Older BLR Scope Base

[JeffDilla]

I have a Browning BLR manufactured in 1993 and need new scope rings for it. Does anyone know if the screws that come with new BLR bases match the tapped holes on the older rifle? I'm assuming they'd keep them consistent over the years, but you know what they say about assuming things...

Thanks.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Most likely, they are the same.
Don't get too feisty torquing the screws on your reciever. The aluminum is easy to strip out.
My BLR is an early '81 with steel reciever. It had Weaver bases on it when I aquired it from the widow of my best friend after he passed away in '98. Only change I made was to replace Steel medium height rings and compact Leupold 2-7, with low aluminum rings and standard Vari-X 2-7x. Rear sight required medium rings for front scope bell to clear it.
I also removed the heavy thick recoil pad and fitted a Boyd's 1/2" pad. Vastly improved the pointing and handling of the rifle. Reduced weight a half pound, too.
Even though it's in a heavy hitter caliber (.358win), recoil isn't bad. However, I just prefer my Marlin M336 .35Rem. Better trigger, equal accuracy and punch.

 

[JeffDilla]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I used a Browning IMS to mount a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 on my BLR from the 70's. Worked perfectly.



Michael C.