Browning BPR
Browning Arms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1997
Also known as: Browning Pump Rifle, BPR Pump Rifle
Overview
The Browning BPR (Browning Pump Rifle) is a pump-action centerfire hunting rifle introduced in 1997 and produced by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium. Mechanically related to the Browning BAR, it uses a seven-lug rotary bolt that locks directly into the barrel and shares scope mounts and magazines with the BAR Mark II. Chambered in popular hunting calibers including .30-06 Springfield, it offered fast follow-up shots from a slide action together with the strength of a rotating-bolt lockup. It was discontinued around 2001.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3260 g (115.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1006 mm (39.61") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 23 N (5.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4515 J (3330 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Seven Lug Rotary Bolt, Detachable Box Magazine, Gold Bead Ramp Front Sight, Click Adjustable Rear Sight, Drilled And Tapped For Scope, Side Ejection
Production
Production years: 1997-2001
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium; sold under the Browning brand for the North American hunting market.
Origin
Country of origin: Belgium
Designer: Browning
Discontinued: 2001
Notes
Offered in long-action calibers (.270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum) and short-action calibers (.243 Winchester, .308 Winchester). Standard calibers held four rounds in a detachable box magazine; magnum calibers held three and used a 24-inch barrel. Not to be confused with the earlier rimfire BPR-22 made by Miroku of Japan.
Background
The BPR brought the pump-action format, long popular among Eastern US deer hunters who favored fast repeat fire in thick woods, to Browning's lineup by adapting the proven BAR action. Its relatively short production run has made surviving examples sought after by collectors.