NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S BLR

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Really a nice gun. I think you're getting the hang of this gunsmithing stuff.

Have you tested the BLR for repeatibility taking the barrel off/on?

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[Mr. Smith]

Thanks for the complement.
As to the repeatability not yet on the gun if the pics.

[J-Dub]

I've always wondered when someone was going to do this with a BLR. The ability to shoot .308 is just too attractive to pass up.

I passed up on one in 243 a few yrs ago for a steal and still regret it.


How durable are these guns?

[militarymoron]

that's a beautiful rifle. how does that stock compare to the one with the pistol grip, as far a comfort goes? i was looking at the different models and wondered which of the two styles i'd pick, if i were to get one.

[Mr. Smith]

I've always wondered when someone was going to do this with a BLR. The ability to shoot .308 is just too attractive to pass up.

I passed up on one in 243 a few yrs ago for a steal and still regret it.


How durable are these guns?

They are an old design with a long track record of service.

People in the PSD roles in places where you cannot have semi auto box fed rifles have used them for years.

[Mr. Smith]

that's a beautiful rifle. how does that stock compare to the one with the pistol grip, as far a comfort goes? i was looking at the different models and wondered which of the two styles i'd pick, if i were to get one.

The strait stock is more comfortable to hold and the pistol grip is bigger.

People say the pistol grip gives you better trigger finger placement.

I would say the strait stock is my favorite.

[Suwannee Tim]

I like it. I have never had a lever gun but I want to play with a couple or three and a BLR is on my list. I also want a 358 Winchester and the BLR is one of the few, maybe only production rifles offered in 358 so I can kill two birds with one stone. I am skeptical of the detachable barrel feature. How is the barrel retained? Is it sturdy? Durable? Does it hold the barrel tightly? Is the receiver aluminum? I think all the BLRs have aluminum receivers.

[Mr. Smith]

I like it. I have never had a lever gun but I want to play with a couple or three and a BLR is on my list. I also want a 358 Winchester and the BLR is one of the few, maybe only production rifles offered in 358 so I can kill two birds with one stone. I am skeptical of the detachable barrel feature. How is the barrel retained? Is it sturdy? Durable? Does it hold the barrel tightly? Is the receiver aluminum? I think all the BLRs have aluminum receivers.

BLR receivers are aluminum, the barrel is on a cam lock with a lever, it is sturdy, and tight as can be.

[Suwannee Tim]

The BLR is offered in impressive array of calibers, from 223 to 450 Marlin and including 358 and 300 magnum. A lot of these guns are under 7 pounds. I imagine they kick pretty impressively. I don't suppose a 300 magnum lever gun is something you will shoot thousands of shots through. How does the 308 kick? What's it weigh? How did you attach the optic?

[mkmckinley]

Interesting, you don't see a LR every day. Every time you post one of your lever guns I get thiiiiiis close to having you build me one. Once I finay decide on a caliber and get the funds together I'm going to do it.

Is the Aimpoint finished to match the receiver? If so what finish did you use?