The Ultimate Fast-Acquisition Bush Rifle Package

This custom setup expertly pairs the mechanical superiority of the Browning BLR with a modern "Scout" optic configuration, creating a highly effective package for New Zealand hunting conditions. By combining the Browning BLR Lightweight with Pistol Grip rifle with a forward-mounted Scout Rail and the Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight, you acquire a rifle that points as fast as a shotgun but delivers the precision and authority of a .308 Win.

Unlike traditional lever actions, the Browning BLR rifle features a robust rack-and-pinion action and a rotary bolt head (similar to a bolt-action rifle), enabling it to handle high-pressure modern cartridges like the .308 Winchester with ease. Its detachable box magazine allows for the use of pointed (spitzer) bullets, offering superior ballistics over flat-nosed rounds typically found in tube-fed rifles. This "Pistol Grip" model boasts a glossy walnut stock with fine checkering on the grip and fore-end, ensuring a secure hold even in challenging wet conditions found in the New Zealand bush. The addition of the Scout Rail and Red Dot Sight facilitates "both-eyes-open" shooting, making it an excellent setup for stalking deer in tight bush or for fast-paced driven boar hunts.

The included Browning BLR Scout-Style Base is a one-piece Weaver/Picatinny rail designed to mount to the barrel (replacing the rear sight) or receiver, allowing for forward optic placement. This configuration provides unlimited eye relief and faster target acquisition while keeping the action area clear. The Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight, with its 2 MOA red dot, offers precise yet visible aiming. It boasts an impressive battery life of up to 50,000 hours on setting 6 and is built with a hard anodised finish, making it waterproof and shockproof for reliable performance in any outdoor environment. It includes both a Skeletonised Low Mount, perfect for this rifle setup, and a Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount for versatile mounting options.

• Rifle: Browning BLR Lightweight with Pistol Grip

  • Calibre: .308 Winchester
  • Barrel: 20" (508mm) Sporter Contour, Button Rifled
  • Receiver: Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy (Lightweight)
  • Stock: Grade I Black Walnut with Gloss Finish and Pistol Grip
  • Action: Lever Action (Rack & Pinion) with Rotating Bolt
  • Magazine: 4-Round Detachable Box Magazine
  • Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz (2.95 kg) - Rifle only

• Mount: Browning BLR Scout-Style Base

  • Type: 1-Piece Weaver/Picatinny Rail
  • Function: Mounts to the barrel or receiver for forward optic placement
  • Benefit: Allows for unlimited eye relief and faster target acquisition

• Optic: Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight

  • Reticle: 2 MOA Red Dot (Precise but visible)
  • Battery Life: Up to 50,000 hours on setting 6
  • Durability: Hard anodised, waterproof, and shockproof
  • Mount Height: Includes Skeletonised Low Mount and Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount