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Old 06-03-2009, 02:25 AM
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Default Browning BLR Takedown Rifle


For many years now I've owned 'bolt actions' and 'single shots' almost exclusively. I'm not really a snob about it ... it's just the way my shooting life has unfolded over the years.

This year I'm thinking of "stepping out of the box", and trying something a little different ... a Browning BLR, in the 'Takedown' version . . .





http://www.browning.com/products/cat..._id=012#center


"Why?" you might ask. Well, I guess it's just a matter of; 'Cuz' ... I want to try something a little different this time, and the 'Takedown' version appears to be easier to service and maintain than the standard version.

Yes ... I know. The BLR may not be considered a 'true' lever action rifle. Properly defined, the BLR is a; "lever operated bolt action rifle". I guess it's got my interest mainly because it's a 'lever' rifle that can handle modern high-powered ammunition (30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag., 270 WSM, etc.), unlike traditional lever rifles by Winchester, Marlin, etc.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the Winchesters or Marlins ... I'm just exploring Browning's version of the 'lever' idea.

I've got my fingers crossed that there are a few AO Members out there who have some experience with BLR's that they would be willing to share. Any thoughts, ideas, pros, cons, suggestions, feed-back, etc., would be 'GREATLY' appreciated!

Thanks,
TF
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