Browning BLR Lightweight 81 6.5 CRDMR Lever Action Gloss Black Walnut

Browning BLR Lightweight 81 6.5 CRDMR Lever Action Gloss Black Walnut

Browning
SKU:
120916201
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UPC:
023614741510
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MPN:
034006182
$1,161.25
Current Stock:
Product Specifications
Capacity-Rounds:
4
Caliber-Gauge:
6.5 Creedmoor
Hand:
Right Hand
Barrel Length:
20"
Barrel Length Range:
20" to 21.99"
OAL:
40"
Trigger:
Gold Plated
Weight:
6.80 lbs
Metal Finish Group:
Blued/Black
Action:
Lever
Muzzle:
Crowned
Receiver Material:
Aluminum
Safety:
Hammer
Stock Finish Group:
Brown
Twist:
1:8"
Sights:
Drilled & Tapped
Weight Range:
6 lbs to 6.99 lbs
Barrel Description:
20" Button-Rifled
Product Overview

The Browning BLR Lightweight '81 in 6.5 Creedmoor is a modern take on a hunting classic—a lever-action rifle that combines traditional handling with contemporary power and precision. Built for hunters who value quick follow-up shots, smooth lever manipulation, and the elegant lines that have made lever guns iconic in American hunting. The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering brings flat-shooting, long-range capability to a platform that's been trusted in the field for generations, making this BLR a genuinely versatile choice for whitetail, elk, and anything in between.

The rifle wears a straight-grip walnut stock finished in gloss that showcases the wood's warm grain character, paired with a deeply polished blued receiver and barrel. Hand-checkered panels on the grip and fore-end provide solid purchase in all conditions while maintaining that timeless lever-gun profile. The fore-end includes a traditional carbine strap, and the well-formed recoil pad helps manage felt recoil and reduce shooter flinch—details that matter when you're taking the shot that counts.

The BLR Lightweight '81 ships with iron sights and is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, giving you the flexibility to set it up as a classic irons rifle or pair it with quality glass for extended-range work. The detachable magazine keeps reloading practical in the field, and the lever action delivers the speed and reliability that define this rifle category. It's a rifle that looks as good hanging in the truck as it performs coming out of it.

Key Features

  • 6.5 Creedmoor chambering for flat-trajectory, long-range hunting performance
  • Straight-grip gloss walnut stock with hand-checkered grip and fore-end
  • Deeply polished blued finish on barrel and receiver
  • Iron sights with drilled and tapped receiver for easy scope installation
  • Detachable magazine for efficient reloading in the field
  • Well-formed recoil pad to reduce felt recoil and flinching
  • Traditional carbine-style fore-end strap

Specifications

BrandBrowning
ModelBLR Lightweight '81
Chambering6.5 Creedmoor
Action TypeLever Action
Stock MaterialWalnut with gloss finish
Grip StyleStraight grip
Barrel FinishPolished Blue
Receiver FinishPolished Blue
MagazineDetachable
SightsIron sights (receiver drilled and tapped for scope)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount a scope on the BLR Lightweight '81?

Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. It ships with iron sights, so you have the option to hunt with irons or add your choice of optic.

Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a good hunting cartridge?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is a flat-shooting, accurate round well-suited to hunting from medium to long range. Paired with the BLR's lever-action speed and reliability, it's a capable choice for hunting game across North America.

What stock and finish does this rifle have?

The BLR Lightweight '81 features a straight-grip walnut stock with a gloss finish, hand-checkered grip and fore-end, and a polished blue barrel and receiver. It includes a traditional carbine-style fore-end strap and a formed recoil pad.

Does the magazine come with the rifle?

The BLR Lightweight '81 is equipped with a detachable magazine, though specific details about additional magazines should be confirmed with Bosque Outdoors.

Additional Information

Firearm Shipments:

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