Blaser R8 vs Ithaca LSA 55

Side-by-side technical comparison

Blaser R8

RiflesIn production

RiflesDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Blaser R8

Ithaca LSA 55

Manufacturer

Ithaca Gun Company

Country

Production

2008–present

1972–1985

Units produced

Unknown

Approximately 15,000

Specifications

Spec

Blaser R8

Ithaca LSA 55

Overall length

1040–1150 mm

1067 mm

Barrel length

520–650 mm

559 mm

Weight

3.4–4.5 kg

3.18 kg

Magazine capacity

4+1 rounds (varies)

5 rounds

Action type

straight-pull bolt-action

Bolt-action, two-lug

Trigger type

Blaser Precision Trigger

Single-stage adjustable

Sights

Scope-ready (integrated rail)

Fixed front and rear open sights

Calibers

Blaser R8

.308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO 6.5 Creedmoor .30-06 Springfield .300 Winchester Magnum 8x57mm Is Many Others

Ithaca LSA 55

.243 Winchester .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO

Blaser R8 Ithaca LSA 55

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