AR10 or BLR?

[Nico Testosteros]

Which would be easiest to take down/clean and for deer and hog hunting in Texas? I realize they are completely different designs. I've got a Rem 700 for hunting right now along with a Finn M39, No. 4 Mk. 1.*, and a K31. I'm gonna scope the K31 so I will be able to hunt with that as well.
Basically, I'm asking y'all's opinion on my next present to myself. I've been very good.
Thx, Nico

 

[Z-Michigan]

The AR-10 (any .308 AR) is very easy to strip and clean. It's a 10 minute job if you're not trying to make it spotless. Haven't tried the BLR.

 

[68wj]

What is your rationale for narrowing it down to these 2?

 

[stockett]

I love my blr and think it is one of the finest hunting rifles made. However there would be no comparison between the two. The ar10 would be much easier to take down and clean. Cleaning the blr must be done from the muzzle. In fact other than removing the magazine Browning's manual discourages further disassembling. The ar10 will disassemble very easily for cleaning and maintenance. The question is if it is worth the extra 3 lbs of weight?

P.s. many people will come along to tell you how offal the blr handling is, it might be true for them, but it works great for me. I didn't know I should hate my blr until I checked the internet.

 

[Nico Testosteros]

I narrowed it down to these two because I have the bolt action area covered. Either would be nice for quick follow up shots if there are lots of hogs around or if I don't make a good shot on a deer on the first go round.
I like the BLRs accuracy and range, for a lever action. I don't have a semiauto of any sort.
I've considered a DSA FAL also. That'd be kinda cool, but heavy. I don't want another pretty, blued, rifle. I want stainless or a finish that will take being banged around getting into the stand, etc. My Remington 700 is a CDL and I cringe anytime I get a new ding in it. Silly, I know. It's a tool and is going to get character as I use it.

I'm fully aware I don't need another rifle for what I do. I tend to be a "collector" for whichever hobby I get into be it vintage stereos or bicycles or outdoor gear or whatever.

 

[jmorris]

Neither will be as easy as your bolt to clean. I don't have a BLR and my AR 10 is more weight than I like to carry, it would be fine for stand hunting but I don't use it for that either. One at a time to dress is all of the work I need.

 

[Ole Humpback]

Browning is now making a takedown version of the BLR.

 

[TexAg]

I'd be more tempted by the BLR for hunting or even the BAR for weight considerations. Heck, I think all you need is a boresnake 90% of the time.

 

[Rexster]

A BLR is best NOT detail-stripped for cleaning! The gears must me "timed" just right, and knowledge of how to do this right is not widespread. The Takedown BLR barrels can be taken apart, into two units, for swabbing the bore. Don't take the individual units apart.

It is not just the BLR. Go to a site devoted to traditional lever rifles, and questions about detailed stripping are normally answered with advice against doing so. Lever rifles can be maintained for years without detailed disassembly.

Assuming the AR10 is like an AR15, it is MUCH more suited to detailed stripping and cleaning.

 

[suzukisam]

I know you gave specifics but consider an AR15 in 6.8. Lighter, cheaper, and almost as much stopping power at a short range. they are well documented on hogs, and deer, and it sounds like your looking for more of brush type gun! otherwise 308 AR all day long! they are designed for cleaning with ease... I love leaver guns but not as easy to maintain as an AR

 

[Nico Testosteros]

Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate it!

Nico