Browning BLR Lightweight 81 Takedown: Classic Lever-Action Meets Modern Convenience
The Browning BLR Lightweight 81 Takedown represents a thoughtful evolution of a proven design. This lever-action rifle brings together traditional aesthetics with practical features that modern hunters and shooters appreciate.
Key Features
- Takedown Design: Finger lever mechanism allows field disassembly for transport and storage without tools
- Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum—a cartridge with proven effectiveness on large game
- Barrel: 24-inch button-rifled, matte stainless steel with heat-treated chromoly steel crown
- Receiver: Aircraft-grade alloy with matte nickel finish for corrosion resistance
- Stock: Satin gray laminate with Schnabel forearm for durability and weather resistance
- Magazine: Box magazine system (3+1 capacity) that protects bullet tips and feeds reliably
- Sights: Adjustable rear square notch and gold bead front sight on raised ramp
- Hammer: Four-position fold-down design with two half-cock positions for safe handling
- Action: Glass-smooth rack and pinion lever system with multi-lug rotating bolt
Why This Rifle Matters
The BLR's lever-action design offers quick follow-up shots and intuitive operation. The button-rifled barrel delivers the accuracy magnum cartridges demand. The takedown feature adds practical value—whether you're traveling to hunting camp or storing the rifle securely.
This is a rifle built for hunters who value both tradition and function.
Action:
Lever Action
Barrel Description:
24" Button-Rifled
Barrel Length:
24"
Caliber:
.300 Winchester Magnum
Capacity:
3+1
Finish:
Satin Nickel
Finish:
Stainless Steel
Hand Orientation:
Right Hand
Model Series:
BLR
Muzzle:
Crowned
Overall Length:
45"
Receiver Material:
Aluminum
Safety:
Hammer Safety
Sights:
Drilled & Tapped
Stock:
Fixed
Stock:
Gray
Stock:
Gray Laminate Satin Finish Checkered
Trigger:
Gold Plated
Twist Rate:
1:10
Weight:
7-7.99 lbs
Weight:
7.12 lbs