Have tried various Browning leverguns and been dissatisfied due hard cycling due to lack of primary extraction.
***NOT to start an argument.***
I've heard this before and 'simply' don't understand what the diff. is.
I've had several BLRs from 243,308, & 358. I also handloaded them and NOT lightly. I can't say I ever had 'hard extraction' problems.
I really don't understand why some have and I haven't.
That said, a BLR or Sav 99 are NOT bolt guns which the OP stated is his pref..