Scope Reccomendations for Lever Action

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December 24th, 2014, 09:40 AM
twostroke

in meantime the model of BLR I have is a LT WT 81 in .308 not sure if that helps.....I dont know alot about it other then the member I bought it off is a greta guy...and the gun is in mint cond and a thing of beauty...probably covered in drool!!!lol
December 24th, 2014, 10:03 AM
werner.reiche

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Originally Posted by twostroke

Thanks for the post.....that appears to be a clamp on version.. the one that I got that came with the gun is a screw in type extension which I am am confused about as there does not appear to be anywhere on the hammer that I can thread the extension in directly to the hammer.

See post 48 - browning does not recommend the user of hammer extensions. So its a pretty good bet your rifle is will not have threaded holes for this - unless someone had it custom tapped - which would be a complicated thing to do given that the existence of clamp-ons which wouldn't require this.

Anyone out there have a 'factory' browning hammer extension to contradict the above? The marlins I got new come with them. But they are different from the ones with the round knurled part. Never taken them off, so I don't know if they are clamp or threaded.
December 24th, 2014, 10:09 AM
terrym

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Originally Posted by werner.reiche

Interesting - browning does not recommend the use of hammer extensions.
http://www.browning.com/customerserv...ail.asp?id=118

The picture at this link shows the extension and the allen key. The set screw will be either inside the knurled part (I think).

http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Mikes-Ex.../dp/B000LDSWA6

Could just be lawyers covering their arses but the newer version of the BLR with it's pivoting hammer may not accept an extension well? I only owned the the original version and they took an extension no problem.
December 24th, 2014, 10:16 AM
Roper

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I am left handed so the extension I have protrudes to the left. The attachement has a type of dovetail that wraps around the hammer and is secured with a set screw.Attachment 27887
December 24th, 2014, 10:30 AM
twostroke

Thanks roper.....I def dont have that on the one I bought....the hammer on mine has the half and the pivoting forward hammer to prevent accidental firing pin bump.......so prob safe to say mine was never tapped for the extension I suppose...guess if I want one the clamp on may be the way to go, will have to see how much clearance there is once I get a scope on her.

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I am left handed so the extension I have protrudes to the left. The attachement has a type of dovetail that wraps around the hammer and is secured with a set screw.Attachment 27887
December 24th, 2014, 10:41 AM
Roper

With the scope coming back over the hammer, I feel the extension is needed. It gives you good secure unencombered control of the hammer.
December 24th, 2014, 10:46 AM
trimmer21

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Originally Posted by twostroke

Thanks roper.....I def dont have that on the one I bought....the hammer on mine has the half and the pivoting forward hammer to prevent accidental firing pin bump.......so prob safe to say mine was never tapped for the extension I suppose...guess if I want one the clamp on may be the way to go, will have to see how much clearance there is once I get a scope on her.

Browning no longer includes them with their rifles which is unfortunate because they were much better than the "after market" extensions,although,the "after market" are excellent quality being round,knurled and ambidextrous. There are two types for wide hammer handguns and narrow hammer which most rifles use. My only complaint is with the way that they're packaged. The set screws are really tiny and only loose-fit inside the extension,itself. When opening the ziplock bag,great care must be taken that the set screw doesn't fall out. If it lands on carpet,it disappears,never to be seen again. If it lands on hardwood,it'll bounce all the way over to your neighbors house,making the hammer extension instantly useless (unless you can find another set screw that fits,chances of which are slim to bugger-all).LOL Despite almost needing a microscope to install,once applied,they work great.
December 24th, 2014, 10:55 AM
twostroke

I have learned that lesson the hard way and now for all my gun and bow repairs all of my metal components go right into a magnetic dish makes my life a lot easier..........I will have to better examine the hammer extension and the hammer itself on my BLR tonight when I get home.

For one that is not tapped.....would fellow owners suggest purchasing a clamp on aftermarket extension like the uncle mikes one that was posted???

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Browning no longer includes them with their rifles which is unfortunate because they were much better than the "after market" extensions,although,the "after market" are excellent quality being round,knurled and ambidextrous. There are two types for wide hammer handguns and narrow hammer which most rifles use. My only complaint is with the way that they're packaged. The set screws are really tiny and only loose-fit inside the extension,itself. When opening the ziplock bag,great care must be taken that the set screw doesn't fall out. If it lands on carpet,it disappears,never to be seen again. If it lands on hardwood,it'll bounce all the way over to your neighbors house,making the hammer extension instantly useless (unless you can find another set screw that fits,chances of which are slim to bugger-all).LOL Despite almost needing a microscope to install,once applied,they work great.
December 24th, 2014, 08:22 PM
huntaway

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Originally Posted by twostroke

Hey Guys just picked up a Lever action Browning BLR .308 and I am thinking of putting a scope on it...just looking for suggestions

I was looking at Burris fullfield II 2x7x35 that I would be getting in on a trade offer with burris rings...thoughts???

but wondering if i should go with a 3x9x40....going to be using this gun for moose and deer.....will be hunting everything from bush to fields...with most shots under 200 yrds.

I am looking at putting a decent scope on this gun but not lookin to break the bank of course either so lookin to spend up to 300.00 for a decent scope.

Personally, I had a 2x7x30 Bushnell 3200 on mine. Not I said "Had". I missed a big buck a couple of years ago and that was the last time it saw glass. I put a Williams peep on it.

If you are Not dogging and you are sitting in a stand, a 2x7x30ish is fine for the distances you plan on shooting. If you are dogging at all, loose the glass and go with peeps.

HA
December 24th, 2014, 08:29 PM
boogaloo

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Originally Posted by twostroke

Hey Guys just picked up a Lever action Browning BLR .308 and I am thinking of putting a scope on it...just looking for suggestions

I was looking at Burris fullfield II 2x7x35 that I would be getting in on a trade offer with burris rings...thoughts???

but wondering if i should go with a 3x9x40....going to be using this gun for moose and deer.....will be hunting everything from bush to fields...with most shots under 200 yrds.

I am looking at putting a decent scope on this gun but not lookin to break the bank of course either so lookin to spend up to 300.00 for a decent scope.

I have the same rifle (Model 81 in .308) I have a Redfield Low Pro Widefield in straight 4 power mounted in Leupold rings and base. I use this for the same as you...........out to 150-200 yds. Works for me. Cheers....................Boog

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