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yes---no on a BROWNING BLR 223

CHEVELLE427
looking for some yes / no. on a browning blr in 223 with a Simmons 3x9.
found one local in a pawn shop for $550 might be able to talk him down some.
gun looks great not much were.
did some research
and found them from $600-900 + ship + ffl fees = $$$$

this should be a mod 81 but not the take down mod.

just wondering i was looking for a 223 for my daughter and the Rossie, NE, etc single shot were around $200-350.
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  • rufe-snow
    Anytime you have something in .223, you got to wonder if it has had a lot of rapid fire shooting with the cheap military type ammo, that was on the market for years. I'm specifically thinking of Wolf, and other similar steel jacketed ammo. Specially as the rifle probably dates to the 80's, and you have no idea of what the actual round count is.

    It would be best if you could do some shooting with it before springing for it. If it's just going to be a short range hunting/plinking rifle for your daughter, probably doesn't make a whole heck of a lot of difference though.
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  • MFI
    Agree to be careful with anything in .223 caliber . Check the barrel and the rifling. I think the single shot is a much better option and probably more accurate than the Browning. If the Simmons scope is a cheapie then the scope doesn't add any value to the gun .. $499 would be fair in excellent condition but I don't see the advantages over the several other .223 choice s out there for your daughter..
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  • iwannausername
    I wouldn't think a lever gun would have the same rapid fire issue that a semi auto would...

    Does it have the BOSS on it?
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
    I wouldn't think a lever gun would have the same rapid fire issue that a semi auto would...

    Does it have the BOSS on it?





    The ones we sold back in the 80's, didn't have the "Boss" barrel tensioner on them. Never actually seen any of the BLR's with one, although it's possible that Browning did put some out?
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  • wtroper
    My experience with the Browning BLR is that they are not target rifles nor is the trigger particularly good. However, they are very useful pickup (hunting, varmit, vermin control)rifles. I have a friend that uses his in 223 for virtually all of his hunting. He is not a "gun nut" like many of us, but it functions well for him and is effective for him from coyotes on up (to some game animals that I will not identify because of their size).

    Thus, IMHO it depends upon what you want. It could be a good choice for you.
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  • duckhunter
    Buy it.
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  • 22hipower
    I have BLRs in 223, 243, 308 and 358. Wouldn't argue with the statement that "they're not target rifles" but they all shoot plenty well for average hunting situations. All of mine have been good enough for 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards. They are light, balance nicely, and are very reliable. If I could find a 257 Roberts or a 260 Rem at a reasonable price I'd add those to my collection. Unless you're trying to shoot prairie dogs at 400 yards the BLR will serve you well. I'd try to work that price down a bit; my last one was $450 in 98% condition with no scope and the Simmons you mention is probably not worth much.
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  • tsr1965
    I would say to go for it, especially if you can get the price down a bit. I would get rid of the Simmons scope, and put on a Burris Full Field II, after I got it. Make sure the rifling is good before you buy it.

    On the flip side of you are looking for a short, high quality handy rifle for your daughter, the T/C Contender G2 Carbines are really nice too...and you can swap out barrels. I used to have one in stainless in 223...an original Contender. I had a Burris Full Field 6-18 Target scope on it...that rifle really shot nice.

    By any means, get her something that she is going to want to be in the field with.

    Best
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