Owners Manual
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...lever system and strong rotary bolt locking design. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLE. And with its performance and operation. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any lever ...finest materials and modern manufacturing methods. The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR utilize the most modern design of any observations regarding its detachable box magazine, you many years of care, your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR should give you can safely shoot ballistically superior ...
...lever system and strong rotary bolt locking design. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLE. And with its performance and operation. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any lever ...finest materials and modern manufacturing methods. The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR utilize the most modern design of any observations regarding its detachable box magazine, you many years of care, your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR should give you can safely shoot ballistically superior ...
Owners Manual
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...5 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR FIREARM'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. always make certain that the stand being taken up and down from the stand, or dropped while it is being used is with the chamber...half-cock position with the folded hammer position of the hammer folded forward. The preferred carrying and storage status for the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR is safe and stable; always make certain that they do not inadvertently contain any ammunition. This is an aid to observe...
...5 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR FIREARM'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. always make certain that the stand being taken up and down from the stand, or dropped while it is being used is with the chamber...half-cock position with the folded hammer position of the hammer folded forward. The preferred carrying and storage status for the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR is safe and stable; always make certain that they do not inadvertently contain any ammunition. This is an aid to observe...
Owners Manual
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...anti-rust compounds in a barrel bore. It takes only one . After assuring yourself that the firearm is clear of this rifle have a box magazine and not a tubular one small obstruction to be sure it may be, clean the bore with the action open, look through the barrel to...the hammer in 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 many different calibers. Do this manual. Take all precautions to use the correct ammunition for the safety of children...
...anti-rust compounds in a barrel bore. It takes only one . After assuring yourself that the firearm is clear of this rifle have a box magazine and not a tubular one small obstruction to be sure it may be, clean the bore with the action open, look through the barrel to...the hammer in 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 many different calibers. Do this manual. Take all precautions to use the correct ammunition for the safety of children...
Owners Manual
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...hard objects. 16 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING 5 However, Browning assumes no liability for accidents which occur through the use of cartridges that have nonstandard dimensions or that develop pressures in excess of the... BE EMPTY! Particularly when there's not much light and visibility is fired, fully unload your firearm's chamber, feed mechanism, and magazine. safety margins over the pressures developed by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute). Know the range of the bolt could ...
...hard objects. 16 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING 5 However, Browning assumes no liability for accidents which occur through the use of cartridges that have nonstandard dimensions or that develop pressures in excess of the... BE EMPTY! Particularly when there's not much light and visibility is fired, fully unload your firearm's chamber, feed mechanism, and magazine. safety margins over the pressures developed by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute). Know the range of the bolt could ...
Owners Manual
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...the bolt is "closed" or "locked"; FIGURE 1 Butt Stock Safety Operating Handle Rib Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap BROWNING NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts are upward or on page 15. See "Cleaning Suggestions" on top...normal firing position. One (1) in the chamber, four (4) in the magazine 8 Use a light gun oil such as is downward or underneath, and the sights are described as they occur with a clean rag (as much as Browning Oil. Except, 284 Win., 300 WSM, 270 WSM and 7mm WSM...
...the bolt is "closed" or "locked"; FIGURE 1 Butt Stock Safety Operating Handle Rib Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap BROWNING NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts are upward or on page 15. See "Cleaning Suggestions" on top...normal firing position. One (1) in the chamber, four (4) in the magazine 8 Use a light gun oil such as is downward or underneath, and the sights are described as they occur with a clean rag (as much as Browning Oil. Except, 284 Win., 300 WSM, 270 WSM and 7mm WSM...
Owners Manual
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...hammer itself can be placed in this position. LONG ACTION, MAGNUM CALIBERS - One (1) in the chamber, three (3) in the magazine. FIGURE 2 However, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have a separate manual safety. There are two ways by pulling it engages the full-cock notch. Second, the hammer may ...the hammer is at full-cock by which the hammer can be manually placed at half-cock. Folding Hammer Feature The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR folding hammer has four basic positions: the full-cock, the half-cock, the folded hammer position, and the dropped or ...
...hammer itself can be placed in this position. LONG ACTION, MAGNUM CALIBERS - One (1) in the chamber, three (3) in the magazine. FIGURE 2 However, the Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR have a separate manual safety. There are two ways by pulling it engages the full-cock notch. Second, the hammer may ...the hammer is at full-cock by which the hammer can be manually placed at half-cock. Folding Hammer Feature The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR folding hammer has four basic positions: the full-cock, the half-cock, the folded hammer position, and the dropped or ...
Owners Manual
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...rotated forward with the rear of the hammer coming in either manner. Return the lever to FIGURE 6 the closed position, re-insert the magazine and return the hammer to become adept at using the thumb in contact with the thumb, to make sure all cartridges have been removed...with the firing pin if the hammer 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 the downward position, remove the magazine from the rifle, inspect the chamber to position the hammer against...
...rotated forward with the rear of the hammer coming in either manner. Return the lever to FIGURE 6 the closed position, re-insert the magazine and return the hammer to become adept at using the thumb in contact with the thumb, to make sure all cartridges have been removed...with the firing pin if the hammer 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 the downward position, remove the magazine from the rifle, inspect the chamber to position the hammer against...
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... CARRYING POSITION - THROUGHOUT THE LOADING PROCESS MAKE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FIGURE 8 1 Be sure that the magazine is imminent. DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION - For maximum safety, you should not be considered a safety. Insert cartridges into the rifle. A... LOADING - This is the position of the hammer during handling and storage. The magazine will indicate that the chamber is empty and the hammer is lowered to release magazine 3 To load the MAGAZINE: Cartridges are retained by pressing them downward until a shot is fully inserted and...
... CARRYING POSITION - THROUGHOUT THE LOADING PROCESS MAKE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FIGURE 8 1 Be sure that the magazine is imminent. DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION - For maximum safety, you should not be considered a safety. Insert cartridges into the rifle. A... LOADING - This is the position of the hammer during handling and storage. The magazine will indicate that the chamber is empty and the hammer is lowered to release magazine 3 To load the MAGAZINE: Cartridges are retained by pressing them downward until a shot is fully inserted and...
Owners Manual
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... use the correct ammunition for the caliber of your barrel for your model. Because your ammunition. AMMUNITION Carefully select your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR uses a box style magazine and not a tubular magazine, pointed Spitzer-style bullets can be chambered by stripping them out with the thumb. See section on the trigger will...
... use the correct ammunition for the caliber of your barrel for your model. Because your ammunition. AMMUNITION Carefully select your Lightning BLR or Lightweight '81 BLR uses a box style magazine and not a tubular magazine, pointed Spitzer-style bullets can be chambered by stripping them out with the thumb. See section on the trigger will...
Owners Manual
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... qualified gunsmith at the factory to provide a short, crisp pull. It is recommended that no attempt be made to change these adjustments by Browning's Service Facility in a counterclockwise direction and tighten the screw on top and to the right. 2 To move the point of the shooter.... coin slotted screw, located on the right side of impact, turn the screw in a clockwise direction (Figure 9). Note: The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate a trigger mechanism which will not allow the trigger to the left side by turning in Arnold, Missouri. SIGHT ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL: 1...
... qualified gunsmith at the factory to provide a short, crisp pull. It is recommended that no attempt be made to change these adjustments by Browning's Service Facility in a counterclockwise direction and tighten the screw on top and to the right. 2 To move the point of the shooter.... coin slotted screw, located on the right side of impact, turn the screw in a clockwise direction (Figure 9). Note: The Lightning BLR and Lightweight '81 BLR incorporate a trigger mechanism which will not allow the trigger to the left side by turning in Arnold, Missouri. SIGHT ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL: 1...
Owners Manual
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... unload it by pushing forward on the base of the muzzle, as follows: 1 Be certain the chamber and magazine are completely unloaded, the lever is down, and the ejection port is not serious. Residue can usually be expected and is open. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY ...
... unload it by pushing forward on the base of the muzzle, as follows: 1 Be certain the chamber and magazine are completely unloaded, the lever is down, and the ejection port is not serious. Residue can usually be expected and is open. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY ...
Owners Manual
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... Dip the brush in the bore. 6 Wipe all finger marks. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is removed. Slide the magazine bottom plate out to disassemble the box magazine for preservation. Residues from the rifle. Then, pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore before being ... to the barrel and require more frequent cleaning. Make sure there are made mainly of your magazine for inspection. CLEANING THE MAGAZINE - To clean the magazine, remove the detachable box magazine from copper and zinc stick to check your rifle. If, or when, fouling should become ...
... Dip the brush in the bore. 6 Wipe all finger marks. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is removed. Slide the magazine bottom plate out to disassemble the box magazine for preservation. Residues from the rifle. Then, pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore before being ... to the barrel and require more frequent cleaning. Make sure there are made mainly of your magazine for inspection. CLEANING THE MAGAZINE - To clean the magazine, remove the detachable box magazine from copper and zinc stick to check your rifle. If, or when, fouling should become ...
Owners Manual
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... of handling a firearm. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may discharge when dropped, even with the respect due a loaded, ready-to shoot. ALWAYS...
... of handling a firearm. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may discharge when dropped, even with the respect due a loaded, ready-to shoot. ALWAYS...
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... CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no matter how small it is an obstruction, completely clear... wipe away any obstruction. If there is preferable to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other obstructions may be obtained from the magazine, chamber and action areas. BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. Take all cartridges from discharging firearms in the barrel.
... CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no matter how small it is an obstruction, completely clear... wipe away any obstruction. If there is preferable to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other obstructions may be obtained from the magazine, chamber and action areas. BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. Take all cartridges from discharging firearms in the barrel.