Curious about Browning BLM/Model 81

[BugI02]

I was wondering if any members have an impression of the firearm from owning one, especially in 308 or 270 Win

I kind of like the idea, but lever action guns can be quite finicky in unexpected ways. Any first hand impressions would be appreciated, whatever the caliber

Thanks

 

[Hookeye]

Many yrs ago my dads friend had one in .243 win.
We are talking proly 40 yrs ago?
Cloverleafed w factory ammo at 100.
Pops borrowed it and made his farthest offhand chuck kill....over 350.
Of course he acted like that was the norm for him, witness to the event knew no different LOL

When you make a heck of shot, be cool.
And never let people see you miss.

How legends get made

 

[Hookeye]

A buddy has one I think its 308. Hes a lever gun nut and likes it just fine.

 

[Creedmoor]

One of my friends has one in 308, money well spent.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Can be very accurate. Always very reliable. Didn't see many growing up but the ones I did killed a lot of deer. The BAR also.

 

[snapping turtle]

They will shoot as well as a bolt gun from browning but there is one little sticking point. The trigger is not as nice. Art's gun shop can solve that issue with a trip to the shop.

And if you want a model 81 and need a second mag be prepared to spend some hard earned cash far exceeding the mags worth.

 

[BugI02]

Thank you all for the information, it sounds like an interesting possibility

And I hear you on the cost of mags for unusual stuff. I have a couple of Taurus PT38SS in 38SA in my collection and mags for those are well over $100 apiece when you can even find them