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My BF has a Belgian made in .308.

It was beat down largely and had no condition to it, inside or out. But he knew more than I did about firearms in general, at the time. We were in college with no money, and it was a wise (cheap) grab on his part.

I love shooting that gun.

So much so it made a huge impression on me in Terms of the Chambering and hunting where I’m at.

Ditched a wonderful Jap browning 7RM medallion to get into a .308, but not a BAR. Though I’d love to have one. Talk about easy to shoot. Just fun and functional.

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BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.



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I have a older Belgium BAR in 270 Win. and have owned 2 different ones in 300 Win., shoot very well and I have never had a issue with them...heavy but that doesn't bother me.

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Originally Posted by jackmountain
BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.

You forgot to mention the Savage 99.


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Originally Posted by jackmountain
BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.


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Originally Posted by jackmountain
BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.

We’re talking BAR’s, not BLR’s, but whichever…

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Originally Posted by deflave
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BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.

You forgot to mention the Savage 99.

Lol. Touché

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Originally Posted by deflave
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BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.

You forgot to mention the Savage 99.

Top of the list, and I assumed a given. It’s only saving Grace is the lack of a detachable magazine.

I would have to add, I’m not aware of anything made by savage during any period of time that I’d admit to owning. They are the firearms version of a fat girl after a case of beer.



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Originally Posted by Dixie_Dude
The 308, 7mm 08, and the 243 are shorter actions. The 270 will be longer action and thus heavier. I had a 308 BLR that my son has now and loved it. Very accurate. Had to clean with a snake so I wouldn't have to take the lever and bolt out. It has to be on the exact gear to close properly if you take it apart. A long time ago I had one in 3006. Wasn't that heavy, but longer than the shorter actions.
We are talking BAR here, not a BLR lever action.

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I might add, the hinged magazine was handy. Drop it down and top it off.

If your used to a fine trigger of a Remington or something, you’ll be a little disappointed with the BAR trigger.

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Originally Posted by jackmountain
BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.
Jack, you're in the wrong thread, dude.

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Originally Posted by jackmountain
Originally Posted by deflave
Originally Posted by jackmountain
BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.

You forgot to mention the Savage 99.

Top of the list, and I assumed a given. It’s only saving Grace is the lack of a detachable magazine.

I would have to add, I’m not aware of anything made by savage during any period of time that I’d admit to owning. They are the firearms version of a fat girl after a case of beer.

The C's have detachable magazines.

I don't think firearms are your strong suit.

LOL


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BLR’s are clunky pieces of scheit. Lever actions should be nostalgic. The BLR, Winchester 88/100, Sako Finnwolf, Ruger 96/22 type guns have zero attraction for me.
Jack, you're in the wrong thread, dude.

By five country miles.

LOL


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I never could understand why dudes got to jump into a conversation and not add anything positive.

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I've owned several. The Jap 300 I had was heavy but was easy to shoot and shot good. I also had a beautiful Belgium 308. I loved that gun. I bought it about 10 years ago for less than 1K.

I'd still have it today if somebody hadn't offered me 2300 for it about a year ago.

If I was going to buy another I'd get another Belgium 308, but the price of them has gone through the roof in the last few years.


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BARs used to be insanely popular around here, but now that every woods hunter believes he has to have a 1/2 MOA capable rifle, you just don't see that many anymore, it the woods or on the racks. New ones are pretty hard to get when we attempt to order one. My one and only BAR is the ShortTrack version in .325 WSM. It shoots well enough for my purposes but isn't the track driver that some report with their BARs. One day I intend to play with hand loads for it, but if I feel the need to reach out with a .325, I'll reach for the 1885 single shot.


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I have an old BAR 270 from about 1988 that I loved back in the day. but I rarely pick it up. I love my Savage bolts too much. Accuracy is everything.

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I never could understand why dudes got to jump into a conversation and not add anything positive.

I'm usually drunk.


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I have an old BAR 270 from about 1988 that I loved back in the day. but I rarely pick it up. I love my Savage bolts too much. Accuracy is everything.

How accurate is your "BAR 270?"


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I had a late 60s BAR in 300 win mag .it shot real well.


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