Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
#11
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
Well I think I'm gonna start shoppin for a stainless BLR in 300WSM and see what i come up with. I gotta check Walmart and see if its among the Browning weapons they can order since thats always the cheapbet. So far i've heard what i needed to decide. i'm goin stainless though b/ci can be rough on a gun sometimes.
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 917
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
I've owned two of these..one in .284 Win and the other in 7mm-08 Rem. Best damn woods rifles ever. No problems, highly accurate and exremely versatile, each was more than capable of 250-300 yard shots.
I would give my left arm to have the .284 back... [:@]
I would give my left arm to have the .284 back... [:@]
#14
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 8
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
Very smooth accurate rifle. It fits me perfectly. I have a new model in 7mm-08. It's light and fast. The newer models have an alloy receiver which I like and there are several upgrades on the new models over the older models. I'd go for one that was made after 1997.
#16
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
I know the one in Harrisburg Pa has had them, other then that I cant help you much though.
Give them a call. Im not sure where you are at. I always call around for prices and availability for guns.
Give them a call. Im not sure where you are at. I always call around for prices and availability for guns.
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
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Have you heard about the new Marlin 308? It looks like it is going to be a dandy. I have also heard that the Browning BLR is going to be available as a take down this year. In a lever action a take down is quit handy. I know the BLR is a good rifle, I just do not like it. When lever hunting I like to stay TRADITIONAL, and the BLR is not traditional. Tom.
#18
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Big Sky Country
Posts: 100
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
I was surfing through and just happened to read this thread.
I own the Browning 81 lightweight stainless BLR in .300 WSM with the straight stock. This rifle along with my Marlin 45/70 are my all time favorites.
Because it is a light rifle you have to make sure you use two hands when shooting, even prone, or the scope will ding your head. My accuracy seems slightly less than a quality bolt action, but not enough to worry about in the field. I made a very long one shot kill on a deer this year, prone supported on my backpack. I forget to hold the forearm and dinged my head, again.
I use the Leupold base and rings. I had Weaver and my scope kept moving probably because it is a magnum. On another deer I shot the concussion from therifle blastcracked my windshield. I was standing beside my truck with the side window openand my rifle was in the bed. I jumped out, grabbed the rifle, worked the lever to chamber a round, and fired.
This rifle is a blast, but never forget you are shooting a magnum in a lightweight. MV out!
EDIT- I found this: Browning BLR 81 in 300 WSM The stainless are cool though.
I own the Browning 81 lightweight stainless BLR in .300 WSM with the straight stock. This rifle along with my Marlin 45/70 are my all time favorites.
Because it is a light rifle you have to make sure you use two hands when shooting, even prone, or the scope will ding your head. My accuracy seems slightly less than a quality bolt action, but not enough to worry about in the field. I made a very long one shot kill on a deer this year, prone supported on my backpack. I forget to hold the forearm and dinged my head, again.
I use the Leupold base and rings. I had Weaver and my scope kept moving probably because it is a magnum. On another deer I shot the concussion from therifle blastcracked my windshield. I was standing beside my truck with the side window openand my rifle was in the bed. I jumped out, grabbed the rifle, worked the lever to chamber a round, and fired.
This rifle is a blast, but never forget you are shooting a magnum in a lightweight. MV out!
EDIT- I found this: Browning BLR 81 in 300 WSM The stainless are cool though.
#19
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
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Have you heard about the new Marlin 308? It looks like it is going to be a dandy. I have also heard that the Browning BLR is going to be available as a take down this year. In a lever action a take down is quit handy. I know the BLR is a good rifle, I just do not like it. When lever hunting I like to stay TRADITIONAL, and the BLR is not traditional. Tom.
Have you heard about the new Marlin 308? It looks like it is going to be a dandy. I have also heard that the Browning BLR is going to be available as a take down this year. In a lever action a take down is quit handy. I know the BLR is a good rifle, I just do not like it. When lever hunting I like to stay TRADITIONAL, and the BLR is not traditional. Tom.
#20
RE: Browning BLR reviews/opinions wanted
Great rifles. I've had two, both in .308 winchester. No complaints with either.
Now that's funny!
When lever hunting I like to stay TRADITIONAL, and the BLR is not traditional.