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Years ago I bought a Browning BLR(Japan) in.308.I bought this rifle new in 1976.A few years later I gave it to a family member.A couple of years ago.I had it given back to me(quit hunting).If I remember right it had a half #### saftey,now it goes to full cockIt dont seem to bother while shooting I just dont like carrying a hammergun with one in the chamber.Could someone enlighten me on this issue. Thanks
 
Just hold the hammer pull the trigger and let the hammer fall under control.

This is what I do when using my BLR, I prefer the hammer dropped over the safe position anyways.
 
It isn't a full 1/2 #### position but the hammer is off the pin slightly and will not go forward unless the trigger is held back.

With the hammer in that position try pushing the hammer forward without touching the trigger... and then while holding the trigger back...
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
Just hold the hammer pull the trigger and let the hammer fall under control.

This is what I do when using my BLR, I prefer the hammer dropped over the safe position anyways.
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The hammer down on a firing pin with a round in the chamber is dangerous, the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

The same for a bolt action closed with the firing pin released ... the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

Not recommended...
 
So, what you are saying is that a sudden shock to the hammer could give a discharge??

guntech said:
The hammer down on a firing pin with a round in the chamber is dangerous, the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

The same for a bolt action closed with the firing pin released ... the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

Not recommended...
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guntech said:
The hammer down on a firing pin with a round in the chamber is dangerous, the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

The same for a bolt action closed with the firing pin released ... the firing pin is sitting on a live primer.

Not recommended...
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BLR 81 should be carried with Hammer fully forward. They have inertia firing pins that is not in contact with hammer and primer at once while hammer is at rest, and cannot fire if the hammer is struck in the fully lowered position. Winchesters and Marlins needed that half #### to get the hammer away from the pin, on these the firing pin is directly against the primer on one end and the hammer on the other. If struck with a drop or such these will dischagre the Browning can't.
In fact if I remember correctly the BLR is more dangerous in hte half #### position. If it were dropped and struck sharply here, breaking this safety position it could have enough energy to still discharge the round.
Read the Brownings owneres manual. Carrry it in hammer fully down only.
I'll try to find my old manual, but till I see otherwise ,I'll carry fully down.

PS. Couldn't find the manual so I downloaded it online. The BLR 81s half #### is only to catch the hammer should it slip off thumb before full #### is reached and the finger is off the trigger. Inertia type pin so Rifle is to be carried hammer "fully down" on a chambered round.
 
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I don't remember if the older BLR's have a rebounding firing pin (in effect shorter than the length of the back of the bolt to the primer) but firing pins should not be held in firmly contact with the live primer by spring pressure. (This does not happen with true rebounding firing pins)

I don't believe you could drop a BLR hard enough to break the hammer/sear engagement. It would take a very dedicated deliberate well placed blow with a hammer to possibly do that. Just my opinion...
 
And to further comment on this, not all rifles have the firing pin exposed to an accidental
bump when a round is chambered and the firing pin is uncocked.
If you understand actions and how they work, you will know by looking at the rifle
you carry.
 
On my Husbands new BLR the hammer can be tipped forward(it has a hinge) so its on safe.Think I remember seeing video on you tube about this...you have to un-tip it to get it to fire.
 
Thanks Guys!Let me know what they say Kelly(if you dont mind)I just want this rifle back in its original form.When I'm walking/hunting I usually carry my lever guns with the hammer on an empty chamber,it takes a second or less to rack one in and shoot.Safer that way when you're stumbleling over a clear cut.
 
According to the manual, half-cocked hammer folded forward is the preferred carrying position (pg. 12 of the manual). Just prior to this statement in the manual it states that the dropped or fired position is NOT the recommended carrying position. To cut to the point, this rifle does not have a "standard" safety like a bolt action so know your rifle.
 
Mrwired said:
According to the manual, half-cocked hammer folded forward is the preferred carrying position (pg. 12 of the manual). Just prior to this statement in the manual it states that the dropped or fired position is NOT the recommended carrying position. To cut to the point, this rifle does not have a "standard" safety like a bolt action so know your rifle.
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Which version of the BLR are you referring too?
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
Can one tell the difference, the smooth bolt or the lugged bolt? Is that the difference?
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Not sure.My bolt was smooth. I'm not sure about the pre 81s having the short inertia type firing pin either as mentioned by the OP.'s 1976 model year. Mine was purchased in 1986, The owners manual with it clearly stated the hammer should rest forward and half #### was only to catch a slip going to full ####. I searched everywhere for it only to remember I sold the BLR to my hunting buddy in February:redface: and gave him the manual with it. It appears theres at least 2 carry recommendations so far,BLR 81 like mine and the early 1990s forward, with the newer folding hammer to be carried at half #### and then folded forward. I can't find an online manual for the older ones like mine, but I will get it from my buddy later this week and quote it directly. There must be someone else here with a 1980s made BLR 81, that still has the owners manual and can quote the carry position.
 
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