Ideal Caliber for Browning BLR?

[skimmer]

Even though the stainless laminate pistol grip is out of production (damnit!) I'm seriously considering one of these ugly sticks over a 1895. The BLR just feels so right, even though it looks kinda wrong.

I already have a 336 30-30 that I'm never parting with. I have a 308 that I like but don't need to keep.

Let's hear it guys. What would you choose to make this lightweight ugly duckling live up to its potential?

 

[razorbeck]

325 WSM its got all the power you may need and the short action makes it fast and light

450 Marlin same as above, mine has a composite camouflage composite stock. I bought it used the original owner said it came out of the custom shop

7mmmag if you gon't nmind the long action

 

[fuzzy39]

No decision. BLR stainless takedown in 358 Win!!!

 

[Scrumbag]

No decision. BLR stainless takedown in 358 Win!!!

That would be my vote. Or maybe a rebarrel to .338 Federal if you find a beat up one

 

[SuperCub]

Best thread ever!

 

[FLHTCUI]

7mmshort mag,.

Only because I have a spare mag or two for that gun...

That is All.

Rob

 

[hoytcanon]

Short action, big game cartridge, not WSM.

 

[sk8r]

Mine is a .308. It does everything I need.

 

[manitou210]

Shot my freinds blr in 284win great cartridge

 

[Slamfire]

I chose a takedown for stowability, and a short action to minimize size and weight. Settled on the 358 with its wide range of bullet weights to maximize versatility and wallop.

 

[jag1]

Mine is a .308. It does everything I need.

the 308 BLR I have is perfect for me.

 

[Milt Dale]

358, but any short action, The long action does not shoulder well for me, and must be a take down model.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

is there a large loop upgrade option for the BLR?

and does the take down feature affect the PoA at all? ever?

 

[phinton81]

308, lots of bullet options, pedestrian enough to be found everywhere and short/light

Patrick

 

[kamlooky]

Bin think'in awn the .243 oar 22-250 just furr plink'in.
Sort awf awn me buckitt list.

 

[Slamfire]

No point of impact changes after takedown/reassembly with the scope mounted on the barrel.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

No point of impact changes after takedown/reassembly with the scope mounted on the barrel.

I'm guessing that means the machining tolerances are tight enough that when assembled, there's no shift in the action to the barrel? not even micro-mm...?

 

[Slamfire]

Not an issue with the scope on the barrel. Possible issue with the scope on the receiver because receiver alignment with the barrel would have to be exactly the same every time it's taken down and reassembled.

 

[hoytcanon]

Not an issue with the scope on the barrel. Possible issue with the scope on the receiver because receiver alignment with the barrel would have to be exactly the same every time it's taken down and reassembled.

Just having the scope on the barrel does not guarantee that ths POI will remain the same... there are many other tensions that combine to maintain accuracy... fortunately the BLR is no bench rifle, so you would probably never notice out to 200 yards as your baseline is kinda "floaty..." even if you aren't.

 

[Slamfire]

In scout mode, the bore remains aligned with the scope setting. Never noticed any POI changes with mine so in practical terms it's a non-issue. Guaranteed.