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08-23-2017, 11:01 PM
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Well, I do appreciate every single post in this thread! Thank you all!
Also, I do not like to brag, but
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08-24-2017, 10:46 AM
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Buy it ... you will be dissapoited if you don't ... pretty rifle's can be hunted with for year's with out a scratch if you use common sence !!!
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The gloss finish on the WGM line is quite prone to surface nicks, but I've hunted mine hard and only gone into the wood in one spot. I cringed at the first noticeable gouge, but it's just a sign I love my rifle now.
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08-24-2017, 11:08 AM
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Sweet looking rifle. I am sure it will serve you well.
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08-24-2017, 11:41 AM
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Great rifle / cartridge combo. I wouldn't worry about ammo, it is readily available. I personally like the offerings from Federal Premium, been using their Nosler partition and TSX for a number of years in 140 gr. Nothing has argued with me yet about being under gunned.
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08-24-2017, 01:16 PM
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Buy it and enjoy it!!
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08-24-2017, 01:20 PM
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The BLR is a fine rifle with the only detractor being the trigger. Its awful compared to a well tuned bolt action, but it can still be used.
My father hunted for years with a BLR in 300 WM and we both used it to kill quite a few animals. I did take a WT buck at a hair under 400yds so it can be used in a stretch.
Such a rifle in 7mm-08 would do its owner well.
Happy hunting.
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08-24-2017, 02:08 PM
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I have the BLR in 308 (pistol grip) and absolutely love it. Best fitting rifle of any I own. It's my choice for whitetail, without hesitation. Amazing size for stalking and bush hunting.
Do it!! Then go buy more rifles later...
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Following up here after sighting mine in yesterday...
I know a lot can go into making a rifle sight-in well (or not), but yesterday took me 3 shots. I sent a 4th down the pipe for giggles. My BLR has been a tack driver from day 1.
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08-24-2017, 02:16 PM
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Enjoy!
Beautiful Rifle! My father's '81 BLR is still my favorite to shoot. I think you made a fine purchase. Best of luck this season!
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08-24-2017, 02:27 PM
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Congrats. That is a beautiful rifle and in a great calibre too😀
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08-24-2017, 02:39 PM
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Grats on the new rifle.
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08-28-2017, 07:35 AM
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Well, I do appreciate every single post in this thread! Thank you all!
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I bet you still have a smile on your face. 
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08-28-2017, 02:58 PM
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I do
I still have not shot it though, but I did put it in my hands quite a few times since it draws a smile every time
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08-28-2017, 09:41 PM
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Your new rifle will serve you well. I know i like the BLRs i have.
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08-31-2017, 06:46 AM
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I have one in 243,it is beat up pretty bad but still shoots and is a great deer rifle.I haven't used it for quite a few years but it did take alot of deer.
I like the stainless version and I think 7-08 is a perfect cal.
Good luck with it.
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08-31-2017, 08:14 AM
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Beautiful rifle, my grandad fed a family of 8 with his old BLR in 308, still functioned flawlessly many years later.
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