Browning BLR- .308 or .358 Win

[bkordon]

Agreed. I'm watching it. Again, thanks for the bump on this. Looks to be an older rifle in fantastic condition.

 

[jakasspeech5]

Good morning, I am looking to find/order a Browning BLR and the question is the following: .308 or .358 Win? I am thinking more of a timber rifle.

.308 is not new to me. I know the capabilities/limitations. difuzori I like the flexibility to load lighter or heavier and options are endless.
.358 Win is intriguing partly because of some of the posts I've seen, and want to keep the option of a short action. I know there is a more limited projectile offering, but the BLR would at least allow for a box fed magazine as opposed to a tube. I am also not concerned with adding a new caliber to the stable. Going this route would also not force me to track brass between a semi-auto, bolt and lever action.

I would love to hear some insight from those more familiar than I am with the .358 Win.
Thanks, Ben

The .358 Win is a solid choice if you’re looking for a more powerful round in a short-action rifle, though ammo options are fewer. It’s ideal for timber and gives you a fresh option for your collection.

 

[orchemo]

Don't known why I am drawn to the BLR, but can never stop thinking I need one.

There was a take down 358 BLR for sale
locally a few years ago, I looked at the ad several times, but just never followed through. What a wrong decision that was.

There is another pistol gripped take down 308 for sale locally, just keep thinking that JES could make this a 358 pretty easily.

 

[salmonchaser]

Do it.

 

[JD338]

Only one way to scratch that itch.
Post some pictures when you get her home!

JD338

 

[PJGunner]

About the only real drawback to the .358 is difficulty in finding ammo or brass. The good news is one can make brass from .308s. Just a simple pass through the .358 die and you have brass. I used to have a friend that did the gun show scene that dealt strictly with reloading components. He was an old guy when I first met him and I heard he's no longer with us but he was good at getting hard to get stuff. He operated out of Colorado and I could call him and find when he would hit a show here in town and ask im if he could find whatever I was looking for. He usually came through and thanks to him I have a good supply of .Winchester 358 Win. brass and 7x57 Mauser brass. I even have some 7x57 brass from Remington. That's kind of a good thing because I've done some work with the 7x57 and may just use that for any hunting I may do for whatever time I have left. I really would like to get one more good hunt in before I cash in my chips.
Paul B.

 

[RL338]

There was a take down 358 BLR for sale
locally a few years ago, I looked at the ad several times, but just never followed through. What a wrong decision that was.

For me one look and out the door with it. Don’t like kicking myself in the rear for second guessing.

 

[salmonchaser]

I checked earlier today, there is a 358 on gunbroker, just saying.