I would say my 7mm-08 has a loose chamber. I've only used Hornady American Whitetail factory ammo, and Winchester brass for reloads. When shooting...
I found a used BLR in .308 today. It had the modern bolt carrier. There was slight play with the hammer cocked.
Another thing to try would be working the firing pin with a punch or something and feeling for any obstruction. Good luck. ETA: If you reload,...
1. I have no movement with a round chambered. I have enough side to side movement in the rear, to make a clank. The locking lugs are rotary and...
My 7mm-08 is now zero noticeable forward movement. Zero failures to fire, and 2 deer down this season. I would recommend trying the Lever screw,...
I tore into mine before ever taking the measurements I recommend. I did go to Gander Mountain and a pistol grip .22-250 & a .30 '06 both had zero...
Did your friend ever disassemble the rifle? How much free play does the bolt carrier have when closed and cocked? If it's too much, the carrier...
I'm half way through it. I haven't been able to budge the screw on the fore end. As for the wood drilling: I would recommend getting the hole...
NEVER DISASSEMBLE A BLR NEVER BELIEVE WHAT YOU READ ON THE INTERNET. A couple "rules of thumb" from a source who may or may not have experience...
Now your action is open, but missing a lever. 11. Carefully slide the Lever Pin out UNTIL it's flush with the LEVER RACK. This space allows the...
5. Find a way to hold the bolt carrier firmly in the closed mode. It will want to spring back out. a. Keep the Gear Wheel in full tightness...
So, you've foolishly ignored every warning and have disassembled your Browning BLR? [img] TO ATTEMPT TO TIME IT: 1. Assemble everything as it...
You can pay $4 for this ten page manual that covers lever timing in 2 boxes. Honestly I found it kind of vague. It is also written and photographed...
If you own a BLR, I recommend doing the following asap: [img] 1. Note the amount of free play in the bolt carrier, with the hammer cocked. If you...
NEVER TRUST THE INTERNET WITH YOUR LIFE OR PERSONAL SAFETY Disclaimer: I'm not a gunsmith. I don't assemble BLR's for money. Disclaimer: DO NOT...
Update: I tried another way and the bolt carrier is tight. The lever closes better decent enough. [img] My problem is I don't remember if the...
[img] Roughly measuring it I get between .031-.027" I tried moving it up 1 on the small gear and the lever doesn't close in line with the stock.
Thank you. It is helpful. Is your bolt like an AR with the lugs parallel to the bore or are they perpendicular to the bore? I've seen both. Mine is...
I bought a BLR, and foolishly ignored the warning to not disassemble the lever and gear. I plan on taking it to a gunsmith. To check it over. My...
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