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Offline JWP58

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Browning BLR caliber idea...
« on: December 02, 2011, 01:33:37 PM »
Just thinking aloud here, but how about a Browning BLR chambered in .338 Federal? Ya i know they offer one in 358win, but i'm not a fan of recoil and i've heard the 358 has PLENTY.
 
I'd take a BLR take down in .338 FED with an aimpoint micro mounted in the "scout" position..
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Re: Browning BLR caliber idea...
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 10:46:16 PM »
i had a blr in .358 and it did not kick any more than a rem mountain rifle in .280, as far as a red dot on a hunting rifle,i,d go with a good 1.5x5 scope. with the scope you are good to go out to 300yds and lose little to the red dot at very close ranges. eastbank.
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Re: Browning BLR caliber idea...
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 08:17:22 AM »
With a 2moa red dot you're good out to 300yds too. I'd rather save the weight, and keep the handiness of the rifle.
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Re: Browning BLR caliber idea...
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2011, 06:10:17 AM »
There is not that much difference in recoil between the 2 rounds.  The 338 has better sec. density for the same bullet weight so may penetrate better.  My 338 Fed is in a Tikka, the 358 is an older BLR, both let ya know when the hammer drops.  DP
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Re: Browning BLR caliber idea...
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2011, 06:15:19 AM »
I haven't checked for awhile, but I don't believe they offer the BLR in the 338 federal, they do or have however offered it in the 325, and by most accounts from folks that have used that cartridge it's a good one.
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