Is the Browning BLR accurate?
Really, 400 yards should be about maximum for this rifle, as repeatable accuracy is not as good as a typical bolt action rifle. Most owners report groups ranging from 1-4 MOA. If you fall into the middle of that range, then 400 yard shots are pushing the limits of taking a deer humanely.
Is Browning discontinuing the BLR?
BLR Rifles No Longer In Production.
What calibers are available in a BLR?
Cartridges available in the Browning BLR:
- . 22-250 Remington.
- . 223 Remington.
- . 257 Roberts.
- . 25-06 Remington ( Limited Run of 150 for Kones Corner)
- . 243 Winchester.
- . 270 Winchester.
- . 270 Winchester Short Magnum.
- . 284 Winchester.
Who makes a lever action 223?
223 Rem and 5.56 NATO | Rifles | Henry Repeating Arms | Henry Repeating Arms.
What is the best caliber for Browning BLR?
308 would be the best caliber.
How reliable are lever action rifles?
For whatever reason, lever actions have a reputation for being rugged, tough, and reliable. They’re the perfect gun for the prepper or outdoor survivalist. The truth is that, compared to almost any other rifle being made today, lever actions are more delicate and prone to failure.
What is the best lever action rifle?
Here are my picks for the top 10 lever actions.
- Winchester 1886.
- Winchester 1894.
- Winchester 1887 Shotgun.
- Savage Model 99.
- Browning BLR. Browning Lever Action Rifle.
- Marlin 39A. Marlin 39A .22 LR.
- Marlin 336. Marlin 336 in .35 Remington.
- Marlin 1895. Marlin Model 1895M in .450 Marlin.
Is the Browning BLR takedown rifle a good rifle?
The fit and finish throughout the rifle is quite good. The butt pad, for instance, has been affixed to the stock expertly. Mechanically, the rifle operates as nice as it looks. Removing, loading, and inserting the box magazine are intuitive operations.
Is the WSSM chamberd Browning a good rifle?
For those who have an existing WSSM-chamberd Browning rifle, this information below can be interesting. With today’s optics, many long range shooters are leaning to the slower, larger bullets that can be dialed in on a high-performance scope.
Is the Winchester Super Short Magnum a Browning?
Winchester Super Short Magnums occupy a unique place in the history of high-performance calbier development. Although we are currently not manufacturing any rfiles in WSSM calibers, many past Browning rifles were. For those who have an existing WSSM-chamberd Browning rifle, this information below can be interesting.
What can you do with a Browning lever action rifle?
My BLR has seen use in two traditional lever-action pastimes: plinking and hunting. There is of course one other use lever rifles have been historically pressed into and are sometimes still used for — self-defense — but I don’t think Browning had that in mind given the BLRs limited capacity and expensive magazines.