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I like any cartridge that increases firearm sales, even if I have no personal interest in said cartridge. I agree, great perspective AussieGunWriter!
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for me i still wish Browning chambered a 338 Win.Mag. S.S. in a BLR with a 22 inch barrel that would a great bear rifle and ammo would be easy to find also.
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Had 5-6 in the past, the Steel 7mm-08 was a favorite, but with Henry making an American built option I have no need for one.
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To each his own, but to me the 7mm-08 is the perfect round for the BLR. 308 is a great one, too, but the 7mm would take it a bit farther.
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I don't see the 6.5 Creedmoor offering on Browning's website. ??
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And why do you suppose Browning quit making the takedown in the pistol grip version?
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I don't see the 6.5 Creedmoor offering on Browning's website. ?? i just put a scoped my 6.5 Creedmoor BLR S.S. and sold the other one also so yep they made some and these 6.5 Creedmoor BLR`,s are nice !
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I don't see the 6.5 Creedmoor offering on Browning's website. ?? i just put a scoped my 6.5 Creedmoor BLR S.S. and sold the other one also so yep they made some and these 6.5 Creedmoor BLR`,s are nice ! Any pictures of your new rifle? I’m not a Browning BLR guy but I always thought they filled a small niche. For a saddle gun that was fairly trim, chambered in popular cartridges that could reach out there and was meant to be scoped I think the BLR fits the ticket. Of course us gun guys don’t need logic or reason as an excuse to add to our collection so “because I wanted it” is as good of a reason as any to buy another gun. 👍 When I had my shop (FFL) anything that I pre-sold to more than 1 person I ordered more for stock. Limited offerings and chamberings was a no brainer......if I could pre-sell a couple or more there was no question that once they were on the rack they got a lot of looks and usually didn’t last long. With the advent of internet gunbroker type sites there was just no downside to buying extras for stock.
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Once had a .223 BLR, then the model 81. Went down the road. Don't want another. It shot pretty well, but the trigger is terrible. And, I will take up for Jorge...  Even though I do have a few M-700's, I have one Wby MkV. But, it wears a 7RM Brux barrel in a McWoody Wby Express stock... Sorta Wby, but maybe not so much...  DF
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I Wonder why the 7 x 57 or 8 x 57 were not introduced?
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Once had a .223 BLR, then the model 81. Went down the road. Don't want another. It shot pretty well, but the trigger is terrible. And, I will take up for Jorge... Even though I do have a few M-700's, I have one Wby MkV. But, it wears a 7RM Brux barrel in a McWoody Wby Express stock... Sorta Wby, but maybe not so much... DF Yeah, Browning should put their time into a half way decent trigger pull rather than worrying about what new cartridge to chamber. An exterior finish on wood and metal that didn't flash like a neon sign might be nice too. Course Browning puts that glossy finish on the stock to try to cover for the fact that they use lumber grade wood. Works on lots of people who equate shine with quality
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I wouldn't have thought anybody would be Jonesing for a lever gun in 6.5 Creed but apparently it fills a niche. When I think of the 6.5 Creed I think long range bolt gun. OTOH, I wouldnt have thought to build a lever gun in a belted magnum cartridge either but it seems Browning sold a bunch of them. It just seems like 2 different markets, crammed into one package. Different strokes for different folks.
Edit: I agree on the awful trigger. I have a BLR 81 Lightweight in 308 and the trigger pull is 6 lbs.
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I saw a BLR in 222 REM for sale a few years ago, it sat for awhile before it sold.
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The takedowns are kinda interesting, not that I do any traveling. Reports of the crappy triggers are discouraging. Finding one to actually try is pretty iffy around here.
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Just saw a blued BLR in 6.5 C $865, that about right ? How much on the stainless ones? MB
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Where do I find one of these?
I've been asking Browning at various times for 5+ years to make a pistol grip takedown BLR in 6.5 Creedmoor!
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I like any cartridge that increases firearm sales, even if I have no personal interest in said cartridge. I'm in this camp. If Browning is making them and they're selling, then it's good for Browning and the shooting sports.
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Well I am not the arguing type of hunter. My thought is that this 6.5 Creedmoor has become a favorite for many hunters and perhaps I need to try it as well. Browning's BLR rifle seems ideal for me and my styles of hunting.
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Once had a .223 BLR, then the model 81. Went down the road. Don't want another. It shot pretty well, but the trigger is terrible. And, I will take up for Jorge... Even though I do have a few M-700's, I have one Wby MkV. But, it wears a 7RM Brux barrel in a McWoody Wby Express stock... Sorta Wby, but maybe not so much... DF Yeah, Browning should put their time into a half way decent trigger pull rather than worrying about what new cartridge to chamber. An exterior finish on wood and metal that didn't flash like a neon sign might be nice too. Course Browning puts that glossy finish on the stock to try to cover for the fact that they use lumber grade wood. Works on lots of people who equate shine with quality your not exactly right about the wood type my new 6.5 Creedmoor has great looking wood ,i just wish it was satin finished and i might change that to satin.
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I want a stainless takedown 35 Whelan. I'm getting rid of a bunch of stuff I don't use and was thinking of a BLR. Im wondering if it could be recorded to 35 Whelan from a 30-06?
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