BROWNING BLR LIGHTWEIGHT '81 STAINLESS TAKEDOWN 20" .243 WIN

The Browning BLR Lightweight ’81 Stainless Takedown in .243 Winchester combines the fast handling of a lever-action rifle with the performance and versatility of modern hunting cartridges. Designed for hunters who demand reliability in challenging conditions, this lightweight takedown rifle features a matte stainless steel barrel, satin nickel-finished receiver, and durable gray laminated hardwood stock that stand up to harsh weather while minimizing glare in the field.

Built around Browning’s proven rack-and-pinion lever-action system, the BLR delivers smooth cycling and exceptional strength, allowing it to handle high-pressure modern rifle cartridges with confidence. Its detachable box magazine allows the use of pointed bullets for improved long-range performance, giving hunters a significant advantage over traditional tubular magazine lever guns.

The takedown design allows the rifle to separate quickly into two compact sections with the flip of a lever, making transportation and storage easy without sacrificing accuracy. Reassembly takes only seconds, making it ideal for travel, hunting camps, and backcountry adventures. The barrel is factory drilled and tapped for an optional scout-style scope mount, allowing optics to remain mounted while maintaining zero after reassembly.

A TRUGLO®/Marble Arms® fiber-optic front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight provides rapid target acquisition in varying light conditions. The lightweight aluminum alloy receiver helps keep overall weight low, while the satin-finished gray laminate stock with cut checkering provides a secure grip and classic appearance.

Whether pursuing varmints, predators, deer, or antelope, the Browning BLR Lightweight ’81 Stainless Takedown in .243 Winchester delivers accuracy, portability, and rugged dependability in a premium lever-action platform.

Key Features

• Chambered in .243 Winchester
• Quick takedown design for convenient transport and storage
• Rack-and-pinion lever-action system
• Matte stainless steel barrel
• Satin nickel-finished aluminum alloy receiver
• Gray laminated hardwood stock with satin finish
• Straight grip stock design
• Detachable box magazine
• TRUGLO®/Marble Arms® fiber-optic front sight
• Adjustable rear sight
• Drilled and tapped for scope mounting
• Barrel drilled and tapped for optional scout-style optic mount
• Integrated trigger and lever design
• Four-position folding hammer
• Cut checkering for improved grip
• Sling swivel studs included

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Browning
• Model: BLR Lightweight ’81 Stainless Takedown
• Item Number: 034015111
• UPC: 023614259589
• Action: Lever Action
• Caliber: .243 Winchester
• Action Length: Short Action
• Barrel Length: 20"
• Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
• Barrel Finish: Matte Stainless
• Barrel Contour: Sporter
• Twist Rate: 1:10"
• Overall Length: 40"
• Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz.
• Magazine Capacity: 4 Rounds
• Magazine Type: Detachable Box Magazine
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Receiver Finish: Matte Nickel
• Stock Material: Gray Laminated Hardwood
• Stock Finish: Satin
• Length of Pull: 13.75"
• Drop at Comb: 0.75"
• Drop at Heel: 1.3125"
• Trigger Finish: Gold Plated
• Trigger Material: Alloy
• Trigger Guard Material: Steel
• Checkering: Cut 18 LPI
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Rear
• Sling Swivel Studs: Included
• Drilled and Tapped for Scope: Yes