so who loves a BLR?

[The Outsider]

how many rifles will the rack hold? Did you make it yourself? Back in the early 80's when storage wasn't a problem, hell it wasn't even talked about back then, I built a 21 rifle rack, 3 sections of 7 rifles. I did it in the living room, took me 30 days, worked on it all day everyday. I had a jar of some special kitchen cabinet stain (lanolien, I believe) leftover, so I used that to stain it a nice darkish tone which showed the wood grain very nicely. Then storage rules became and this was no longer a way to keep the guns, so I converted it to a book shelf. It now sits in storage in the 53ft van trailer out back. It won't fit into the basement, it is so long and high and won't make it around some corners and down the stairs. We have to repaint the living room one of these yrs, so I hope to move it in there afterwards.

The rack holds 16 rifles, a carpenter friend made it for me. It has a cable that feeds through the trigger guards of each gun to make it legal.
The rack is in my gun room which has a steel security door, so little chance of anyone getting in there, and only then when I'm home,
when I'm not home, the rifles go in the 600 Lb safe that's bolted to the floor.

 

[The Outsider]

While on the topic of the fine BLR's and not trying to sidetrack the OP's thread, so apologies in advance,...but does anyone have or had the lightweight in stainless with the short 18" bbl in .358Win???

Haven't seen one of those, but my 2003 lightweight in 358 has a rare factory oil finish, as opposed to the usual high gloss.

 

[RatFink]

The new BLR Black Label Takedown is quite an interesting take on the scout rifle - in lever action. Looks a bit disproportionate but it would be a fast follow up and nice handling rifle.

 

[257Roberts]

I will never sell my straight stock BLR in 257 roberts

Neither will I.

I have had them in 243, 308 and 358 they are gone now but the 257 will always be around.

David

 

[blasted_saber]

You Prob own SALVAGES ! lol RJ

No sir! Only beautiful Winchester lever guns.

ya gotta be kidding!
I just wanna hug & kiss my BLR's to death! They are beautiful ladies, sooooooo loveable!

To each their own.

Vomit inducing to me. Please note this is not a reflection of their accuracy, ergonomics, or reliability, just their looks.

 

[The Outsider]

Winchesters are great, So are Savage 99's,
but as far as lever gun technology goes, they may be "yesterdays" guns for some people, for practical hunting purposes,
the Browning BLR is the modern day improvement on the classic design,

the BLR may be more practical for the modern day lever guy...

A four shot clip in 308 or 358 with a good handload, is maybe all your need....
(don't lose it though, those pre '81 clips are selling for well over $200.00, if you can find one)

Not to mention great handling,strong smooth action, very accurate, and 100% reliable.

Here's a couple I let slip away....

1971 Belgium made BLR in 308, hand rubbed oil finish, hand cut checkering,
only made in Belgium from 1970 - early 1973.



1979 Japanese made BLR in 308, high gloss finish, first year of the gold trigger?
Also known as the pre 81 BLR, made until the redesign in 1981.



a well used 1976 model, pushing a 165 Barnes TTSX with 45.7 grains of Varget out the barrel at 2700 fps....

 

[PatchRat]

Any of you BLR lovers ever take one apart - and put it back together?
Hated it when someone brought a broken one into the shop - or brought one in, in pieces.

I have to admit, I was beaten by my BLR, and my gunsmith gave me a stern warning to never try to take it apart again.

 

[gillmeister692]

I do. I love 'em. I use thick-sliced white bread, toasted very lightly. Plenty of mayo and black pepper. Pat the thick tomato slices with paper towels to prevent soaking the bread. The hell with the lettuce, however. It's tasteless and just falls out of the sandwich, anyway.

 

[crazy_davey]

Vomit inducing to me.

That explains a BLR nicely.

 

[Ghostriderz]

I had one in .308 in the past, loved it. Now im using bolt gun or winchester lever actions.

 

[mossyhorns]

I've never owned one but years ago my dad had one in .243 and I always liked that rifle. Someday I intend to find one for myself, I just have to decide on a calibre.

 

[RememberTheSomme]

Haven't seen one of those, but my 2003 lightweight in 358 has a rare factory oil finish, as opposed to the usual high gloss.

I've never either Outsider, I just saw one listed as such at P&D awhile back. Don't know if it was a misprint or an actual rifle. You 2003 is 20" right?

 

[The Outsider]

I've never either Outsider, I just saw one listed as such at P&D awhile back. Don't know if it was a misprint or an actual rifle. You 2003 is 20" right?

Yes it is.

 

[DTM5]

I have 2 - A takedown stainless / laminate .308 straight grip and a .358 stainless pistol grip. Both fit me like a glove - handy, balanced, accurate. And call me crazy but I think they look great! Nothing against old school levers (I have those too) but the modern design, the half #### safety (only!! - No silly buttons), box magazine. With an optic or open sights, its a great rifle. Would like to pick one up in .243 and .450 as well.

 

[OldNewGuy]

Just bought a new BLR in 308 Win yesterday - I've been following this thread and others about the BLR for quite some time before I jumped on the purchase. I bought the Stainless straight stock takedown. My main reason was not to use it as a primary hunting rifle, but as a backup for my old(er) Marlin 444S. I generally tend to go out for quite a few days in a row, rough camping. My hunting area is mostly Crown land about 5 or 6 hours drive from my home. With a 38 year old Marlin, as good as they are, it stands to reason that sooner or later, something's going to need repair (whether firing pin, ejector, or even a minor annoyance such as the lever shouldered screw going MIA). With all the time and money invested in a hunt, I wanted a backup which I could carry in in my backpack with a couple of rounds, so that my hunting trip wouldn't be cut short. And frankly, I just liked the look of the thing and the short overall length. Will be leaving standard iron sights on it, for weight savings. Got it at a local Big Box store which was having a clearance sale @ 15% off, $1,210 all in with taxes, I figured it was relatively cheap insurance.

OldNewGuy

 

[saskcop]

I agree that the stainless laminate ones look really nice. That configuration makes them very versatile hunting rifles for all kinds of conditions.

 

[caramel]

I only have one and only shot half a box of ammo true it, it's a gorgeous rifle in 257 Robert, bought it BNIB 25 years ago... JP.

 

[two-dogs]

I only have one and only shot half a box of ammo true it, it's a gorgeous rifle in 257 Robert, bought it BNIB 25 years ago... JP.

I'm sure it's not worth while wasting my breath asking if you'd sell it, right? I do have one for myself, but I'd like to find one for my daughter-in-law.

 

[caramel]

I'm sure it's not worth while wasting my breath asking if you'd sell it, right? I do have one for myself, but I'd like to find one for my daughter-in-law.

I never thought of parting with it, it's a nice item in my herd... Sorry about that... JP.

 

[Stabone]

bought this one a few months ago with a group of other firearms 1971 Belgian made beauty couple safe bruises that's it