BLR Elk Rifle

[zombie1210]

Browning Stainless BLR 7mm magnum. Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40

Look out elk, here I come.

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

Hows the "kick" on that puppy? Looks like you have a pretty viable recoil pad on it. Good luck on your Elk hunts.

 

[Coal Dragger]

7mm Remington doesn't really kick that much in my opinion, the .280, .280 AI, and 7mm Remington all feel about the same recoil wise. They all perform about the same too.

 

[Coal Dragger]

Nice rifle by the way.

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

hehehe Coal I am getting OLD and pretty recoil sensitive (with a .450nitro on the way) and kind of figured that BLR is a bit on the light side so was wondering about the recoil. I am actually thinking about a BLR purchase myself ( just cuzz I can) and I love levers is why I was asking.

 

[zombie1210]

It kicks, but nothing bad at all. I like the flat shooting 7mm for open country and clear cut hunting.

The BLR action is very strong. It locks up just like a bolt action rifle. With "cheap" Remington 150gr ammo, it shoots great.

 

[Coal Dragger]

Freedom,

Didn't mean to sound like a smart a$$ on my response. The BLR's I have shot were not too bad at all in the recoil department, but they are not exactly heavy given the aluminum receiver. They felt comparable to an average weight bolt action hunting rifle.

 

[zombie1210]

The short throw lever makes it very fast for a follow up shot.

 

[Coal Dragger]

Oh I see, I always thought they were aluminum receivers.

 

[zombie1210]

I don't know for sure, but it "feels" like steel.

# Made with Stainless Steel
# Matte Gray Finish
# Fiber Optic Front Sight
# Drilled & Tapped for Mounts
# Crowned Muzzle
# Adjustable Sights
# Lever-Action Rotating Bolt
# Detachable Box Magazine
# Sling & Swivel Stud Come Installed
# Available in Following Calibers

* 22-250
* 243 Win
* 7mm-08 Rem
* 308 Win
* 358 Win
* 270 Win
* 30-06
* 7mm Rem Mag
* 300 Win Mag
* 300 WSM
* 270 WSM
* 7mm WSM
* 450 Marlin
* 325 WSM

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Love it.
That ought to do the trick all right. I love the BLRs and would like to have one in 7mm-08.

 

[zombie1210]

The box removable mags allow pointed bullets, and the bolt locks up front, on the barrel. So its basically a bolt action in a lever rifle.

I like these scopes a lot too. I guess I should, I've got them on 4 of my rifles.

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

Love it.
That ought to do the trick all right. I love the BLRs and would like to have one in 7mm-08.

Exactly what I was thinking about as well Paul (Brilliant minds)

 

[Lloyd Smale]

blrs arent that light. My fathers 308 is as heavy as most 22 inch bolt guns.

 

[zombie1210]

I think this one is 7 3/4 pounds without scope, mounts and rings. I use to have a BLR in .257 Roberts and it was right at 7 lbs or a hair under.

 

[Shimitup]

Nice rifle, I was just carefully eyeing your hammer clearance. I'm about to put a scope on mine, are those medium height rings? My BLR is an older 81 with a steel receiver chambered in .358 Win. I'm leaning toward a Burris Fullfield 2x7 to try and keep the package on the small side. I'll likely never shoot it past 200 yd.

 

[zombie1210]

A smith put the mounts and rings on it. I believe they are Talley medium.

 

[smartshot]

beautiful rifle, but personally I would go with the 308