Might get a .22 for a good laugh.

[Warrigul]

I'm getting the Browning...for some reason Winchester also claim it. Mine will have Browning stamped on it.

But it's made in Japan. A good lever action .22.

There used to be a big difference but it wouldn't surprise me if winchester were now just re branding the browning/miroku- the Japanese one is far superior to the old winchester 22

[KWhorenet]

Don't Miroku make both Winchester and Browning nowadays? Separate designs just made by the same company and quality controls.

[Lorgar]

The only decent lever is the Browning or its miroku twin(same rifle)

I do like the idea of the Browning BLR takedown I must say. Don't know how good they are but the idea appeals.

Otherwise a 'classic' one would also do nicely I'm sure.

[Wes]

No laugh. They're good fun!

And cheap fun

[North East]

Still waiting on the PTA.

[nords]

A whole day and it hasn't been issued!

What's Victoria coming to

[North East]

A whole day and it hasn't been issued!

What's Victoria coming to

I live in Vic but purchased the rifle in NSW so have to go along the snail trail.

[nords]

I live in Vic but purchased the rifle in NSW so have to go along the snail trail.

Ah my bad. Overlooked that bit

[North East]

Ah my bad. Overlooked that bit

No worries....should get it early next week.

[Utcherd]

Just got back from town after having paid for a new Winchester (Browning) BL-22 lever action.

They're a nice little rifle. Very smooth.

[North East]

They're a nice little rifle. Very smooth.

I'm looking forwards to shooting it. Should be able to cycle the action as quick as a semi auto. You're right....they are very smooth.

[scrolllock]

I live in Vic but purchased the rifle in NSW so have to go along the snail trail.

Just curious... I haven't bought anything interstate but I thought if you bought from a NSW dealer they would ship to a VIC dealer then you do your PTA there.

You have to do a permit with NSW reg as well to get them to ship to the dealer to start do you?

[North East]

I live in Vic but purchased the rifle in NSW so have to go along the snail trail.

Just curious... I haven't bought anything interstate but I thought if you bought from a NSW dealer they would ship to a VIC dealer then you do your PTA there.

You have to do a permit with NSW reg as well to get them to ship to the dealer to start do you?

There are two gun stores about 3 kilometre from each other....one in VIC and the other in NSW. I've always gone to the NSW store, for the quality of service, high turn over....and the fact a Browning lever action was not available from the VIC store. I can get the firearm in NSW but VIC have to do the paper work.

NSW can't do electronic PTA's with VIC. I'm not going to go through the hassle of shipping a firearm 3 kilometre.

So it snail trail, hasn't been 7 days yet....I expect the PTA to turn up some time this week.

[scrolllock]

I'm not going to go through the hassle of shipping a firearm 3 kilometre.

Ah well that makes sense then.

[North East]

Still waiting on the PTA for this rifle....that what happens when you live in the sticks.

[Seconds]

And our good old Gov still running things off pen and paper.

[North East]

Two weeks tomorrow for this PTA to turn up....see what happens tomorrow.

[Manimal]

Must be irritating having the store so close but going the long PTA route

[North East]

Two weeks now for this PTA to turn up....my .30-06 was quicker. Oh well...that's what happen when you order from NSW. It will get here eventually...trust me.

[nords]

Oh well.

Another weeks wait wont kill you.

[North East]

Well the PTA finally turned today for this Browning BL-22 lever action so it was off the local gun store again. That was the longest it taken to get a gun by far. I think I am over buying guns. Three will do me anyhow.

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Browning BL-22...open sights
Tikka Varmint .204 Ruger...Meopta Meostar R1 4-16X44
Tikka Lite .30-06 Sprg...Aimpoint Hunter H34S 1X

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Action is fully open.

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Nice gun...better take it out for a shot tomorrow.

[bigfellascott]

Very nice mate, look forward to hearing how it all goes.

[North East]

Very nice mate, look forward to hearing how it all goes.

Cheer mate...we shall how it goes. Picked up 1000 rounds of Winchester Power Points 40g and we'll see how they go.

Certainly cheaper than running bigger calibers.

[KWhorenet]

Yours must be nice and light too. 4" of barrel lighter than mine

Last juvy fox I took was holding an LED torch in left hand and supporting the fore end with my pinky. Also not running a scope.

[North East]

Yours must be nice and light too. 4" of barrel lighter than mine

Last juvy fox I took was holding an LED torch in left hand and supporting the fore end with my pinky. Also not running a scope.

It's a very light rifle. I think they only weigh about 5 Ibs. I am to used to shooting .30 cals with my .30-06 so if definitely going to be different.

[KWhorenet]

As a young tacker I'd have done anything to have a BL-22 'Micro Midas' at 4lbs 12oz
Poor me had to settle for using a Gevarm A6 or 7 ?

[lole]

Looking good

[franc]

What's the middle one?

Tikka Action? What stock?

[North East]

What's the middle one?

Tikka Action? What stock?

T3 Varmint in .204 Ruger....and an HSS muzzle brake.

[franc]

T3 Varmint in .204 Ruger....and an HSS muzzle brake.

I see. Didn't recognize the stock from the angle and thought it was an aftermarket one.