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I finally got the the range today. My "go-to" primer is WLR. For some reason about half of my reloads didn't fire on the first try. I had some other cases that were loaded with different primers that I took along as sighters. They all fired lawlessly.
When I got home I first tried resetting the sizing die thinking that it might be set too far back and headspace allows the case to slide forward.
Not the issue. When I switched out for CCI #34 primers, they all fired. Winchesters still not 100%
I might have a bad batch of primers. I bought them from GB and them were reportedly stored correctly...
I hope to try the WLR in my Rem 673.
I also sprayed GunScrubber down into the firing pin channel just to make sure. No difference.
So do you think it might be the primers or an issue with the gun? Traditionally the WLR has been easy to ignite in other guns. Is the BLR known for light hammer spring?
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FWIW, I found a small applicator tube for GunScrubber and have given it a couple of shots into the firing pin hole. Gun is sitting with lever open hoping that this will resolve the problem.
No idea how long the gun was sitting before I got it.
Lots of crud ran out of the action as well.
Fingers crossed...
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Hopefully that works out for you.
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WStrayer,
I spelled it out for u. Pull the buttstock and soak the entire action.
Get a small-nozzle air sprayer and spray the cleaner oughtta the thing.
Then oil with sea foam deep-creep (different product than the cleaner)
The 2 different sea foam products are gentle on the finish,especially if it's a painted aluminum receiver......
Last edited by mainer_in_ak; 01/28/23.
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If the GunScrubber doesn't work I will look into the Sea Foam
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I have two other 358 wins a savage 99 and a savage bolt gun the BLR has been on my radar just need to get the nerve up to spend the money awesome caliber my 02, you already have what you need, have two, cut one down, hog killing machines
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I have a pre 81 BLR in 358. Plan on using it for bear this spring. Only complaint is the trigger. I have 200 gr interlocks and a few 225 gamekings. Thought about trying Hammers as well, as I had pretty good luck with then out of an 06. Any loads that you recommend?
I have some TAC i would like to try, but some of the data seems to be to hot for a lever action.
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The BLR will take whatever you can throw at a bolt.
Looks like great choices though. Can’t see a loser.
Semper Fi
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I have a pre 81 BLR in 358. Plan on using it for bear this spring. Only complaint is the trigger. I have 200 gr interlocks and a few 225 gamekings. Thought about trying Hammers as well, as I had pretty good luck with then out of an 06. Any loads that you recommend?
I have some TAC i would like to try, but some of the data seems to be to hot for a lever action. 178 Shock Hammer over RL-7 is my current fav load for my .358 W pre-64 FWT. Accurate and destructive on WT’s. DF
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as a dealer i just check to see if any new BLR`s are available from wholesalers not a one , sure glad i have a few BLR`S just not a 358 Win. but i did get a few years ago a take-down S.S. 30-06 BLR for myself. good luck finding a 358 Win. ,Pete53
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LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
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I checked a couple of months ago and Briwning is not building the BLR in 358 Win. I picked up an UL off of GB..I was out of time but is now fixed. Super! Loves the Speer 180.jfp.
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I checked a couple of months ago and Briwning is not building the BLR in 358 Win. I picked up an UL off of GB..I was out of time but is now fixed. Super! Loves the Speer 180.jfp. Tell us about getting it timed. Those are in another league, IMO. And the triggers. DF
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