BROWNING 034009111 BLR LWT 243 WIN 20" BBL WALNUT PISTOL GRIP

Browning offers the BLR Lightweight (034009111), a lever action rifle chambered in 243 Winchester with a 20 inch barrel and a walnut pistol grip stock. This rifle suits hunters, ranchers, and lever gun enthusiasts who want fast repeat shots on deer and varmints paired with a modern detachable magazine system. Anyone searching for a lever action rifle chambered in 243 Winchester for deer and varmint hunting with quick follow up shots will find this BLR Lightweight configuration built around that role.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number 034009111
• UPC 023614250029
• Caliber 243 Winchester
• Capacity 4+1 rounds
• Barrel length 20 inches, button rifled, chromoly steel
• Twist rate 1 in 10 inches
• Barrel finish polished blued
• Receiver material aluminum alloy, polished black finish
• Stock material American black walnut, gloss finish, checkered
• Stock configuration fixed pistol grip with Schnabel forearm
• Front sight gold bead on raised ramp
• Rear sight adjustable, low profile, square notch
• Weight 6.8 pounds
• Overall length 40 inches
• Length of pull 13.75 inches
• Drop at comb 1 inch
• Drop at heel 1 inch
• Action type lever action
• Safety type hammer, four position
• Trigger finish gold plated
• Magazine type detachable box

Special Features

• Rack and pinion lever action design gives a smooth, glass like cycling feel that stands apart from traditional lever gun actions
• Multi lug rotating bolt with a recessed bolt face and side ejection allows the BLR to safely handle higher pressure cartridges than older lever action designs
• Detachable box magazine protects bullet tips and speeds up reloading compared to a fixed tubular magazine
• Four position folding hammer includes full cock, half cock, folded, and fired positions for added handling control
• Lightweight aircraft grade aluminum receiver keeps overall rifle weight down without giving up structural strength
• Individually machined, button rifled barrel is air gauged for uniformity to support long term accuracy
• Gold plated Buck Mark trigger guard engraving and gold bead front sight add classic Browning styling details

Practical Benefits

The lever action design combined with a detachable box magazine lets you get off fast follow up shots on deer or varmints, which speaks directly to hunters wondering whether a modern lever gun can keep pace with a bolt action for quick repeat shots in the field. The 243 Winchester chambering offers flat shooting performance with manageable recoil, making it a strong choice for hunters covering multiple game sizes from varmints to deer without switching rifles. The walnut pistol grip stock gives you a more traditional feeling grip position that many shooters find comfortable during extended time in a stand or blind. The adjustable rear sight paired with the gold bead front sight lets you get a fast, accurate sight picture without needing to mount an optic right away, though the receiver is ready for one when you decide to add glass. If you want a lever action rifle that pairs classic Browning craftsmanship with a cartridge capable of covering deer and varmint hunting in one platform, the BLR Lightweight gives you speed, accuracy, and dependable field performance.

The Browning BLR Lightweight (034009111) in 243 Winchester with its 20 inch barrel stands as a practical choice for hunters who want fast, accurate lever action performance in a walnut stocked rifle.