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BrowningBLR

Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1971
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BrowningBLR

Browning BLR
Browning BLR Photo: Original uploader was Dictouray at en.wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
70
Durability
85
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
80
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1971
Operators1 countries
Quantity81
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
15/35
Cold War
94/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
70
Durability
85
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
80
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Browning BLR
Production
1971–
Quantity
81
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1971
  • DesignerKarl R. Lewis
  • Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • CartridgeNumerous
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length406 mm
  • Sight TypeOpen sights, drilled and tapped for optional scope mounts
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Receiver Materialsteel (original) or aluminum alloy (later)
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1971Production started
55
years in service
81
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm mechanism where a manually operated lever below the receiver cycles the action, extracting and ejecting a spent cartridge and loading a new one.
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