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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

thanks the take down gun looks interesting.

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.

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.

Dan

I hope the break down 358 works and is reasonably accurate

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!

Thats pretty much what I was going to say. The pistol grip feels better, the straight grip is much more visually pleasing.

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.

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%.

I prefer the pre 81 model with a straight stock. Mine has a leuplod Alaskan 3X. Perfect combo for the 358 win.

garyb11,
That rifle looks to be a BLR 81. Not the "pre 81" with the magazine that hangs well below the receiver.

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.

I love my takedown BLR 7mm-08. No problems with the receiver mounted scope.

Here's my 308 Win BLR with a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 and single piece DNZ mount/rings.

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