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Any gunwriters aware of these? Seems they want to keep tight control and not release them into the U.S. for fear of potentially being copied!Did Ruger miss the boat when they didn't neck down their 375 Ruger case?



They claim that their 7mm Blaser Magnum moderately loaded at factory with 140gr. bullets will easily achieve 3150FPS; handloaded potential may be much higher??! But no belt, LOW gas pressure, increased accuracy, better cases...

They claim that their .300 Blaser Magnum moderately loaded at factory with 165gr. bullets will easily achieve 3120FPS; handloaded potential may be much higher??!But no belt, LOW gas pressure, increased accuracy, better cases...



http://www.blaser.de/uploads/media/Blaser_Magnum_Ammunition_03.pdf

Blaser Magnum

New generation of cartridges by Blaser and Norma

7mm Blaser Magnum
.300 Blaser Magnum
.338 Blaser Magnum
.375 Blaser Magnum

In cooperation with Norma, Blaser has developed a brand new generation of high-performance cartridges. No existing calibres were copied. Instead, the latest ammunition technology was applied to achieve the optimum performance in each calibre group. A pleasant change in the history of ammunition: Both high-quality manufacturers were equally keen to avoid any compromises with the production of their joint venture.

The product development was determined by the following key factors:



notably increased precision values
higher performance in terms of energy and speed at low gas pressure
more comfortable recoil effects
enhanced reliability
perfectly suitable for reloading

Thanks to an optimised cartridge geometry, stable cartridge base and modern powder types together with 4-groove barrel profiles and adapted twist rates, all development objectives have been achieved.
To start with, Blaser will distribute loads with Nosler Accubond and Barnes TSX/TTSX cartridges whereas Norma will offer additional loads under their own company label. Additional Blaser loads are in progress.
All Blaser R93 and K95 models can now be ordered in the new calibres (K95 in calibers 7mm, .300 and .338). Delivery of rifles and cartridges starts from August 2009.


Download PDF technical data (2.6 MB)


Note
Blaser ammunition is not offered for sale, sold, or distributed in North America.

Actually Blaser offers the following loads:

7 mm Blaser Magnum: 9.1 g / 140 gr Nosler Accu-Bond
.300 Blaser Magnum: 11.7 g / 180 gr Barnes TTSX (lead-free)
.300 Blaser Magnum: 10.7 g / 165 gr Blaser CDP
.338 Blaser Magnum: 13.6 g / 210 gr Barnes TTSX (lead-free)
.338 Blaser Magnum: 13.0 g / 200 gr Nosler Accu-Bond
.375 Blaser Magnum: 17.5 g / 270 gr Barnes TSX

They claim reduced recoil. Using cases, they claim higher potential for reloaders.

Nosler and Barnes were apparently part of the testing. This is a joint venture between Blaser and Norma! Just like Ruger and Hornady!

Imagine a potential handloaded 7mm 140gr @3300FPS; no belt; LOW gas pressure, increased accuracy, better cases
Imagine a potential handloaded 300 165gr @3300FPS; no belt; LOW gas pressure, increased accuracy, better cases

• notably incresed precision values
• higher performance in terms of energy and speed at low gas pressure
• more comfortable recoil effects
• enhanced reliability
• perfectly suitable for reloading
  

yawn..



Mike

Blaser Magnum

Link from May on 24hr. Not knowing what the dimension of the case is...can't imagine it's something radically different...but who knows, maybe they have.

All in a standard length action and with the ability to win long-range shooting matches or shoot you that trophy deer, elk, sheep...or take to Africa or hunt hogs or kill B&C Pronghorns...

You're right, anyone with their case capacities in grains of water? They look just a little larger than the 7mm rem magnum, 300 win mag, 338 win mag and about identical to the 375 Ruger.

Right......folks on here have expressed a desire for this since the 375 Ruger showed up,hoping this would be the next line of cartridges Hornady would bring out. Instead we got the RCM's or whatever you call those shorter things....These are likely very similar to the Dakota lineup of cartridges.

This has to be one of the longest product launches in the history of the industry. CP.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._Norma_s_new_chamberings_and#Post2184433

Wow this is just what the hunting world needs!

A new line of proprietary cartridges not available in the US that are loaded under their potential for an expensive rifle...........................DJ

Blaser rifles blow IMO and these cartridges do nothing for me.

Not sure why anyone would care, there are lots of cartridges, ammunition in other countries that is not available in the US.

[quote=BobinNH...folks on here have expressed a desire for this since the 375 Ruger showed up,hoping this would be the next line of cartridges Hornady would bring out....These are likely very similar to the Dakota lineup of cartridges. [/quote]

Exactly. Very similar to Dakota, but with Norma brass! I think that it's great to have more choices. If us consumers ask for them, we'll get them in the U.S.

With globalization, I can get these cartridges into the US various ways. All I need are a few hundred cases for life. Looks like more options the better.

Finally! After nearly 100 years a major(?) manufacturer is going to take the Newton cartridge design and run with it! GD

When I opened the thread I was expecting an announcement from Speer/CCI about some aluminum cased, low cost, throwaway ctgs in center-fire rifle ammo.
You know, the empties that litter every rifle range, gravel pit, and any other shooting area.

Yes, it's great.

Mule deer, 458Win., the Bod, any comments?
Looks like they will compete directly against the semi-proprietaries from Ruger/Hornady/Dakota/Lazzeroni?

Hello All,
Just how many times are Charles Newtons cartridges going to be "reinvented" over the last 95 years. Change a couple thousands here or there, bingo, a "new" cartridge. Give credit where credit is due. Several magnum calibers, all fitting into standard length actions, all producing about 3.000 feet per second or more, without a belted case, reduced felt recoil, and all years before Remington or Winchester would introduce their first commercial bolt action rifles!
Visit www.NewtonArmsCompany.com and check out the Newton Rifle Cartridge Reloader Association page. It may be informative and fun.

More "Me Too" cartridges are just plain boring. It has been covered. The animal varience is not there justify a "gap".

I wrote in the 80's that the next valuable contribution to our insutry was going to be powders. I was right on the money wioth that one but I did not forsee the bullets that came along at the same time.

At that period in time, I did not see any visionaries in the bullet manufacturing industry. I am very glad I was wrong.

Wow...more high-dollar copy-cats. Maybe Lazzeroni will sue them or something...has to be close.

Easy to see why brooksrange is supportive and interested, though...another compelling ignorance for him to support as if he actually knew something.

Very little that will make me yawn like this intro...

Dennis

And folks - not only are we offering yet another set of "miracle cartridges" - each one of which will defy all of the known laws of physics but we also will be marketing a new and improved "Miracle Gun-Oil" which in addition to cleaning your barrel, if drank, will cure high blood pressure, impotence, incontinence, all known cancers and even Alzheimers! It may even help you grow old - but backwards!

If you hurry and order in the next 24 hours we will also throw in a brand new set of barrel patches that have a retail value of $57.99 - for a mere $17.99 additional price!

Act now - this is a limited time offer with amounts limited to four orders per family!

Coming soon - Blaser Rifles that will be as accurate as the average Savage rifle!