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Browning BLR
reddnek
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Did browning ever make a takedown version in .308 from Belgium? Thanks.
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I will try the managed recoil shells in the 308 this weekend which are supposed to put me in the Energy FtLb range of the 243. If this is comfortable to her, all is satisfied except for my desire for a lighter driving gun. So far I'm interested in the Browing BLRs and X-Bolts at the same 6# 8oz weight. I have yet to put my hands on a 5.5# Ruger M77 Mark II Compact yet ... any experiences with this piece?
Can anyone help me with the manufacturing year?
CDM
thanks in advance
Terry
I prefer the straight stock over the pistol grip because it is lighter.
We do a lot of hunting in heavy brush and woods. The 308 is shorter, lighter, and easier to carry.
This years deer season starts two weeks from today. The BLR 270 will get it's first chance. I can't wait.
Great rifles.
Never had any trouble tearing them down and reassembling them.
Doug
The new ones are made in Japan, and have a different magazine which may be an improvement. Some say they are not a well made as the Belgian ones, but I can't say. They keep selling them so they are probably fine.
Anyway, if you don't mind an occasional round falling out of the magazine I can highly recommend getting a beat up Belgian one for the brush (As one in good shape is far too pretty to take into the field).
Dave