Browning Arms Company · Rifle · In Production · 2003
| Weight (empty) | 3084 g (108.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1016 mm (40.00") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .308 Winchester
The Browning BLR Lightweight is a modern lever-action rifle distinguished by its use of a detachable box magazine and rack-and-pinion lever mechanism, enabling it to safely chamber high-powered pointed-bullet cartridges that traditional tubular-magazine lever actions cannot. Introduced in 2003 as a lightweight evolution of the original 1969 BLR design, the Lightweight '81 features an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy receiver that keeps weight under 3.1 kilograms while maintaining the strength neede...
Country of Origin: United States