Browning BLR

I've owned two in .308 and one in .243 all three were good rifles. I would like to get another soon. A great bush gun! Light well balanced and I've always loved the look! You should buy one. You'll be glad you did!

Dave.
 
I Just got a new one in 308 (pistol grip). It was an insurance replacement of an old 99 lost in a fire.

I think they are a top notch hunting rifle.

The more I have played with it, the more I think a BLR in 7-08 would be a great hunting rifle for my dauther when she is old enough.
 
Billy The Kid said:
I just sold one to one of the finest gunnutz on this board!;) :)
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Can you answer a question then??

How noticeable is the difference between the recoil of the two calibres with the BLR?

Mind you, I am in no hurry, my girl is only 10, but a fella needs time for these things. She takes after her dad though and is a slight thing :rolleyes: and I think recoil will be a big issue for her.
 
riden said:
Can you answer a question then??

How noticeable is the difference between the recoil of the two calibres with the BLR?

Mind you, I am in no hurry, my girl is only 10, but a fella needs time for these things. She takes after her dad though and is a slight thing :rolleyes: and I think recoil will be a big issue for her.
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To tell you the truth, I never fired it as it was actually a gun that I sold for my father. I have fired 7mm-08's before in bolt actions and I find there to be a difference in recoil but very little as opposed to the 308.
 
Purchased one in .30-06 Sprg a few weeks ago. Pretty accurate and, like most levers, alot of fun to shoot. I was thinking of buying a Winchester .405 Win (Teddy Roosevelt's favourite lever action rifle), but I'm already reloading for enough different calibres.
I've heard that the BLR in .358 Win is a superb woods gun.
 
I have owned the BLR in .308 (multiple) .243 & .358. Some pre' 81' and other BLR 81's. They all shot very well, and were lovely to carry. I don't currently own one, but now after reading "Deckerheads" post I want one in .22-250!!! :)
 
redshooter said:
Regarding recoil, it's a light rifle, in 30-06 it borders on hateful.
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Absolutely. I've fired several in 308 and find them unpleasant for recoil and loud. I shoot my 338 win mag regularly and don't find it as bad. Sighted in my cousins 30/06 blr made in the 90s. That thing has a hockey puck for a "recoil" pad. One shot off the bench in a t-shirt will start a bruise.
Some guys love them. I find them muzzle light, poor triggers and disassembly is a bugger. Seen a few shoot extremely well, many just adequate and more then a few were a major headache in the accuracy department. That's been my experience with Blr's.
 
Mike Webb said:
Absolutely. I've fired several in 308 and find them unpleasant for recoil and loud. I shoot my 338 win mag regularly and don't find it as bad. Sighted in my cousins 30/06 blr made in the 90s. That thing has a hockey puck for a "recoil" pad. One shot off the bench in a t-shirt will start a bruise.
Some guys love them. I find them muzzle light, poor triggers and disassembly is a bugger. Seen a few shoot extremely well, many just adequate and more then a few were a major headache in the accuracy department. That's been my experience with Blr's.
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They sure are purdy!!
 
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