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Old 10-25-2006, 07:30 AM
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I'm new to the site and have my first question. I currently own a A-bolt in 30-06 and have been wanting something a little lighter/quicker for MI deer/bear hunting. I've been thinking of getting a 7mm-08, but recently came across an older used Browning BLR (has the straight stock and steel receiver) in .308 for $400.

It sure seems like a sweet gun for the price. Does anyone have any experience with this gun in .308? Or should I wait and save my $$$ for a Remington model 7 in 7mm-08?

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Old 10-25-2006, 07:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: tgilson

I'm new to the site and have my first question. I currently own a A-bolt in 30-06 and have been wanting something a little lighter/quicker for MI deer/bear hunting. I've been thinking of getting a 7mm-08, but recently came across an older used Browning BLR (has the straight stock and steel receiver) in .308 for $400.

It sure seems like a sweet gun for the price. Does anyone have any experience with this gun in .308? Or should I wait and save my $$$ for a Remington model 7 in 7mm-08?

Thanks!

Sounds like a BRN mod 81. The more modern 81's have aluminum recievers and sell Newbetween $650 and $700. If I had to pick, I'd go with the Rem mod7 7-08.
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Old 10-25-2006, 08:07 AM
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I have an old BLR in 308. It shoots very well for a lever gun. I used it to hunt hogs from a horse years ago but rarely take it out now.I'll probably never part with it.
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Old 10-25-2006, 06:46 PM
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If you are looking for "somthing lighter and quicker" for deer and bear at close range in thick cover, the short levergun in .308 will be great.

I have a Sav. 99 in .300 sav. for the same kind of duties.

The model 7 is maybe short and light but it is still a bolt gun. I know in a perfect world the first shot should be accurate and all you need. But in the real world, in the bush, when a buck jumps up in front of me I want to get on him fast and shoot as many well aimed accurate shots as I can in as short a period as I can.

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Old 10-26-2006, 06:56 AM
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I agree with DUFFY...

You can't go wrong with the lever action for quick and accurate shots. The model 7 is a good gun and nice to look at and all, but you want light and quick for your hunting(deer/bear).
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Old 10-29-2006, 06:34 PM
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I ended up getting the gun - I cannot wait to shoot it. I'm looking at scopes now - thinking of getting the Nikkon 4x40 for it. Any other ideas? Also - what ammo shoots well? I bought 40 rounds of 150 grain Federal sp for sighting in..
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Old 10-29-2006, 07:30 PM
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I ended up getting the gun - I cannot wait to shoot it. I'm looking at scopes now - thinking of getting the Nikkon 4x40 for it. Any other ideas? Also - what ammo shoots well? I bought 40 rounds of 150 grain Federal sp for sighting in..
I have owned a couple of BLR's myself and I think you won't regret the purchase. As for scopes you want something like a Leupold VXI 1x4 variable.
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Old 10-29-2006, 07:59 PM
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I would put a low power variable on it and carry it set on the lowest power. That adds to the quick pointing, quick getting on target charicteristics of the rifle. Even a 4 power is a little high for this use.

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Old 10-29-2006, 10:13 PM
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Nikon Monarch Gold, 1.5-6X42. A little pricey, but one sweet scope.
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