[SwampDonkey]

I'm coming back to hunting after a 20 year absense and I think the rifle I am going to buy is a Browning BLR stainless in 308.

I like the lever action, I like the "bolt like" locking mechanism and I like the stainless.

Is there any compelling reason I shouldn't buy this gun? Issues etc?

I orginaly wanted it in .243 but was convinced .308 was a better call. This will be strictly a deer gun.

Also any suggestions for a relativly low power, weather resistant scope for it?

Your thoughts?

[happytrout23]

.308 would be great plenty for deer and the option to use it on moose or elk if you get a chance. the 243 is a good deer calibre but if you want to take a shot at that throphy buck out past 200 yards the 308 will hit with more energy. and it's good to have you back

[SwampDonkey]

Ya, I wanted the BLR because I like that I can have a shell loaded and then just cock the hammer when I want to fire. My OCD makes me uncomfortable with normal safetys, I'm forever checking them and then I'm never really positive wether they are on or not. I like a hammer

I also like that I can buy cheap surpluss ammo for target practice with the .308

[johnk]

SwampDonkey, on 27 February 2010 - 07:28 PM, said:

Ya, I wanted the BLR because I like that I can have a shell loaded and then just cock the hammer when I want to fire. My OCD makes me uncomfortable with normal safetys, I'm forever checking them and then I'm never really positive wether they are on or not. I like a hammer

I also like that I can buy cheap surpluss ammo for target practice with the .308

Perhaps you should befriend someone who reloads. I did that about five years ago and home loads are way more consistent and predictable.

[Mike Mitchell]

John
what are your thoughts on the xbolts by browning I just ordered the new xbolt in 270 wsm
Mike

[johnk]

Mike Mitchell, on 03 March 2010 - 09:29 PM, said:

John
what are your thoughts on the xbolts by browning I just ordered the new xbolt in 270 wsm
Mike

Cheaply manufactured. Okay if you're gonna coddle it. I would send it back and get a Tikka for around the same money. If you're not a Tikka fan then spend the extra cash and get an A Bolt.

I do love your choice of calibres though. Great for Interior moose and big bucks!

[SwampDonkey]

johnk, on 01 March 2010 - 06:42 AM, said:

Perhaps you should befriend someone who reloads. I did that about five years ago and home loads are way more consistent and predictable.

I'm not really a good enough shot for the difference to be apreciated. I just like the idea of the cheap military ammo so I can get a bunch of practice in without re-mortgaging the house

[johnk]

SwampDonkey, on 13 March 2010 - 06:08 PM, said:

I'm not really a good enough shot for the difference to be apreciated. I just like the idea of the cheap military ammo so I can get a bunch of practice in without re-mortgaging the house

You don't have to be a good shot to appreciate the difference. When you take a box of shells and sight your rifle in before hunting season and use a different box for actual hunting season, you will risk inaccuracy! I understand the costs associated with ammo which is why I trade flies for bullets!

[Mike Mitchell]

SwampDonkey, on 26 February 2010 - 01:01 PM, said:

I'm coming back to hunting after a 20 year absense and I think the rifle I am going to buy is a Browning BLR stainless in 308.

I like the lever action, I like the "bolt like" locking mechanism and I like the stainless.

Is there any compelling reason I shouldn't buy this gun? Issues etc?

I orginaly wanted it in .243 but was convinced .308 was a better call. This will be strictly a deer gun.

Also any suggestions for a relativly low power, weather resistant scope for it?

Your thoughts?

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[overunder]

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[d6dan]

SwampDonkey, on 26 February 2010 - 09:01 PM, said:

I'm coming back to hunting after a 20 year absense and I think the rifle I am going to buy is a Browning BLR stainless in 308.

I like the lever action, I like the "bolt like" locking mechanism and I like the stainless.

Is there any compelling reason I shouldn't buy this gun? Issues etc?

I orginaly wanted it in .243 but was convinced .308 was a better call. This will be strictly a deer gun.

Also any suggestions for a relativly low power, weather resistant scope for it?

Your thoughts?

I own a BLR 81 in a 7mm-08 cal and I must say, It shoots unreal groups with Hornady 139gr sp. 3 shot group -3/8" inch.
I picked this rifle up with a 3x9x40 bushnell on it from a friend and I'm really impressed with it so far.. I own 2 other lever rifles and I like the way this one fits, feels and shoots the best.

[BCKID]

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[BCKID]

SwampDonkey, on 26 February 2010 - 01:01 PM, said:

I'm coming back to hunting after a 20 year absense and I think the rifle I am going to buy is a Browning BLR stainless in 308.

I like the lever action, I like the "bolt like" locking mechanism and I like the stainless.

Is there any compelling reason I shouldn't buy this gun? Issues etc?

I orginaly wanted it in .243 but was convinced .308 was a better call. This will be strictly a deer gun.

Also any suggestions for a relativly low power, weather resistant scope for it?

Your thoughts?

I bought a 243 BLR new in 1980. I have hunted most years with it and never missed a beat, Still in fine shape. Took some big muleys with it. 308 should be a good choice. BCKID

[kishman]

I own a BLR pistol grip in .325wsm and I have no complaints at all. It shoots my handloads at or under MOA - and I`ve never had a cycling issue, even with those short, fat cartriges. They are a fairly light Gun so it may kick a bit more than you remember .308`s kicking way back when. I don`t think you`ll be dissapointed, good luck!

[SwampDonkey]

Thanks folks, now I just need approval from "she who decides"

[Trevor Shpeley]

Maybe I'll just buy one of these and do a little duck hunting

[Huntwriter]

Trevor Shpeley, on 21 February 2011 - 12:16 AM, said:

Maybe I'll just buy one of these and do a little duck hunting

That will get the job done just nicely.

[604hunter]

I have a .270 for all of my deer, moose, elk, etc. I love it. I wouldn't use anything bigger.

I just picked up a Tikka .338 for Bison. Tikka comes guaranteed sub-moa. you say you dont need the accuracy but, if it doesnt cost any more.... you get the target with the 3 holes they shot to prove it!

I also got a zeiss 3x9x40mm for just over $600. This is cheap for a zeiss but not necessarily cheap!