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Offline pastorp

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Browning BLR in 260rem
« on: March 21, 2009, 07:23:36 PM »
Liking the 260 and the browning BLR rifles a few years ago I sent a pre 81 off to be re-barreled to 260 rem. Makes argueably the best deer rifle you could get. Well ballanced and plenty of power for the biggest game if you can shoot. It has become my favorite. Regards,
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Re: Browning BLR in 260rem
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 04:34:25 AM »
I have a BLR in 7mm-08 and absolutely love that little rifle. Doubt a deer would ever know the difference between the 7mm and the .260.
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Re: Browning BLR in 260rem
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2009, 03:58:25 PM »
Did ya stay with the 20" barrel or change the length?  I have a 7mm-08 as well and really like it.  Didn't use anything else for 2 years for deer.  Have one in 358 Win setting on lay-away until I find some cases, dies or ammo.  Cabela's just opened a store here in Billings, MT and my oldest son works there, so got it for $675.00 instead of the $799.99 they had on it.  Only paid 575.00 new for the 7mm-08 about 5 years ago as it had a small scratch on the Butt-stock.  DP
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Re: Browning BLR in 260rem
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2009, 01:44:31 AM »
I stayed with 20" on the barrel length. I did use a slightly heavier contour. Regards,
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Re: Browning BLR in 260rem
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 06:42:21 PM »
Who made the bbl?  Twist?  Accuracy/what loads/bullet choices?

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Re: Browning BLR in 260rem
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2009, 05:29:42 PM »
Pastorp, thanks for the PM, appreciate the info.  Have a nice day.