Enfielder
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Seriously. What are all the drawbacks of this rifle? I have plenty of guns these days, but I keep looking. Thankfully, guns are not women because if they were, I’d be embroiled in a devastating cat fight every given day.
Tell me why I shouldn’t get a Browning BLR in .308.
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troy fairweather
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Only thing I can think of is the triggers aren't the best, definitely usable tho.
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Enfielder
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YOU‘RE NOT HELPING!!!!
I had one for several years and recently sold it since it was a safe queen. Don’t think I put even 100 rounds through it. Nothing wrong with it…just wasn’t shooting it and interests have gone in other directions.
Agreed that it’s just an average trigger. And I found it’s recoil to be a little heavy for a .308. HOWEVER, it was a fine, fun, handsome rifle and I’ve started to regret having sold it. Hope you find a nice one.
KCAce
Agreed that it’s just an average trigger. And I found it’s recoil to be a little heavy for a .308. HOWEVER, it was a fine, fun, handsome rifle and I’ve started to regret having sold it. Hope you find a nice one.
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adcoch1
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Sorry I can't help much, never owned one, but they are beautiful, smooth, envy worthy. I'd rather have a 358 win than the 308 though.
I was literally typing....." because its a in .308, not .358"
troy fairweather
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I still regret the stainless 358 takedown I passed on, think I even had most of the money then to.
adcoch1
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I like my cartridges like my women, just a little thick...
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Enfielder
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friends forever….They're too....um, elegant? They'll make your other rifles look bad? Too graceful? Too handy and easy to carry?
Hope that helped; I'm always here for you.
Larry
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Enfielder
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The .358 is what put the BLR on my radar. Practically speaking, the .308 seems like fit would be fed much more easily than the obscure Winchester cartridge.
If you hand load it's pretty easy. If you can't find 358, just use 308 cases..... Lots of 358 diameter bullets available too
Shooting factory it would be harder to feed it.
The 348 Winchester is the one that's really hard to find stuff for....
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Ks5shooter
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Im thinking....why are you asking,you should have it in your stable already.
Pat Riot
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Here is my list as to why you shouldn’t buy that Browning:
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lightman
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Sorry Bro, can't help you any! If ya want one, go for it!
mgmorden
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They've got those stupid levers. And I've heard some of them have a "takedown" feature where the gun literally just comes apart!
It sure is a pretty rifle. I might need to add one to my collection of 308's.
At 6.8lbs it weighs the same as my 16 inch Ruger SFAR 308.
Price is about the same.
Ruger = less felt recoil
4rds vs 25rds
Browning = Japan
Ruger = America
2 completely different rifles but same weight and similar price.
At 6.8lbs it weighs the same as my 16 inch Ruger SFAR 308.
Price is about the same.
Ruger = less felt recoil
4rds vs 25rds
Browning = Japan
Ruger = America
2 completely different rifles but same weight and similar price.
entropy
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First rule of BLR Club; Do NOT disassemble BLR!
ECVMatt
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I hunted with a family many years ago and I think they all used BLR's. They were nice rifles in the field and more than accurate for deer hunting. The only ones I have shot were in .243. I liked the way they carried and felt, but will agree with others that the trigger is just OK. I would definitely add one to the safe if the right opportunity presented itself.
351 WINCHESTER
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The lop on the BLR are too long for my build. The only others that I have found to have excessive lop are Italian shotguns. You're mileage may vary.
The Bushmaster
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I have an early BLR and (contrary to post #2) it has a fine trigger pull and is quite accurate. If you found one at a good price...Get it.
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Are you married? If so ask your wife why you shouldn't buy the Browning. She'll offer some helpful insights.
EIB0879
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I have a BLR in .243 circa 1971 and my BIL has a .308 circa 1971 that we inherited from my step-father.
They are a little heavy for a lever action but balance well. As mentioned the trigger isn't light but it is manageable for a hunting rifle trigger. I would never disassemble the action because I would never get it back together again. The older BLRs that we have use the "guppy" magazines which are unobtanium for the most part.
The older ones have the high gloss finish. I took the wood down some and use camo bow tape on it when needed.
I would not hesitate buying one of the newer ones though. Or an older one for that matter.
They are a little heavy for a lever action but balance well. As mentioned the trigger isn't light but it is manageable for a hunting rifle trigger. I would never disassemble the action because I would never get it back together again. The older BLRs that we have use the "guppy" magazines which are unobtanium for the most part.
The older ones have the high gloss finish. I took the wood down some and use camo bow tape on it when needed.
I would not hesitate buying one of the newer ones though. Or an older one for that matter.
The shin shredder 2000 was already taken I suppose?
