Mell How accurate is a BLR?
The . 308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy.
Where are Browning BLR made?
Japan
Made in Japan from 1973 to present. In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Model 81 BLR was introduced in 1981.
When did the BLR Model 81 come out?
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, many owners prefer the steel receiver version.
When did the Browning BLR 81 change its name?
Browning is still Browning, among the highest quality guns made anywhere. I assure you my BLR has a steel frame. My records show I bought it in 1990. My understanding is that the receiver was made of aluminum when they changed the name from BLR 81 to BLR Lightning in 1995. That date is from Wikipedia so take it for what it is worth.
What kind of receiver does a Browning BLR use?
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, many owners prefer the steel receiver version.
What makes a BLR different from a Winchester?
Winchester style levers have the locking bolts in the back of the receiver which makes the thin side plates of the receiver have to absorb the energy of firing. They are weak and effect the accuracy of those style guns. The BLR does not have that problem at all and will shoot with a bolt gun.