I'm going with a BLR, soon. Hopefully.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:02 am

I'm not sure what chambering as of yet. I'll likely go with whatever my fiancee chooses for her bolt gun. I'm already reloading for a lot of cartridges.

She wants a 30-06, but I'm going to see if I can talk her into a .308 or even 7mm-08.

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:09 am

The BLR is a nice Rifle..I have two (1970 and 1971 Vintage .308 and .243.)
The .308 is an all round rifle for sure..good luck...

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:12 am

I see more good 30-06 cases lying around the range here than anything else. That's what makes that round temping.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:13 am

Jason_W wrote: but I'm going to see if I can talk her into a .308 or even 7mm-08.

What a waste!!!! If yer going for a Browning BLR get it in .450 Marlin and go ahead and let her get a .30-06 bolt gun.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:17 am

WHO'S BOLT GUN?

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:18 am

Modoc ED wrote:
Jason_W wrote: but I'm going to see if I can talk her into a .308 or even 7mm-08.
What a waste!!!! If yer going for a Browning BLR get it in .450 Marlin and go ahead and let her get a .30-06 bolt gun.

I have a rifle in 45/70, so I feel my bigbore niche is filled.

I like the idea of a .358 win, but it looks like ammo can be hard to come by.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:19 am

RIHMFIRE wrote:WHO'S BOLT GUN?

I know. My girl likes bolts and not levers

But that's better than her not liking guns at all.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:35 am

Jason_W wrote:
RIHMFIRE wrote:WHO'S BOLT GUN?
I know. My girl likes bolts and not levers

But that's better than her not liking guns at all.

Ya got that right!!!!!

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:44 am

Word to the wise, don't try to talk her into anything. If she wants a .30-06, help her get one.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:49 am

Hobie wrote:Word to the wise, don't try to talk her into anything. If she wants a .30-06, help her get one.

Yeah, you're right on that.

Life lesson: Never try to talk a woman into or out of anything.

I'm young, but I try to learn from the experience (and mistakes) of others.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:52 am

Hobie wrote:Word to the wise, don't try to talk her into anything. If she wants a .30-06, help her get one.

Hobie to the rescue!!! Good Sage Advice!

Here's some more:

Don't try to teach her how to shoot, your too close. Get a good instructor for her. Believe me bro, you'll thank me for this.
Just my very humble opinion...

LeverBob

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:51 pm

LeverBob wrote:
Hobie wrote:Word to the wise, don't try to talk her into anything. If she wants a .30-06, help her get one.
Hobie to the rescue!!! Good Sage Advice!

Here's some more:

Don't try to teach her how to shoot, your too close. Get a good instructor for her. Believe me bro, you'll thank me for this.
Just my very humble opinion...

LeverBob

Very wise words indeed..

Dirty Dan · Post by **Dirty Dan** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:58 pm

If she doesn't know how to shoot already, you might want to introduce her before she bites on an '06.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:00 pm

Dirty Dan wrote:If she doesn't know how to shoot already, you might want to introduce her before she bites on an '06.

I'm going to have her try my dad's .270 first. The recoil will be similar. There is also the option of reduced recoil loads.

Does anyone know where BLRs are manufatured?

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:17 pm

Jason_W wrote:
Dirty Dan wrote:If she doesn't know how to shoot already, you might want to introduce her before she bites on an '06.
I'm going to have her try my dad's .270 first. The recoil will be similar. There is also the option of reduced recoil loads.

Does anyone know where BLRs are manufatured?

Japan now, however, I did see a very nice Belgium made .308 BLR going for $750 on Gunbrokers recently...both are very good rifles...

Post by **Old Savage** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:19 pm

30-06 BLRs are a lot bigger to me and heavier.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:19 pm

Jason_W wrote:
Dirty Dan wrote:If she doesn't know how to shoot already, you might want to introduce her before she bites on an '06.
I'm going to have her try my dad's .270 first. The recoil will be similar. There is also the option of reduced recoil loads.

Does anyone know where BLRs are manufatured?

The new ones are Japanese. Pre-81 ( I think) they were Belgian. I bought the ex-Mrs. a Belgian BLR in 308. Was a sweet shooting rifle. She took it with her when she left. I sure miss that rifle.

jb

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:24 pm

I don't know. It may seem like I'm splitting hairs, but I'd like to buy American on this one. Guns are one of the few items where that is even an option.

Haycock · Post by **Haycock** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:41 pm

2ndovc wrote:
Jason_W wrote:
Dirty Dan wrote:If she doesn't know how to shoot already, you might want to introduce her before she bites on an '06.
I'm going to have her try my dad's .270 first. The recoil will be similar. There is also the option of reduced recoil loads.

Does anyone know where BLRs are manufatured?

The new ones are Japanese. Pre-81 ( I think) they were Belgian. I bought the ex-Mrs. a Belgian BLR in 308. Was a sweet shooting rifle. She took it with her when she left. I sure miss that rifle.

jb

+1... Find a Belgian! You can see/feel the difference between them and the later Japanese-made version. I was actually just fondling one recently..... veeeery nice.

Haycock

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:17 pm

The .30-06 short (.308) is a standard military cartridge these days.

Never hurts to have a gun that can fire a NATO round....

blackhawk44 · Post by **blackhawk44** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:29 pm

"I like the idea of a .358 win, but it looks like ammo can be hard to come by." That's why they make loading press'.

First, buy the short action, long ones are awkward. Second, they've been Japanese since about 1973. The Belgians only built them about three years and the early magazines (pre-'81) are expensive and hard to find. Third, each of you get what you want since you probably won't be swapping back and forth anyway. It's not like you're buying ammo in case lots. Enjoy.

Kismet · Post by **Kismet** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:38 pm

When I was looking for my BLR I got to play with an older .270, a 1986 .308, and a 2002 .308. I liked the shorter action of the .308 a lot better than the .270. I liked the fore end of the 1986 .308 a lot better than the newer. The newer (post '95, I believe) have a wider, rounded fore end that didn't fit my small hands nearly as well. Result was to happily pick up the 1986 .308.

Not sure where you are, but if you can get to Kittery Trading Post (KTPguns.com) in southern Maine they have a great used business so they have good options and turnover.

Michael in NH

bj94 · Post by **bj94** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:19 pm

You didn't say what your anticipated targets will be. That might help you to narrow down the cartridge selection.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:08 pm

Play with them before you buy . The long action is front heavy not near as handy as the short action and weights about a pound more. I had one in 7mm mag and got rid of it . It just didn't have the same feel as my 308.
Good Luck!

TCB in TN · Post by **TCB in TN** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:26 pm

I have had the long action .270 (same action as the 30-06) and currently have the short action.308 and the .308 is the nicer action. I am a huge 30-06 fan and in a bolt gun would take the old 06 anytime, but in the lever gun the .308 rules.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:28 pm

2ndovc,
Watch what you say; the guys at work are wondering why I am laughing so hard

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:39 pm

Jarhead wrote:
LeverBob wrote:
Hobie wrote:Word to the wise, don't try to talk her into anything. If she wants a .30-06, help her get one.
Hobie to the rescue!!! Good Sage Advice!

Here's some more:

Don't try to teach her how to shoot, your too close. Get a good instructor for her. Believe me bro, you'll thank me for this.
Just my very humble opinion...

LeverBob
Very wise words indeed..

Let me join in the chorus...

Don't ask me how I know...

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:48 am

All right, I know I'm starting to get annoying by changing my mind more than woman out shoe shopping, but I'd really like this gun purchase to be an all American made firearm. Maybe it's hypocritical at this point since I drive a japanese made vehicle and buy far too much stuff at walmart, but with the exception of a Rossi carbine, I have a pretty good track record of owning only US made arms. This basically rules out the BLR.

The 336C in .35 Marlin is interesting and may or may not be manufactured (or manufactured in the USA) soon. I still kick myself for not buying a Winchester before they shut that operation down.

Then there is this: It is a bolt action (blasphemy?) but it seems to be the kind of bolt gun a levergunner could appreciate.
http://www.savagearms.com/10fcmscout.htm

Thanks for the feedback and putting up with my whaffling.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:27 pm

Jason , black isn't your color.

If you want a bolt gun look at the Ruger M77 International in 308.

Triggernosis · Post by **Triggernosis** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:55 am

Jason,
I understand patriotic interests, but don't disregard the BLR just because it's manufactured in Japan. Folks go nuts over Belgian-made Browning A-5 shotguns, but the Japanese made ones actually have much better machining and parts-fit than the Belgium ones do. I don't have any experience with the BLR, though.

Remember, if it was made in Japan and shipped to the USA, some Americans still had a part in the process - things such as: design, distribution, trucking, sales, etc..

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:07 am

BLR...325WSM
Model 70.....325WSM
Ruger 1.....30/06 or 405Win
Rem 750 35 Whelen.

Just some of the ideas floating around in my head.

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