contamination and corrosive residues.
8,5x55 Blaser
The 8.5x55 Blaser is a true top performer: with a barrel length of only 47 cm, it achieves practically the same performance as a .300 Win. Mag. with a 65 cm barrel and does this a 28% shorter barrel length!
| Speed V0 | 8,5x55 Blaser* | 980 m/s |
| Energy E100 | 8,5x55 Blaser* | 4.321 J |
| Most Recommended Distance | 8,5x55 Blaser* | 204 m |
Comparison test between an 8,5x55 Blaser SAX KJG 9.0g from the R8 Ultimate Silence and a lead-free 9.0g partial fragmentation bullet from the R8 Ultimate in caliber .300 Win. Mag.
Caliber .300 Win. Mag., R8 Ultimate,
Barrel length 65 cm, Over-Barrel Silencer
Caliber 8,5x55, R8 Ultimate Silence,
Barrel length 47 cm, Integral silencer
*SAX KJG (Lead-free), 9,0g
Effective impact in the game body due to, among other things an approx. 20 % larger bullet diameter Caliber .300 = 48 mm² vs. Caliber 8,5/.338 = 57 mm²
This provides better performance on target, in particular:
- larger wound cavity
- increased „stopping power“ (= shorter flight distances)
- power reserve for suboptimal shots
8,5x55 BLASER (Nosler AccuBond 11,7 g · 180 gr (BC = 0,372))
| Distance (m) | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (m/s) | 900 | 857 | 815 | 775 | 735 | 697 | 660 |
| Energy (J) | 4.741 | 4.297 | 3.888 | 3.511 | 3.163 | 2.843 | 2.548 |
| 100 m (cm) | -4,0 | -0,3 | 0,0 | -3,4 | -10,8 | -22,8 | -39,9 |
| MRD* 179 m (cm) | -4,0 | +1,7 | +4,0 | +2,6 | -2,8 | -12,8 | -27,9 |
8,5x55 BLASER (Barnes TTSX 10,4 g · 160 gr (BC = 0,342) – Lead-free)
| Distance (m) | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (m/s) | 940 | 892 | 845 | 800 | 756 | 714 | 673 |
| Energy (J) | 4.597 | 4.136 | 3.715 | 3.329 | 2.976 | 2.653 | 2.358 |
| 100 m (cm) | -4,0 | -0,5 | 0,0 | -3,0 | -9,7 | -20,8 | -36,6 |
| MRD* 186 m (cm) | -4,0 | +1,5 | +4,0 | +3,0 | -1,7 | -10,8 | -24,6 |
8,5x55 BLASER (SAX KJG 9,0 G · 138,9 GR (BC = 0,294) - Lead-free)
| Distance (m) | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (m/s) | 1.030 | 972 | 917 | 863 | 812 | 760 | 708 |
| Energy (J) | 4.775 | 4.252 | 3.781 | 3.354 | 2.968 | 2.598 | 2.259 |
| 100 m (cm) | -5,0 | -1,2 | 0,0 | -1,7 | -6,8 | -15,5 | -28,4 |
| MRD* 203 m (cm) | -5,0 | +0,6 | +3,6 | +3,7 | +0,4 | -6,5 | -17,6 |
8,5x55 BLASER (Norma Oryx 14,9 G · 230 GR (BC 0,370))
| Distance (m) | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (m/s) | 820 | 780 | 741 | 703 | 666 | 630 | 596 |
| Energy (J) | 5.012 | 4.532 | 4.089 | 3.681 | 3.305 | 2.960 | 2.644 |
| 100 m (cm) | 0,0 | 0,0 | -4,5 | -14,0 | -28,6 | -50,1 | |
| MRD* 163 m (cm) | -4,0 | +2,0 | +4,0 | +1,4 | -6,0 | -19,0 | -38,2 |
8,5x55 BLASER (NORMA SOFTPOINT 13,6 G · 210 GR (BC = 0,377))
| Distance (m) | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (m/s) | 840 | 799 | 760 | 721 | 684 | 647 | 612 |
| Energy (J) | 4.800 | 4.345 | 3.925 | 3.538 | 3.181 | 2.852 | 2.551 |
| 100 m (cm) | -4,0 | -0,1 | 0,0 | -4,1 | -13,0 | -27,1 | -47,0 |
| MRD* 168 m (cm) | -4,0 | +1,9 | +4,0 | +1,9 | -4,9 | -17,0 | -34,9 |
CAUTION:
Fire or blast hazard and hazard of fragment projection. Keep away from hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. No smoking.
Model overview R8 Silence models:
LEGAL NOTE
Every country has different laws and legal requirements when it comes to silencer. We therefore advise you to contact your legal authorities to enquire about permissions for silencers or ask your Blaser dealer for more information.