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Technical Specifications

Type Lever action rifle
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Browning Arms Company
Designer Karl R. Lewis
Designed 1960s
Produced 1971-Present
Variants Model '81, Lightning BLR
Weight 6 lb 8 oz—7 lb 12 oz (2.9—3.5 kg)
Barrel length 16 -
Cartridge Numerous
Action Lever-action, interrupted thread
Feed 3-5 round detachable magazine

Data from Browning BLR (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — Original uploader was Dictouray at en.wikipedia.

Compatible Calibers (1)

.30-06 Springfield
Rifle
Bullet: 7.82mm
Case: 73.15mm
.30-06

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