Browning BLR Owners Manual

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  • Browning BLR | Owners Manual - Page 1
    T h e B e s t T h e r e I s™ LIGHTNING BLR & LIGHTWEIGHT '81 BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLES OWNER'S MANUAL
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    describes the trouble experienced and the repairs desired. 4. If convenient, send a copy of the letter to us separately. 5. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations. If you have any questions about this manual or about any other Browning products
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    THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLE. The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR utilize the most modern design of any lever action rifle, with an advanced rack-and-pinion lever system and strong rotary bolt locking design. And with its detachable box magazine, you can safely
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    HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE POINTED IN A frequently catch a hammer that slips from your thumb while cocking the rifle (provided the trigger is not depressed), the half-cock notch is NOT a safety
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    AS THOUGH IT WERE LOADED AND READY TO FIRE. 4 ALWAYS KEEP YOUR LIGHTNING BLR OR LIGHTWEIGHT '81 BLR IN THE FOLDED HAMMER POSITION AND YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER, EVEN IF YOU ARE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED. Chamber a round only when preparing for a situation where shooting is imminent. When you
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    your particular rifle. The proper caliber for your rifle is inscribed on the right side of the barrel. You can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets, since the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have a box magazine and not a tubular one. The barrel and action of this rifle have been
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    Browning 's chamber, feed mechanism, and magazine. With the action open, glance down the barrel is unloaded. 13 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING, UNTIL YOU ARE READY your head placed too far forward on the stock. Conform to standard shooting styles. 15 BE SURE
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    instruction booklet for instructions scoped firearm. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action
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    and for others. 24 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS, in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install adjustment, and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Browning's service facility in Arnold, Missouri. Browning
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    as is possible without disassembling the receiver). Use a light gun oil such as Browning Oil. See "Cleaning Suggestions" on page 15. CARTRIDGE CAPACITY SHORT ACTION CALIBERS - One (1) in the chamber, four (4) in the magazine. Except, 284 Win., 300 WSM, 270 WSM and 7mm WSM each of which holds three
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    ACTION, MAGNUM CALIBERS - One (1) in the chamber, three (3) in the magazine. OPERATION OF THE HAMMER Like most lever action rifles with exposed hammers, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR do not have a separate manual safety. FIGURE 2 However, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR
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    while cocking the hammer. FIGURE 4 HALF-COCK POSITION - This rifle's half-cock notch is simply a hammer position (Figure 4) that may catch a hammer that slips from your thumb while cocking (providing the trigger is not depressed). It should not be taken as an assurance it will be caught
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    have been removed from the rifle. Return the lever to FIGURE 6 the closed position, re-insert the magazine and return the hammer to the half cock, folded down position. FOLDED HAMMER POSITION - An additional feature on the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR, the folding hammer feature
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    into the detachable box magazine. The correct caliber is inscribed on the right side of the barrel. 4 With the bolt closed and the hammer in the folded-down hammer position, reinsert the loaded magazine into the rifle. A sharp, metallic click will indicate that the magazine is fully inserted and
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    the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR are available in many different calibers. It is important to use the correct ammunition for your particular rifle. You should check the right side of your barrel for the caliber of your model. See section on "Loading" for magazine capacities. LEVER ACTION
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    a local Browning Recommended Firearms Service Center or by Browning's Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri. Note: The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate a trigger mechanism which will not allow the trigger to be pulled until the lever is fully closed. SIGHT ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL: 1 To
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    DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. The correct procedure for cleaning your rifle is as follows: 1 Be certain the chamber and magazine are completely unloaded, the lever accuracy of the rifle
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    with Browning Oil, or you can apply a quality wood or furniture polish to the stock and forearm. Using one of these methods (not both), will enhance the beauty and durability of your rifle. CLEANING THE MAGAZINE - Depending on how often you shoot, it is helpful to disassemble the box magazine for
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    ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR LIGHTNING BLR OR LIGHTWEIGHT '81 BLR APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly for service or cleaning is required
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    INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE RIFLE'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. The word "safety" describes a gun's trigger OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Make certain
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    , and wipe away any anti-rust compound in the action/chamber areas. 7. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. REFER TO "UNLOADING THE RIFLE" FOR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE PROPERLY. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your gun and
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    hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping any firearm. 15. IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge should be
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    -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING. Your rifle is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Browning's service facility in
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    BROWNING.COM BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltee,St-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium AO0301/ 02262
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LIGHTNING BLR &
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LEVER ACTION RIFLES
OWNER’S MANUAL