Thread: Belgium BLR 308 project trial a tribulations

Originally Posted by Sideshow

@dannyb that dose look like a Belgian made BLR. What’s the serial number? Mine was 4****K73
So made in 1973.
Think there’s an article somewhere on the net Hunting with Hobbie that has all the guts about them.
The triggers can be a pain. It’s that little spring at the back that needs working. Your gunsmith maybe able to get yours better.
The other fault I found with mine was the main stock bolt was compressing into the stock. Extra large washer fixed that also the that bolt had rusted up so had it out and gave it a good coat of anti rust paint. Same with the fore bolt.
I’ve heard of some guys cutting a small grove in the barrel band which helped with getting better accuracy. You could take it off. But DONT LOSE IT! Their rear as rocking horse poo.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
Here’s mine.Attachment 224132Attachment 224133

My trigger is already pretty good, don't think I'd risk meddling with it. Won't be touching the barrel band either even with factory pmc ammo it shoots good enough, I'll be happy if I can achieve 1" or there abouts. The smith gave it a good going over and a clean bill of health today so fingers crossed my load development goes smoothly.
I am led to believe the serial number puts mine as a 1979 year of manufacture, it's a year older than me