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For me a levergun is a fast handling woods rifle. I prefer the larger and slower caliber's and bullet's. I do not consider a lever gun a long distance rifle unless you go to a Sharp's.

I have owned some BLR'S and BAR'S, and they are a fine short range woods rifle, but I do not consider them to be longer distance all purpose rifle's. I never could achieve the accuracy of a good bolt in one of them. I also find them to be a bit heavy, and awkward handling as compared to a good Winchester or Marlin lever.

The BLR's are in no way a heavy awkward gun. You can't compare them to a BAR. They are a far better weapon then either the Winchester 94 or the Marlin with the possible exception of a Winchester 88 Carbine but the value of those is too high to hunt with.

The 308 cartridge is a fine cartridge and capable of incredible accuracy. IMO you will be disappointed if longer range accuracy is what you are wanting to achieve. I know you have a Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum. IMO that rifle is abetter choice for fast handling and woods shooting. If you want a longer range more accurate rifle then go to a bolt.

If you want a long range lever gun then go to a Sharp's. Do you cast?? If you cast then pour a bunch of bullet's and practice. I am pretty sure you like to shoot.

There is nothing like spending an afternoon sending 405 grain pills down range from one ofthesebaby's. And it is also very satisfying to kill a deer with a rifle like this, and with bullet's you cast yourself. Tom.