The Browning BLR Lightweight 81 is a lever-action rifle that pairs traditional styling with a practical, lightweight build. The aluminum alloy receiver keeps weight down to 6.5 pounds without giving up durability, and the polished blued steel barrel resists corrosion while cycling smoothly. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Model: BLR 
• Series: Lightweight 81 
• Caliber: .22-250 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 40 inches 
• Weight: 6.5 pounds (108.8 ounces) 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Action Type: Lever 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Stock Material: Black Walnut 
• Safety Mechanism: Hammer safety 
• Sights: 
  • Front: Ramp 
  • Rear: Adjustable 
     

Detailed Features 

The single-stage trigger breaks crisply, which helps with accuracy whether you're new to the rifle or have years behind it. Adjustable rear sights let you dial in for different ranges, and the crowned muzzle gives the bullet a clean exit -- useful when shooting at longer distances. The black walnut stock is comfortable to hold and adds some warmth to the look. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

In .22-250, this rifle is well-suited to varmint shooting and small game where flat trajectory matters. The 20-inch barrel keeps overall length manageable at 40 inches, so it handles well in tighter spots. The 4-round detachable magazine reloads faster than a traditional tube mag, which is handy in the field.

Owners of the BLR Lightweight in .22-250 generally like what they get. The build quality draws consistent praise -- solid construction, clean fit and finish, and a look that holds up to the Browning name. The lightweight aluminum receiver is a genuine field advantage, and most people who carry it any distance notice the difference.

Accuracy with the .22-250 gets good marks for varmint work and target shooting at various distances. The lever action runs smooth, and plenty of shooters appreciate the old-school feel alongside the modern detachable magazine.

The .22-250 cartridge's versatility comes up often -- flat-shooting for small game, effective for pest control, manageable recoil. That combination makes it appealing to a range of hunters.

Cost is the main friction point. Some feel the price is justified by quality; others think it runs high compared to competing models. availability is tighter than current production, so collectors keep an eye out for them, and that limited supply tends to hold value over time.

Personal field stories show up regularly in forum discussions, which says something about how much use these rifles actually see.