Author Topic: Browning (Read 504 times)

Sylvester · « **on:** April 13, 2004, 01:17:51 PM »

Hi All

Can the Browning 81 be converted to 458x2in

Thanks

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2004, 06:04:35 PM »

Are you speaking of a browning 85?

Sylvester · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2004, 02:57:48 AM »

No Sir, the Browning I`m talkin about is a lever action.
Its a model 81

Thanks

John Traveler · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2004, 04:38:35 AM »

By the Browning model 81, do you mean the modern Browning Lever Rifle and the model that replaced it?

The .458 x 2 is a .458 Winchester Magnum case cut down 1/2" and loaded to hot .45-70 velocities.

As far as I know, the BLR series and the model that replaced it were made only in non-belted calibers. I don't think the action or magazine box can handle the belted magnum cases.

John

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2004, 04:42:05 AM »

Sorry about that, I'd never heard it refered to as an 81. Around here it's usually called the BLR(Browning Lever Rifle). Now as to your question.. There were variations of this rifle made in some magnum calibers. The rebarrel would entail a lot of extra work and altering a magazine to feed the straight cases would be a chore,, it could be done. The rifle is deffinitely strong enough although I'd bet the rcoil would be a beast.. Perhaps a bit more weight in the barrel. You may also think about the 450 Marlin as ballistics are similar and ammo would be factory available..

Sylvester · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2004, 10:35:23 AM »

Thanks guys , thats all I needed to know.
Oh nice forum y`all have here

Rick Teal · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:02:27 PM »

Last year the BLR was manufactures in .450 Marlin.

I don't know how the relative case dimensions compare, but it might be possible to pick up one of these rifles and do your conversion from there.

Sylvester · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2004, 04:32:37 AM »

Thanks Rick never even gave that a though.
Actually I asked this this for a bud, he cant
post from work. He`s always comin up with
something :roll: