Does anyone have helpful tips to increase accuracy of the BLR?

Hi Ron
Can you expand on your question a little.
Like
What calibre?
What sort of accuracy are you currently getting?
What accuracy do you want?
What projectile's?
Reloads or factory?
What range/distance?
Sights scope/irons?

I have a BLR in .223 calibre.

Regards
Deafdog

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Deafdog,

A long story. I wanted a 284 winchester in a BLR. I was told by mant that there is no difference in performance between the 284 and 7mm-08. So, I purchased (lightning model) BLR in 7mm-08. I noticed performance wasn't up to my expectations, so I had a local gunsmith put on a 26" Lejia (Sp?) barrel. Accuracy was worse than the factory 20" barrel. I then took the BLR to another gunsmith and this gunsmith guestioned (by roughness of barrel) if the barrel was really a Lejia barrel. He found that the crown machine work was pushed off to one side. So, he cut 1" off barrel and re-crowned. Also, he re-chambered the BLR into 284 winchester. He said that he re-shot the BLR and that accuracy increased from approx. 6" groups before to +3" now. He said that he didn't know anything more about the BLR and to take it out for a test. 3" - 5 shot groups is the best I can get. I want to try a save the $150 barrel if possible. Do you think that fire-lapping may help. I have a BLR (model 81) in 243 winchester and it will shoot moa groups with after market barrel. As additional note, I am confined to a wheelchair so accuracy is important for longer shots. Any suggestions? thanks for your time.

Ron

Hi Ron
What are you shooting in your BLR, your reloads or factory ammo.
What loads and projectiles are you using?
Have you tried the rifle at different ranges?

As far as the "gunsmithing" you have had "done" I hope some of our resident gunsmiths (on this forum) will comment and have some suggestions to help you.I don't know enough about gunsmithing to comment.

I improved the accuracy of my BLR by tuning the loads and projectiles to the rifle.

There is a guy in our club who shoots a .222
BLR and is in a wheelchair and is/was National lever action champion.

Regards
Deafdog

PS
Welcome to the Forum!!!

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I hate to bring this up, but I seriously doubt that you got a Lilja barrel plus installation for $150. I am sure that is what you paid, but I am not at all sure that is what you got. Most Lilja barrels are $200 and up, unchambered and, of course, uninstalled on an action. Check out his web site www.riflebarrels.com Anything is possible, of course, but I would ask the guy who installed the "Lilja" to show you a receipt where he bought it from him or to give you your money back.

Good evening all,

I knew that I was in trouble when the rifle came home with the receipt saying it was a Lilja barrel and the break-in instructions were from Shilen. I cornered the original gunsmith and he swore that the barrel is a Lilja barrel. He said that if I sent it back that Lilja would send it back stating that it would be within thier specs.

I have reloaded combinations of bullets and powders ans as mentioned, the best groups (+3"-5 shot groups)with 160 partitions/RL 19 @53.5 grains, winchester cases and WLR primers. I did get approx. same groups with 162 SP-BT/H414 @ 50.0 grains (same cases and primers).

The question I do have tonight is that if the barrel winds up being what we all think it is(junk), that is it better to get a better quality barrel for best accuracy or is it better to get a standard barrel because of natural shortfalls of the BLR lever action?

Thanks for your time.

Ron

It depends on how much accuracy you require.If you would be happy with 1-1/2" groups the factory barrel will probably deliver that quite easily possibly even better.If you really want long range accuracy and are looking for a rifle that will group in the 3/4" or less area I would suggest a heavier barreled bolt action such as a remington sendero.

If you have a gun that shoots plus 3" groups then sell it or re-barrel it..Its not worth messing with...that can only be a bad barrel 99% of the time.

I have seen several BLR that would shoot an inch...pretty regular

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Good evening,

O. K. What would be the best "bang for the buck" proven barrel I could purchase for the BLR? (284 winchester with 150-160 grain bullets). barrel length? (max. length not important for shooting). rate of twist?

Thanks

Ron