I really can't comment too much on the Lightning, but I've had a BLR 81 in .284 Win and it was one of the best guns I have ever owned. I killed both deer and elk with it, and it was nearly perfect for walking around in the woods and stalking game. I will forever lament the day I sold that rifle.

Also, my brother has a BLR 81 in 7mm/08 (which I bought him), and if my .284 wasn't the perfect woods rifle, his 7/08 is. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting