Browning Blr chambered in 308 shooting 100-200 yards

Published on October 23, 2021
Duration: 11:33

This video demonstrates the Browning BLR rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, focusing on its performance at 100 and 200 yards. The presenter, while new to extended-range shooting, shares insights into the rifle's smooth action, accuracy potential, and the challenges of adjusting for bullet drop. The content highlights practical shooting experiences and the learning curve associated with achieving better groupings at distance.

Quick Summary

The Browning BLR rifle in .308 Winchester features a smooth lever-action, a four-round detachable magazine, and is known for accuracy comparable to bolt-action rifles. This video showcases its performance at 100 and 200 yards, highlighting the need for adjustments for bullet drop at longer distances and the shooter's learning curve in achieving consistent groupings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Browning BLR .308
  2. 00:05Rifle Features: Stock, Barrel, Action
  3. 00:14Lever-Action and Magazine Capacity
  4. 00:23Optics: Redfield 2-7x Scope
  5. 00:31Purchase Details and Value
  6. 00:52Butt Pad and Checkering
  7. 01:03BLR Variations and Pre-81 Model Details
  8. 01:36Action Smoothness and Lock-up
  9. 01:40Accuracy Potential of the BLR
  10. 02:02Setting Up Targets: 100 and 200 Yards
  11. 02:16Shooting Plan and Expectations
  12. 02:34Ammunition: Remington Core-Lokt 150gr .308
  13. 03:02Magazine Loading and Function
  14. 03:41Chambering a Round and Hammer Cocking
  15. 03:54Trigger Pull Assessment
  16. 04:02Recoil Observation
  17. 04:37100 Yard Target Results and Analysis
  18. 04:50Adjustments for Future Shots
  19. 05:10Preparing for 200 Yard Shots
  20. 05:20Newbie Long-Range Shooting Challenges
  21. 05:51200 Yard Target Results and Struggles
  22. 06:44Visualizing 200 Yard Shot Placement
  23. 06:54Required Holdover for 200 Yards
  24. 07:41More Shots at 200 Yards
  25. 08:58Second Set of 200 Yard Results
  26. 09:06Self-Assessment of Aiming Skills
  27. 09:13Rifle Accuracy vs. Shooter Skill
  28. 09:32Concluding the 200 Yard Session
  29. 10:01Returning to 100 Yards for Accuracy Improvement
  30. 10:54Final 100 Yard Target Results
  31. 11:07Satisfaction with 100 Yard Groupings
  32. 11:20Video Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Browning BLR rifle?

The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle known for its smooth action and accuracy comparable to bolt-action rifles. This specific model is chambered in .308 Winchester, features a walnut stock, blue steel barrel and action, and a four-round detachable magazine. It's equipped with a Redfield 2-7x scope.

How does the Browning BLR perform at 100 yards?

At 100 yards, the Browning BLR demonstrated decent accuracy, though initial shots required adjustments for being high and to the right. The presenter found the groupings 'not bad' but aimed for improvement. Later shots at 100 yards showed more satisfying results.

What challenges were encountered shooting the Browning BLR at 200 yards?

Shooting at 200 yards presented challenges with significant bullet drop, requiring the shooter to hold considerably higher. The presenter, new to long-range shooting, struggled with consistent shot placement and acknowledged it was a learning curve to achieve tighter groupings at this distance.

What ammunition was used in the Browning BLR .308?

The Browning BLR was fired using Remington Core-Lokt 150-grain .308 Winchester ammunition. While not considered the absolute best, it was used as it came with the rifle purchase.

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