Customer Reviews for Browning BL-22 Lever Grade 2
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08/14/2023
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Received in excellent condition Fast shipping Great notification of status Best internet shop to order from
03/29/2023
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Buds was great. never have had an issue with them. This is a really nice rifle but....a bit fancy for me, still just a fine rifle no regrets. I just worry about scratching it. so darn pretty
11/24/2020
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Just put 200 rounds through this little guy, ran flawlessly with both 22LR and 22 Shorts. The trigger is crisp and predictable. It is a little on the heavy side but still a very good factory trigger. The action is quick and likes to be run quickly. I did find trying to baby it didn't work, the lever really wants to run it hard. But that is the main appeal of this one over the Henry. The engraving on it is nicely done and the blueing is standard Browning (exceptional). The stock is high gloss with decent looking wood. Sights were dead on at 50y out of the box. First rifle in a long time I felt no need to adjust the sights on. Overall I'm very happy with it, it's well worth the premium over the Henry.
Pro's:
-Nice trigger
-Fast action
-Easy to load
-Good looking
-Sights perfectly calibrated out of the box at 50y
Con's:
-Trigger slightly on the heavy side
-Action is heavy and requires a fair bit of force to run smoothly
-Not dry fire safe
Pro's:
-Nice trigger
-Fast action
-Easy to load
-Good looking
-Sights perfectly calibrated out of the box at 50y
Con's:
-Trigger slightly on the heavy side
-Action is heavy and requires a fair bit of force to run smoothly
-Not dry fire safe
10/18/2019
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As I've come to expect from Browning the fit, finish, and overall quality of the BL 22 is excellent. The short throw lever action is very smooth and positive in use. While I haven't yet tried a lot of different brands of ammo to find which is most accurate in the BL 22 it seems like sub 1 inch groups will be the norm at 50 yds. Now to the one thing that I'm not happy with about the BL 22. The trigger ! While the trigger is crisp with virtually no creep a release pull of 5lb 12oz is too high for my taste. A call to Brownings' service department revealed that the factory setting is 5 1/2 to 6lbs so mine would be considered normal. While I understand that it will probably void the warranty I will be in touch with a trusted gunsmith to reduce the trigger pull. In spite of the heavy trigger I'm not sorry I purchased my BL 22.
As usual the service from Buds was first rate.
As usual the service from Buds was first rate.
12/01/2018
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Purchased for my wife. It is "pretty" and shoots well. She likes it! It is hard to beat a Browning...
08/16/2018
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What a great little gun. I've had this plinker on my want list for years. I almost bought one on am auction site, but thought to check Bud's before I did. Ended up saving more than $60 by buying it here! As for the gun itself, it's another great Browning product. This one has an upgraded stock, and the short throw bolt is smooooth!
04/18/2018
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Really like the BL22 rifle. Beautiful grain on the wood and nice checkering. Blueing was great with nice polish. Nice smooth short throw lever action. Feed and extraction was great. Never a problem when firing the rifle. Arrived quickly and in good shape. Have wanted this rifle for years. Would buy another in a heart beat.
03/16/2018
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Absolutely a wonderful rifle,,looks great,,shoots great,feels great, impressive,,Grandson put first shots through her,,his eyes beamed,,,,good product
08/05/2017
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I can't see there being a better lever action 22. Beautiful gun. Functioned flawlessly. Smooth action. Accurate and fun to shoot. There i just described the best 22 available.
05/22/2017
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As always Bud's sales and service were superb and delivered my rifle quickly and is appreciated shipping from Kentucky to California. The Browning BL22 is a work of art and the accuracy for open sights exceeded my expectations. At 50 yards the rifle is holding a 1 inch group and the trigger pull is crisp and clean with no creep and what feels to be between 3 to 4 lbs. The action is silky smooth and the quick throw 30 degree design is to much fun. I always wanted a quality lever action 22 and with the Winchester 9422 and Marlin 39 unavailable this is the best choice on the market today. The bluing fit and finish are excellent. My only negative if there is one is the walnut stock for this grade 2 had little grain and was more plain, but the checkering was excellent. I realize the furniture quality is a hit an miss luck of the draw, but for a grade 2 was expecting a little more higher end selection of wood. I love this rifle. It is to much fun to shoot. At a time in my life I could afford a rifle like this it was well worth the purchase and will become my favorite fun to shoot rifle. Will have to take it out varmint hunting soon, but with idiotic California gun laws banning lead bullets state wide for condors that are nowhere to be found in my part of the state and should have been long extinct because there are no more dead animals laying around for them to feed on. Have to be outlaw to go shoot squirrels, but no risking having a gun like this confiscated. Go buy a Browning BL22 and have more fun than you did with your Red Ryder!
12/09/2016
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Received this beauty, Grade 2, BL-22 the usual quick time to my FFL from Bud's, 7 days- always great service, including a day's wait for FFL to renew. The walnut on the Browning was better than I even expected- I know that can be luck, but what a beautiful .22 rifle. Truly a generational pass down rifle, but also a sweet shooting plinker. Glad I spoiled my usually utilitarian self and spent a few dollars more for this beautiful, great shooting future heirloom.
12/16/2012
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Great rifle, no flaws, great price!