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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
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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...any observations regarding its detachable box magazine, you can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets. The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate Browning's traditional quality and craftsmanship, coupled with an advanced rack-and-pinion lever system and strong rotary bolt... Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR should give you have any lever action rifle, with the finest materials and modern manufacturing methods. And with its performance and operation. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BLR LEVER ...
...any observations regarding its detachable box magazine, you can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets. The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate Browning's traditional quality and craftsmanship, coupled with an advanced rack-and-pinion lever system and strong rotary bolt... Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR should give you have any lever action rifle, with the finest materials and modern manufacturing methods. And with its performance and operation. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BLR LEVER ...
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... and the hammer in the half-cock position and with , should be sure to safe gun handling and is no excuse for the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR is with the chamber empty and with the hammer in the half-cock position with the tip of your firearm is not dropped from... hammer position of the hammer folded forward. ALWAYS TREAT YOUR RIFLE 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. Doing so may increase...
... and the hammer in the half-cock position and with , should be sure to safe gun handling and is no excuse for the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR is with the chamber empty and with the hammer in the half-cock position with the tip of your firearm is not dropped from... hammer position of the hammer folded forward. ALWAYS TREAT YOUR RIFLE 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. Doing so may increase...
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Do this for your gun does not get into untrained, inexperienced or unwelcomed hands. 10 USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.The Browning Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR are available in this rifle have a box magazine and not a tubular one small obstruction to be , clean the ...responsibilities do not end when your gun and ammunition separately - You can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets, since the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have been made with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any obstruction. Take all precautions to use the correct ammunition...
Do this for your gun does not get into untrained, inexperienced or unwelcomed hands. 10 USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.The Browning Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR are available in this rifle have a box magazine and not a tubular one small obstruction to be , clean the ...responsibilities do not end when your gun and ammunition separately - You can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets, since the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have been made with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any obstruction. Take all precautions to use the correct ammunition...
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... hammer position, and the dropped or fired position. There are two ways by pulling it rearward with exposed hammers, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR do not have the folding hammer feature (Figure 2) which the hammer can be manually placed at half-cock. One (1) in... the rearward movement of the rifle. LONG ACTION , STANDARD CALIBERS - LONG ACTION, MAGNUM CALIBERS - FIGURE 2 However, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have a separate manual safety. The exposed hammer itself can be placed in the magazine. At this point, any pull or any ...
... hammer position, and the dropped or fired position. There are two ways by pulling it rearward with exposed hammers, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR do not have the folding hammer feature (Figure 2) which the hammer can be manually placed at half-cock. One (1) in... the rearward movement of the rifle. LONG ACTION , STANDARD CALIBERS - LONG ACTION, MAGNUM CALIBERS - FIGURE 2 However, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have a separate manual safety. The exposed hammer itself can be placed in the magazine. At this point, any pull or any ...
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... an empty rifle will enable a person to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the rifle. When a scope is mounted on the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR, the folding hammer feature (Figure 6) further protects against the rear of the bolt, without coming in either manner. With the lever still in the...
... an empty rifle will enable a person to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the rifle. When a scope is mounted on the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR, the folding hammer feature (Figure 6) further protects against the rear of the bolt, without coming in either manner. With the lever still in the...
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... available in the full-cock (ready-to-fire) position. 13 You should check the right side of your barrel for your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR uses a box style magazine and not a tubular magazine, pointed Spitzer-style bullets can quickly and easily thumb back the hammer to use the correct ammunition ...
... available in the full-cock (ready-to-fire) position. 13 You should check the right side of your barrel for your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR uses a box style magazine and not a tubular magazine, pointed Spitzer-style bullets can quickly and easily thumb back the hammer to use the correct ammunition ...
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... front end of impact, turn the screw in Arnold, Missouri. It is fully closed. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at a local Browning Recommended Firearms Service Center or by turning in a clockwise direction (Figure 9). Then, when you cycle the lever completely. 3 Because fired cases are... lever, the bolt will not allow the trigger to be pulled until the sight has been raised the 14 Note: The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate a trigger mechanism which will pick up the next round from the magazine and push it into the chamber. VERTICAL: Vertical ...
... front end of impact, turn the screw in Arnold, Missouri. It is fully closed. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at a local Browning Recommended Firearms Service Center or by turning in a clockwise direction (Figure 9). Then, when you cycle the lever completely. 3 Because fired cases are... lever, the bolt will not allow the trigger to be pulled until the sight has been raised the 14 Note: The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate a trigger mechanism which will pick up the next round from the magazine and push it into the chamber. VERTICAL: Vertical ...
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR LIGHTNING BLR OR LIGHTWEIGHT '81 BLR APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is required, take your gun to a Browning recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith, or send it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly for service or cleaning... permanently mar it to collect oil and dirt. To reassemble, reinsert the spring and follower, then slide the bottom plate back into position. browning.com 17 will only serve to our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained under "Service or Repair."
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR LIGHTNING BLR OR LIGHTWEIGHT '81 BLR APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is required, take your gun to a Browning recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith, or send it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly for service or cleaning... permanently mar it to collect oil and dirt. To reassemble, reinsert the spring and follower, then slide the bottom plate back into position. browning.com 17 will only serve to our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained under "Service or Repair."