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So after a lot of discussion is another thread I have decided I need a Browning BLR in my life lol nothing against the Marlins or Winchesters I just want a lever I can chamber in .300 win mag for a dedicated elk/moose gun. I have been watching some videos and I have a question, the trigger travels with the lever versus how other levers travel around it. This seems like it could be a weak point or am I over thinking it?? Any insight would be appreciated tia
 
One thing to look for if your purchasing a used BLR. Those gold plated triggers are a bugger if used in inclement weather and allowed to sit without a thorough drying/cleaning, oxidation will form under that gold plating and bubble it up tight in it's slot in the lever. they will seize up totally until taken apart & all the plating filed off on both sides of the mounting boss.
 
Trigger operation takes some getting used to you have to take up a bit of travel as you squeeze sorta like a 2 stage trigger. Nice rifles I sure like my BLR takedowns.

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fingers284 said:
One thing to look for if your purchasing a used BLR. Those gold plated triggers are a bugger if used in inclement weather and allowed to sit without a thorough drying/cleaning, oxidation will form under that gold plating and bubble it up tight in it's slot in the lever. they will seize up totally until taken apart & all the plating filed off on both sides of the mounting boss.
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What kind of corrosion was on the trigger?
Gold is pretty resistant to most products

Anyone know why Browning uses real gold on their triggers?
A little known fact
 
boxhitch said:
What kind of corrosion was on the trigger?
Gold is pretty resistant to most products

Anyone know why Browning uses real gold on their triggers?
A little known fact
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The corosion is between the trigger steel & the gold plating that bubbles the plating so it doesnt fit loose enough in its mounting slot and move freely, I have seen one that was seized so solidly that hammer & punch's needed to remove for repair.
 
The BLR trigger linkage is annoying and excessive compared to a standard sear, but that is the price paid for a trigger that travels with the lever.

They tune up ok with a little polishing.

Might even be a bonus if a guy likes two stage triggers!
 
fingers284 said:
One thing to look for if your purchasing a used BLR. Those gold plated triggers are a bugger if used in inclement weather and allowed to sit without a thorough drying/cleaning, oxidation will form under that gold plating and bubble it up tight in it's slot in the lever. they will seize up totally until taken apart & all the plating filed off on both sides of the mounting boss.
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This is what I was hoping to learn, ty
 
fingers284 said:
The corosion is between the trigger steel & the gold plating that bubbles the plating so it doesnt fit loose enough in its mounting slot and move freely, I have seen one that was seized so solidly that hammer & punch's needed to remove for repair.
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wild. what did Browning say about warranty repair?
 
rgp11 said:
So after a lot of discussion is another thread I have decided I need a Browning BLR in my life lol nothing against the Marlins or Winchesters I just want a lever I can chamber in .300 win mag for a dedicated elk/moose gun. I have been watching some videos and I have a question, the trigger travels with the lever versus how other levers travel around it. This seems like it could be a weak point or am I over thinking it?? Any insight would be appreciated tia
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Grew up shooting these in a 243 and a 308. Wouldn’t try to shoot at the range with them, but they would be perfect for a bush gun. Make sure you get it tapped for a rail. The factory guides for scope are not very big.
 
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