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I'm looking to purchase a Browning BLR for deer and hog, so i thought the .243 would do a great job because i think it won't destroy a lot of meat... So what you think about the rifle and the caliber choice? should it be better in a 7mm 08?
 
The faster bullets have a tendency to fragment and be hard on meat if proper bullet isn't used.

7-08 will open up more opportunities for larger game if you decide on it.

If you handload or buy premium ammunition then the .243 will be fine ,proper bullet if you use something bonded or solid copper it won't be so frangible.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
The faster bullets have a tendency to fragment and be hard on meat if proper bullet isn't used.

7-08 will open up more opportunities for larger game if you decide on it.

If you handload or buy premium ammunition then the .243 will be fine ,proper bullet if you use something bonded or solid copper it won't be so frangible.
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KK thx but i already have a 7mm rem mag for big game so i tought a smaller caliber would be better for deer and hog and yes i just start to reload

But in the other hand, does the .308 is more friendly with the meat?
 
My wife uses a 308 with standard bullets ( Hornady) and meat loss is less than my 280 . I've just built her a 7-08 and expect it to be a fine rifle as well. The BLR is one of the best modern lever actions IMHO due to the positive lock up and ergonomic but the down side is the trigger which is pretty much impossible to improve yet despite this its pet hand load groups at 7/8" average.
 
the joker said:
KK thx but i already have a 7mm rem mag for big game so i tought a smaller caliber would be better for deer and hog and yes i just start to reload

But in the other hand, does the .308 is more friendly with the meat?
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A heavier , slower bullet does have a tendency to stay together , remember bullet construction and technology have a lot to do with on game performance as well.

Between 7-08 and 308 there isn't even a point to trying to differentiate the two, both will do what you need, the 7mm with a bit less recoil.

Just choose a strong bullet and I think you will be fine.

I have used both , and for the hunting you would like to do, I really do not see a difference other than possibly having reloading components on hand.

I do like my BLR.
 
If you're buying new, the 7mm-08 would be a great choice.
Buying used, the 308win seems to be more readibly available
in the BLR.
Most speak of horrible triggers and I'm not sure why?
I have most of my triggers set up lightly on my hunter/shooters, but this
last new to me BLR 81 sure doesn't feel like the five and a quarter pounds it
breaks at. I don't mind it at all and my groups tell me my pull finger doesn't have
issues with it either.
Go with the two bigger brothers and I am almost certain you won't regret the step
up from the 243.
Cheers.
 
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Ive got a new model .3006 and love it, maybe a bit over kill for this job, i also have an almost new old model in .358 win , steel reciever and hang down mag, this gun i love and it'll put anything down!!
 
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just got one for christmas :) already been out to shoot it and love it
 
I do love short action BLR's, I'm sure you will, too. If I were you, and doing what you're doing, I'd go 7mm-08 as 1st choice, and 308 for a close 2nd c. Where O where did you get lucky enough to find wild boar? I'd love to know of a place in SE Mb. Anyone know?
 
the 308 is a great all around caliber and the BLR is a great rifle my wife and I both use them and they are great the 308 is not to bad to for meat loss as long as you are concious about bullet placement
 
The BLR is a fine rifle for sure. Mine are my favourite guns. In any caliber if you use Barnes TSX or TTSX you will find the results outstanding in terms of not ruining any meat and performing flawlessly. So, yes, definitely the BLR is great. Any caliber mentioned here is suitable. You mentioned you are getting into reloading, so check out the Barnes. I hunt exclusively with Barnes and plink with the 'others'.
 
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