BLR owners.....what your opinion of them.

I have an older one in .308 and prefer it to the .30-06 for the shorter and lighter mechanism. BLR's can be quite accurate rifles although some have quite heavy and somewhat creepy triggers. Mine prefers Winchester brass and functions fine with those.
 
I don't care much for the long action BLR's. They seem like a monster in my hands, but that's just my thoughts. Sure do love the short action ones, though. Sure is a lot of talk about BLR's, lately! Must be a lot of folk that are just discovering them. One of the finest lever actions out there, I'd have to say!
 
Have the pistol grip model in 30-06. Its a great hunting rifle but hardly a target rifle. I sighted mine in with federal factory 180 gr in the blue box. I am no marksman but in my mind if I can shoot a 3" group at 75m, I will have no trouble knockin down a moose in my comfort zone. I've had this rifle for 4 years and it has filled 2 moose tags for me and several for friends. I really like the rifle and would buy another one tomorrow.
 
I own a Blr .223 & .308, as stated before the short action is my preference but that goes for any of my rifles....The short action just feels better. I have never had any problems with any of them. They are great walking rifles and just as good for truck guns. I like the detachable mag over most other lever guns.

I would buy another with no hesitation!
 
IMO they are a great hunting rifle, but one of their big strengths is their compact pointabilty and portability. Personally, you lose a bit of that strength if you go long action over short.

FYI: their triggers are poor.
 
Purchased a BLR 81 in the now sought after 358win.
No regrets and will be my go too rifle.
All this naughty naughty naughty comments on the trigger and I must
say, I am pleasantly surprised by the naughtiness of it.
If one should be critical of triggers, it would be me as I grew up with and
learned off a Brno 21H double set triggers.
Mine breaks at five and a quarter pounds, but it sure doesn't feel like it.
Creep on this pretty gal doesn't offend me either.
Funny thing about this lever, it feels to weigh as much as my Marlin 336 with a
smaller scope on it.
I really need to rethink what comes out in the bush with me now. My go to rifles
are the go behind ones.
Groups really well even with different weight bullets and powder charges. Only
thing that seems to change on the target is the elevation.
This speaks tremendously to me as far as trusting this Browning.
I only wish I learned about how well this rifles like the shooter's shooting them.
Brownings best kept secret, that's for sure.
I have bragging rights to one and it's performance. Just need to test it on fur.
She sure ain't shy of paper that's for sure.
 
kamlooky said:
Purchased a BLR 81 in the now sought after 358win.
No regrets and will be my go too rifle.
All this naughty naughty naughty comments on the trigger and I must
say, I am pleasantly surprised by the naughtiness of it.
If one should be critical of triggers, it would be me as I grew up with and
learned off a Brno 21H double set triggers.
Mine breaks at five and a quarter pounds, but it sure doesn't feel like it.
Creep on this pretty gal doesn't offend me either.
Funny thing about this lever, it feels to weigh as much as my Marlin 336 with a
smaller scope on it.
I really need to rethink what comes out in the bush with me now. My go to rifles
are the go behind ones.
Groups really well even with different weight bullets and powder charges. Only
thing that seems to change on the target is the elevation.
This speaks tremendously to me as far as trusting this Browning.
I only wish I learned about how well this rifles like the shooter's shooting them.
Brownings best kept secret, that's for sure.
I have bragging rights to one and it's performance. Just need to test it on fur.
She sure ain't shy of paper that's for sure.
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I have owned BLR's in .358 Winchester myself, and I'll own another! A wonderful rifle and calibre combination! ;) If I didn't have a wonderful rifle in .375 H&H, I'd be craving one more now! Del Selins has a nice one for sale at the moment
 
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I purchased a BLR81 in .308Win in 1986. Back in those days I fired rifles regularly, all disciplines throughout the year. I hunted the rifle all these years and it has taken most of my Deer(mind you my silverado could carry all my deer in it's 8 foot box). I never had to fire twice. But then theres a magic between me and the .308 I can't explain.

Here's my opinion on my BLR81.

Handling- Handles like a dream. Lightning fast to shoulder and cycle. Short barrel means nice brush carry. The older hammer on mine(BLR81) allows an Uncle Mikes extension which is the most valuable add on you can make to these. Helps you mount the scope low and makes for positive grip in all weather for cocking. These carbines handle as good as, or better than, traditional Marlin's and 94's(I have owned and hunted both), but provide the knock down take home .308Win benefit.

Reliabllity- Functioned flawless. Don't be afraid to cycle it hard and fast.

Same magazine all these years. I probaly put 600-800 rounds through her in that time period.

Accuracy- With their heavy/creepy triggers, and pencil barrels, 3 shot groups are in the 3"+ in factory. My pet load using a Hornady 165grSpirePoint over WW748 was the best I could wring from her on the bench, they would group 1.25-1.5" if 3 shot string was fired very slowly. Usually you get two within an inch or so, and the third flying way out. For a deer rifle the accuracy is fine.


Durability- The high gloss stock stood up very well as did the high gloss bluing, at a glance she looked new, and she had many a rain soaked or snow filled mile on her.


Resale- I payed 500 for her new from Lovetts in kitchener in '86 and sold her for 500 this past february. There seems to be a demand for them used.

Conclusion. With a great lower powered fixed scope, butler creek flip ups,Uncle Mikes hammer extension, its a no nonsense go to rifle for thick brush and out to 300 yds on a road or a chopping, for deer. Some call this a truck gun.

You are looking at the '06, ......that will add weight and much length to the Rifle.

I'm not sure if that will reduce its appeal or not. Going to the '06 in a BLR would be like going from a 20" 1894 carbine to an 1895 Rifle in .30-06.
The .308Win will suffice for moose out to 200yds in a 20" bbl anyhow.:canadaFlag:
 
I really like mine. I have a new Japanese built LT pistol grip in .223. I shot a 2 5/8" 5-shot group at 100yrds with cheap PMC ammo, so I am happy with it. I have a scope, rings & bases coming in the mail for it. My only complaint would be the mags are around $80.
 
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