Author Topic: BLR 81 257 Roberts (Read 1531 times)

257Robt · « **on:** November 27, 2004, 02:33:16 AM »

I'm torn. I have a BLR 81 in 257 Roberts that I don't hunt with. The gun is in awesome condition. Where I hunt is NASTY and I don't have the heart to beat it up. When you hunt this place you take the worst gun you can find, the kind that everyone laughs at at a gun show because they can't believe someone would even try to sell it. What to do? Keep it or send it sown the road? I love the rifle but can't use it.

Prince of Wales · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2004, 09:04:05 AM »

257 wish I had your problem, have always wanted a BLR in 257 Roberts.You know what they say" use it or lose it".
Seriously I do understand. I habe a B-78 that I call my fair weather rifle. Its too nice to use everyday so is usually reserved for early season(july ,Aug, Sept) hunting. Then the old workhorse Savage 99 308 takes over for late season (Oct, Nov, Dec). Not an easy choice but seems like you can find some excuse to justify ownership and use of such a nice rifle. Cheers. POW

superdown · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2004, 05:49:10 PM »

How bout we trade Ive got a 94 in 98 % of new With exceptional wood but Ill bet as nice as this one is you might not hunt with it either . lets put'em on the counter & at least have a look see @ whats up I like your lever gun & want to give it a good home. ps I own several BLRs @ this time that will never be homeless!!

superdown · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2004, 05:51:20 PM »

by the way it is a 45colt. :oops:

Big Paulie · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2004, 05:13:04 AM »

Geez, we have all been there. Main problem is, there is no right answer, and whatever answer you choose you will later be unhappy with!

I have never regreted clearing out a plain Jane rifle from the safe, but I have always felt really bad later if I have gotten rid of a beautiful rifle that is very accurate and functions flawlessly! I mean, finding these types of rifles is not easy, and owning these types of rifles is the whole point of it all!

My advice: If you do not need the money, then tuck the BLR into the back of your safe and leave it there. (Or, if you feel comfortable about it, put it on the wall in your den for the beauty of it.) Use it on those very special occassions when you are hunting in nice weather and better terrain. And when the time comes to part with it, give it to a deserving son, daughter, niece, nephew, etc., who will treasure and care for it because it was yours.

All of us have that beat up plain Jane for hard hunting. So don't feel bad about having two rifles. Also, is the plain Jane in the same caliber? If it is in a heavier caliber, such as .308 Winchester or more, then you really ought to keep both rifles, for different types of game.

Best Regards,

Big Paulie

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2004, 11:32:09 AM »

Answer is simple. USE IT ! How do you think the 'users' got to be 'users'? They were all 'pretties' once. If you like it, if you want it - keep it and USE it. Honest signs of 'experience' only makes them more dear. The one in your hand earns memories, the one the safe only dreams.

mart · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2004, 06:39:38 AM »

I have to agree with Blackhawk44. When you come to the end of your hunting life and still have that 257 in pristine condition you will regret all the hunts you didn't take it on. The nicks and dings fade with time, the memories do not. I had the honor of being shown a collection of rifles belonging to a custom stock maker. All were beautiful, yet all carried signs of use. I said as I handled one handsome rifle with a few obviously new scratches in the exhibition grade french walnut, "it's a shame to ding up a nice stock like that'. He replied, "it's a shame not to". Mart