How accurate is a BROWNING BLR 308?

308 offers enough power to get the job done without the recoil and noise that newer magnums come with and is a great companion for this rifle. Really, 400 yards should be about maximum for this rifle, as repeatable accuracy is not as good as a typical bolt action rifle. Most owners report groups ranging from 1-4 MOA.

Does Browning make lever action rifles?

Description. The Browning® BLR® Lightweight Lever-Action Rifle delivers rapid fire with hard-hitting big game cartridges. A detachable box magazine allows the use of pointed-tipped bullets, greatly increasing range, compared to traditional lever-actions with tubular magazines.

How accurate is the BROWNING BLR?

It is good to carry gun in thick woods, light, quick to shoulder and points well. However it is not as accurate as my Savage or Weatherby rifles off of the bench. I can consistently get sub MOA groups from those bolt guns from a rest. The BLR averages a 2 inch 4 shot group at 100 yards.

Is a 270 or 308 bigger?

270 vs 308: Cartridge Sizes 308 Winchester cartridges have very different external dimensions. The . 270 Winchester has a significantly longer case length (2.54″ vs 2.015″) as well as overall length (3.34″ vs 2.81″).

When did the browning.308 win come out?

Since its inception in 1952, the 308 Win saw waves of success and popularity until it ultimately became the model from which the newer 7.62 x 51mm NATO round was developed. Compared to the .30-06, the .308 has a touch more drop at longer ranges due its lower muzzle velocity. NEW for 2016. Browning BLR lightweight lever-action rifle.

How does a Browning lever action rifle work?

The rifle is easily and quickly assembled without tools by simply sliding the barrel half into the receiver half and locking them together with the flip of a lever. The lever mechanically engages a stout locking lug into a recess in the bottom of the receiver. The system is rugged, precise and blends seamlessly into the styling of the rifle.

Is the Browning BLR a good hunting rifle?

Here’s a little information about the Browning BLR Lever Action Rifle. Now manufactured in Japan they are still a sharp looking rifle and in the .308 caliber will make a fine moose hunting rifle. Since it’s initial offering has been offered in many other calibers and configurations.

How many deer can you shoot with a Browning 308 Win?

Have not recovered 4 deer in about 100 deer, those being shot with a 308 win, a 270 win, and 2 with muzzleloaders. In all cases deer were shot in the chest cavity, but likely a bit high. Also recovered some bullets from deer shot broadside at 100 – 150 yards, with the 300 gr sst, 270 win, and the 45-70.