Browning BLR "Takedown".....a scattergun?

Drop down to 165s or better yet 150s, as that is optimum for the .308 and will take down whatever you're pointing at. My BLR shoots 165s and 150s like a fine bolt action. Leave the 180s to a caliber better suited; their trajectory out of the .308 is like a football anyhow.:):)
 
Well.............my own BLR 81 likes the 180 grain Nosler Partitions, thanks very much, and I have shot 180 grain bullets in several BLRs chambered in .308 Win. I do not prefer 150s, but agree that 165s are a good choice for this chambering.

And I am curious to see the results of the tests.......

Doug
 
My BLR is a newer style Lightweight 81' and I have no trouble with 180gr Silvertips. 180gr Core-Lokts were all over the place but the Winchester shoots very well in my gun. Unfortunately you have to experiment, brands, bullet weights, etc....

Patrick
 
I have a takedown 308 laminate stainless. My first range trip with it was distressing. I mounted a leupold VX-1 2-7x over the receiver and like you very poor groups at 100m. Now, I shot a lot of ammo and got that barrel heated up. Also was shooting some cheap and cheerful Remington Core-lokt. Not bad stuff but not exactly high quality. Still I was disappointed.

So I took of the scope and went to the range with open sights. Improved the quality of the ammo (Hornady) and did some plinking at 50m. Lo and behold I was pleased with the result. Off a rest, open sights 2-3" groups.

So I then go out and buy a browning forward scout mount, and put on a leupold 2.5x IER scope. A really cool setup. Off to the range I go and at 50m getting cloverleafs on the 0 and at 100m solid groups (less than 2") only limited by the low magnification of the optic (1.8x literal).

So - Its not a tackdriver as a quality bolt would be. But find some cooperative ammo, get an optic that works well with it, and give the barrel some break in time. It is a handy lever rifle and I have a feeling if you work with it you'll be happy with it and learn a few things along the way.
Happy Shooting!
 
Getting used to trigger is first hurdle. Got great groups with corlokts after a little while.

Ressurrection is right, CPR on a 8 year old thread.
 
Woodsman said:
The scope is mounted on the barrel NOT the receiver. Right?
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This is kinda important - The barrel locks up tight into the reciever, but its almost unavoidable with a takedown there will be some variations in shot pattern if the scope is on the receiver not the barrel. My takedown with a barrel mounted leupold 2.5 scope was plenty accurate. Certainly outshot me.
 
Love my BLR takedowns. Mine (2 - one in .308 and 1 in .358) are plenty accurate. With IER forward mounted optics, 2" groups or better are the rule. The barrel does heat up fast and this will affect accuracy.

I'd suggest

> experimenting with different ammo - Just cause your Bolt like the 180gr Nosler means nothing to Mr. BLR.
> Experimenting with open sights / forward mounted optics
> Ensuring your setup is as solid as you think.
> The trigger is the weak link. Its not bad, its just stiff. Work with it. It'll take a little while to get used to.

Happy shooting!
 
I wonder if he ever got the problem resolved. I doubt the length of the Partitions were the problem, but I'd have been experimenting with other loads, although it didn't sound like he was a reloader.
 
The thread Necromancers are certainly at work on this one, started in 2008, brought back in 2016 after 8 years of rest, abused again in 2018 and then this year.

I do agree with boomer, probably not a lack of stability. Sometimes a factory load just won't please and something like seating depth could make it all come together but that is tricky to tweak if you don't reload.
 
Doesn't help that you have to throw a brick at the trigger to get it to engage. Other than that i like my blr 81 stainless takedown in 7mm 08 with Leupold 2.5x ier scope forward mounted.
 
My BLRs (.308 Win / 270 WSM) are not only very accurate, but they are accurate with virtually any load configuration I have ever tried, including hand loads and factory ammo. Of all the rifles I have ever owned and shot, the BLRs are the least sensitive to different loads. Mind you, I never shoot anything over 140 grain bullets in the WSM or 165/168 in the .309 Win. Also, I never shoot more than 5 rounds before allowing a complete cool down.
 
I've had several BLR's and a few of them have been takedowns.

They have all shot really well. The best being a 243 takedown. All normal scopes, never used a scout scope.

They usually shoot the first two shots right together, then the third is off around an inch.
I only shoot 3 shots groups with them.
 
Sounds like it would be worth trying a lighter bullet.

Twist rates can be funny things.

A mate of mine has a .222 Rem with a 1:14 twist. It loves the Sierra 65gr soft points. If you read the literature, the rifle should not have a hope of stabilising those bullets. But the teeny tiny groups don't lie...
 
pricedo said:
I just bought a Browning (made in Japan) BLR "Takedown" Model 81 (Straight conventional stock) in .308 Winchester.

I field tested it today at the Galt 100 yard range using factory Federal 180 grain Nosler Partition "High Energy" ammunition that works perfectly & gives good groups in my 2 bolt action .308's.

I had a Leupold 2X - 7X scope on it and everything was snugged down perfectly.

I have installed many scopes for myself & others.

I'm a pretty good shot & can consistently shoot 5 shots into sub MOA groups if I have a rifle capable of doing so.

I consider 2 MOA minimum acceptable accuracy for hunting.

All my bolt hunting rifles are sub MOA (T/C .300 Winchester, Rem Model 700 XTR in .308 Winchester).

:sniper:My BLR rifle is a nice looking rifle but is obviously no tack driver.:sniper:

:sniper:Group size? Well, there were no groups.........just impact points all over the roughly 2' X 2' square target paper .:sniper:

:confused:Does anyone else owns a Browning BLR "Takedown"?? If so, what is your assessment of it? :confused:

:mad:My assessment of the BLR I just bought is so low that I have :shotgun:smooth bore 12 gauge slug guns:shotgun: that print better groups.:mad:

Hope other Browning BLR "Takedown" owners had a better experience at the range than I did.

Maybe I bought a "LEMON"?

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