Don't know if the Browning BL-22 has much in common with the .308 version, but if so, here's my experience. I bought a new BL-22 and shot one box of shells thru it. I hated the trigger/lever assembly design and couldn't wait to get rid of it. I sold it immediately and bought a Marlin 39A which worked 10X better than the BL-22. Another concern I would have is a .308 in a light rifle is going to kick like a Missouri mule.