Tell me about the Browning BLR takedown......

[Harry O]

The local gunshop has one in .358 Win. that is NIB at a reasonable price (even though the price has not come down, it has been there long enough that the price seems reasonable now). It has been calling my name for a while now.

The only problem is that it is a takedown. I once owned a Savage 99 takedown in excellent condition. It felt like it locked up smoothly and solidly, but had poor accuracy. I tried several things, but was never able to improve the accuracy much. I believed (without any proof) that it was because of the takedown feature. I got rid of it.

How accurate is the Browning takedown compared to a fixed barrel version?

[stinson]

Last summer, I bought a BLR synthetic/stainless takedown in .325 WSM. It is one of the most accurate rifles that I own, and own a few. Other posts here have also attested to the accuracy of BLRs. Although I only own this one BLR, I doubt that there is an accuracy difference between these and the solid frame models, due to the way that the bolt locks up to the barrel.

[Bruce]

There is no difference between the two and both are accurate. Do a search for BLR or Browning on this site and you can get a lot of information. I have two BLR takedowns and will probably get more.

[Bigahh]

I have a good friend that has a stainless 308 take down. Shoots just like my standard 308. Those BLR's just keep on hitting Bulls eyes no matter the caliber, or configuration.

[Old Ironsights]

I'd buy it if I had the $$$ laying around...