Browning BLR

BLR
300px A Browning BLR, with the addition of a scope
Type	Rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Karl R. Lewis
Manufacturer	Browning Arms Company
Specifications
Weight	6lb 8oz-7lb 12oz
Barrel length	16-24 inches
Cartridge	Various (see Calibers section)
Action	Lever-action
Feed system	3-5 round detachable magazine
Sights	Open sights, drilled and tapped for optional scope mounts

The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle manufactured by Browning Arms Company. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in calibers from .22-250 Remington to .325 WSM and .450 Marlin.

Design

The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. Because of this, the BLR can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip bullets that would be inappropriate for the tubular magazines more commonly used in lever-action rifles. Another difference is the geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. Another notable feature is that the trigger moves with the lever when it is operated, which prevents the shooter's trigger finger from being pinched between the lever and the stock when the lever is closed.

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Browning BLR in 7mm Remington Magnum (note the gear in the open action)

Variants

Production of the BLR began in the 1960s. The original "Model 81 BLR" revision had a steel receiver, which was changed to an aluminum alloy receiver with the introduction of the "Model 81 Lightning BLR" in 1995. Although this made the rifle lighter, some owners prefer the steel receiver version. The Model 81 also incorporates changes to the action. The rifles are made in short-action and long-action models to accommodate a variety of calibers and is available with a straight-grip or pistol-grip stock. A takedown model for easy transportation and shipping is also available. The Black Label Edition include a rugged straight grip laminated wood stock, matte black finish on the metalwork, a multitude of Picatinny scope bases and there’s the sleek flash hider mounted at the end of the 16-inch barrel.

Calibers Available

Calibers available in the Browning BLR:

• .22-250 Remington
• .223 Remington
• .257 Roberts
• .243 Winchester
• .270 Winchester
• .270 Winchester Short Magnum
• .30-06 Springfield
• .300 Winchester Magnum
• .300 Winchester Short Magnum
• .308 Winchester
• .325 Winchester Short Magnum
• .358 Winchester
• .450 Marlin
• 7mm Remington Magnum
• 7mm Winchester Short Magnum
• 7mm-08 Remington

See also

• Winchester Model 1895

External links

• Browning BLR page