Bill_Rights
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You may read post and view photos before voting! [And, oops, I've been informed that in choice #3 in the poll, "Remington" should be "Winchester".]
I am in the market for a lever gun, and I was looking into a "classic", in maybe a pistol caliber, until I discovered the BLR. This would be primarily a close-mid-range deer rifle, since I already have a .308 semi-auto with 20-round mag capacity for HD/SHTF contingency. I just want a good-looking, practical, all-business, kinda truck-gun/brush-gun rifle. I would probably put a 3-9X scope on it.
Here are the photos and details (of .358Win version, when applicable):
Here are the specs on the .358Win version:
And here's a review of the .358Win version from Jeff Quinn, a man who never once, to my knowledge, published a review of a gun he didn't like. So take it for what it's worth.
QUESTIONS:
a) Anyone have a BLR (any chambering) and want to comment?
b) Trigger feel/function?
c) Any downside to trigger moving with the lever (advantage: supposed to prevent pinching of fingers during operation of the lever)?
d) Note the rack-and-pinion drive for the bolt: Is that OK? Overkill? Slow to operate? Subject to debris jamming?
e) Is the detachable box magazine on lever rifle offered by any company other than Browning? Why isn't it really popular? You can use spire-point bullets with it and not need Hornady Leverevolution. But, capacity is no greater than traditional tube magazine.
f) What do you think of the Win .358 cartridge? Availability? Ammo price? Hand load-ability?
I like the light weight and short format (almost carbine). The "pistol grip" version just looks right to me.
I am in the market for a lever gun, and I was looking into a "classic", in maybe a pistol caliber, until I discovered the BLR. This would be primarily a close-mid-range deer rifle, since I already have a .308 semi-auto with 20-round mag capacity for HD/SHTF contingency. I just want a good-looking, practical, all-business, kinda truck-gun/brush-gun rifle. I would probably put a 3-9X scope on it.
Here are the photos and details (of .358Win version, when applicable):
Here are the specs on the .358Win version:
Action Lever
Caliber 358 Winchester
Barrel Length 20"
Capacity 4 + 1
Trigger Single Stage
Safety Hammer Safety
Length 40 "
Weight 6 1/2 lbs
Stock American Walnut
Finish Blue
Manufacturer's Price $859.00
Gander Mtn Price $819.99
And here's a review of the .358Win version from Jeff Quinn, a man who never once, to my knowledge, published a review of a gun he didn't like. So take it for what it's worth.
QUESTIONS:
a) Anyone have a BLR (any chambering) and want to comment?
b) Trigger feel/function?
c) Any downside to trigger moving with the lever (advantage: supposed to prevent pinching of fingers during operation of the lever)?
d) Note the rack-and-pinion drive for the bolt: Is that OK? Overkill? Slow to operate? Subject to debris jamming?
e) Is the detachable box magazine on lever rifle offered by any company other than Browning? Why isn't it really popular? You can use spire-point bullets with it and not need Hornady Leverevolution. But, capacity is no greater than traditional tube magazine.
f) What do you think of the Win .358 cartridge? Availability? Ammo price? Hand load-ability?
I like the light weight and short format (almost carbine). The "pistol grip" version just looks right to me.
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