Gun Discussion: Browning BLR 30-06

I just left a friends place where I handled his new .243 BLR white gold medallion. Very nice. Not my cup of tea though. A lever gun to me is a bush gun. A little rough around the edges. A few scars.
 
Not to concerned about mag swaps honestly. I just want something that easy to unload and load in and out of a vehicle.

As soon as I get a chance, I'll try and shoulder one. I like the idea of the pistol style grip, but I'll see if I can find the take down model as well.
 
CLW .45 said:
I have a BLR .308.

My only issue is the magazines.

The latching system does not provide for the kind of reliable, positive mag change that I am accustomed to.



For most people, I don't believe that would be an issue.

When handling it in the store, to see if the BLR feels right in your hands, inset and remove the magazine a number of times to see if it would be an issue for you.
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The miroku blr has a box mag that is flush with the bottom of the receiver when fully latched.
I have never had a problem with a miroku blr box mag latching or staying latched.
They are very smooth and won't fall out.
The mirokus have a distinctive gold trigger.
The older vintage belgium made blrs have a mag that extends beyond the floor of the receiver.
The belgium made blr mags are very hard to find and are very expensive and the miroku mags will not fit a belgium blr.
 
The blr is a very nice gun .if it is s lever you want then the blr is a great choice. 308 us all you need . Dutch
 
.325WSM said:
I just left a friends place where I handled his new .243 BLR white gold medallion. Very nice. Not my cup of tea though. A lever gun to me is a bush gun. A little rough around the edges. A few scars.
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My blr is as accurate as my brothers sako 85 bolt action in the same caliber.
It'll put 5 165 grain nosler accubond bullets into 1.25" at 100 yards.
Don't know what is rough around the edges about the gun but it isn't the groups.
 
torontogungal said:
My blr is as accurate as my brothers sako 85 bolt action in the same caliber.
It'll put 5 165 grain nosler accubond bullets into 1.25" at 100 yards.
Don't know what is rough around the edges about the gun but it isn't the groups.
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I think he meant the BLR is a bit too polished to fit into the levergat category for him. ;)
 
Goose762 said:
I think he meant the BLR is a bit too polished to fit into the levergat category for him. ;)
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That was my meaning yes :)
I guess that bias comes from growing up when every guy around me had a lever that was originally bought by their dad, or grandad. Not beat up, but showing signs of use for many years. A polished lever just doesn't quite seem right to me. Personal bias only. All levers are great, and I wish more people would try them out.
 
I recently purchased a BLR pistol grip blued / walnut takedown model chambered in 358Win, what a rifle. I like the looks, the feel, everything is just right about it. (In my personal opinion.) It's shooting about 1.5 MOA with factory loaded hornady 200grains.
 
ipscgraz said:
I did not find getting the lever/bolt timing difficult at all especially after the first time.
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Agreed. I had heard for years that the rack & pinion system of the BLR (which is quite unique, not like any other lever or bolt action rifle) was not to be messed with by amateurs. But then I picked up a steel receivered .30-06 BLR cheap, only to find that the pinion gear was partially stripped.

So I took it apart and replaced the gear. Took about 10 minutes to figure out an effective way to do the timing. It was far from the hardest reassemble job I ever had to do.
 
I have a take down stainless laminate 3006 BLR it's very very accurate Iam going to sell soon, I never use it, prefer my Ruger # 1's
 
I don't know what the BLR rifles in .30/06 are like as produced now but my cousin bought one of the first BLR's in .30/06. It works fine but has a lousy trigger and is nothing like the .308 BLR in weight and length. VERY HEAVY rifle compared to the .308 BLR.
 
have a browning BLR 3006 1990 vintage, I enjoy it, its heavy and long stroke action, accurate has the mag my only issue is the mag catch easily drops the mag at the worst time, not the guns fault its me catching it
 
Shot an 88 in 308 for years deer hunting on Vancouver Island. Wish that I hadn't sold it. Was the best deer gun I ever had. Also managed to take both Moose and Caribou with it but I did reload all my own ammo.
 
BattleRife said:
Agreed. I had heard for years that the rack & pinion system of the BLR (which is quite unique, not like any other lever or bolt action rifle) was not to be messed with by amateurs. But then I picked up a steel receivered .30-06 BLR cheap, only to find that the pinion gear was partially stripped.

So I took it apart and replaced the gear. Took about 10 minutes to figure out an effective way to do the timing. It was far from the hardest reassemble job I ever had to do.
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I took my blr apart once and found reassembly easier than a rossi 92.
Even the rossi 92 reassembly wasn't hard.
Not rocket science.
 
Mike Webb said:
I don't know what the BLR rifles in .30/06 are like as produced now but my cousin bought one of the first BLR's in .30/06. It works fine but has a lousy trigger and is nothing like the .308 BLR in weight and length. VERY HEAVY rifle compared to the .308 BLR.
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You can fart the difference in power between an 06 and a 08.
In view of the minuscule difference I'd rather the 'short stroke' 308 version.
 
Can someone who has owned both a short and long action BLR comment on if there is a noticeable difference in the smoothness of the action?
 
1899 said:
You have 400 ft-lb farts?
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They both have muzzle energy ratings from 2500 - 3000 ft-lbs shooting the same bullets.
I see the difference in most factory loads shooting the same bullet seldom going above 200 ft-lbs.
No significant difference in killing power.
 
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