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I have an interest in a 358 win for deer hunting and wondered what the consensus was for the BLR regards straight or pistol grip? I really like the stainless gun but the takedown is only available in the model 81 style and not sure how repeatable that will be with a receiver mounted scope. Anyhow I think I want to try the 358 win and this looks like a good gun to try it in.
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I have only had a pistol grip BLR, it felt so good I can't imagine the straight grip feeling any better. Currently without a BLR but I would really love a pistol grip 450 Marlin for bear protection. The 358 would be a really sweet gun so I would go for it. The best thing you could do is handle both and see if you like one style better than the other.
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I love my takedown BLR 30-06. No problems with accuracy with the receiver mounted scope. It is a shorter range gun for me, no plans for 300+ yard shots.
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in my experience the pistol grips are easier to carry/cradle. i like the look of straight stock better though.
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Off the bench I feel I can group better the pistol grip. The pistol grip comes out of the saddle scabbard easier ( the grip helps). But the straight grip looks cooler IMO.
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I have owned both a prefer the straight stock, it just feels better to Me.....The BLR is an excellent great handling rifle in either stock configuration.......Hb
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thanks the take down gun looks interesting.
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Own a pre '81 BLR in .358 with the straight stock. Own other lever guns with straight and pistol grip stocks. Never noticed much difference.
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You have to handle both style rifles and see for yourself.
I really love the looks of the pistol grip but after handling both styles, the straight grip fit me best. Mine's a 358. Great gun cartridge combo.
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I hope the break down 358 works and is reasonably accurate
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Pretty much, a straight grip, stainless, takedown BLR in .358 or .338 topped with a fix 4x is about the only rifle I'd even remotely want anymore.
Which, of course, means, I want one... LOL!
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in my experience the pistol grips are easier to carry/cradle. i like the look of straight stock better though. Thats pretty much what I was going to say. The pistol grip feels better, the straight grip is much more visually pleasing.
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I bought a 358 BLR just over a year ago. It has a straight grip and I don't have any issues with that. No issues with function, and the 100 yard accuracy is on par with my bolt rifles. The cheap stamped steel magazines are another story.
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Both of mine are scoped and straight grip, .308 SS take down and a blued .358. I like the TD model better because it is easier to clean. Both are more accurate than I need them to be and feed and function 100%.
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I prefer the pre 81 model with a straight stock. Mine has a leuplod Alaskan 3X. Perfect combo for the 358 win.
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garyb11, That rifle looks to be a BLR 81. Not the "pre 81" with the magazine that hangs well below the receiver.
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I think the straight grip is faster on target than the pistol grip stock.
I owned an early 358 BLR with a straight grip. It is my preference.
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I love my takedown BLR 7mm-08. No problems with the receiver mounted scope.
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Here's my 308 Win BLR with a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 and single piece DNZ mount/rings.
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I own 2 BLR brownings both with pistol grip,i plan on buying a 358 win. next year with a pistol grip but not a take down
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