The original stock that made the BLR famous has returned. The BLR Lightweight '81, Short Action style straight stock lends traditional styling to this modern lightweight lever action. It also makes it quicker handling and better balanced.
-Caliber: 300 Winchester Short Magnum
-Barrel Length: 22"
-Total Capacity: 4-includes one round in the chamber.
-Avg. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.
-Overall Length: 41 3/8"
-Sight Radius: 19 3/4"
-Drop at Comb: 7/8"
-Drop at Heel: 1 5/16"
-Length of Pull: 13 3/4"
-Rate of Twist: 1 in 10"
Features:
Hammer: Fold-down style with two positions at half cock.
Action: Lever action with rotating head, multiple lug breech bolts with recessed bolt face. Comes with a side ejection.
The rack and pinion system of the BLR is the most modern lever action design available. It is exceptionally smooth and provides magnum strength.
Receiver: Machined aircraft-grade aluminum. It is drilled and tapped to accept scope mounts.
Sights: Low profile, square notch, screw adjustable rear sight. Gold bead on raised ramp front sight.
Barrel: Individually machined from hammer forged, heat-treated chromemoly steel, also has a crowned muzzle.
Trigger: Wide groove design trigger with short, smooth pull of approximately 4 1/2 lbs. The trigger travels with the lever.
Stock and Forearm: Comes with a high-gloss and checkered select walnut, straight '81-style stock and classic round forearm.
Magazine: Features a detachable flush-mounted magazine.
Safety Lock: All Browning firearms are shipped with a free trigger lock, padlock, or a chamber lock, depending on the model-to assist you in the safe storage of your firearm.
Recoil Pad: The deluxe recoil pad is standard.
Scope Base: Use #123-53 for the BLR Lightweight '81.
22" Barrel,300 Winchester Short Magnum
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) was introduced in 2001, the first of what would be several short, fat, unbelted magnums from Winchester, Remington, and Hornady. The theory (and reality) is that burning is more efficient when the propellant column is wider in relation to its length, allowing the primer to ignite a greater percentage of the charge. The burning curve is more efficient, and slightly more energy per grain of propellant is produced. Using a 2.1-inch case, the 300 WSM fits into a short (308 Winchest-length) action, yet produces velocity almost equal to the 300 Winchester Magnum, as examples a 150-grain bullet at 3270 feet per second and a 180-grain bullet at 2970. The 300 WSM was first in its class, and America loves its 30-calibers. As a result the 300 WSM has been the most popular of the new short, fat magnums, with ammunition from multiple sources and rifles chambered by numerous manufacturers.
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Craig Boddington
