Browning BL22 Rifle - This Gun Is FUN, FAST & A Blast To Shoot.
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This Browning is probably the finest .22 lever action rifle made today. Fun, fun, fun.
The Japanese have a very good work ethic, and it shows. Such good workmanship thats hard to find nowadays.
My grandpa passed down his ‘73 BL22 to me and I love it. Took down a crow first shot from 115 yards, and a rabbit at about the same. Super awesome rifle.
115 yds? lol nah bud
@@nononono12345 yeah you might be right. Felt longer in my mind. Forgot I made this comment lol
The BL22 is a little tricky to clean. First, you need the proper size screwdrivers, and second, the ejector is a pain in the butt to replace when reassembling the gun. You have to hold the ejector and its spring in place while putting the bolt back in. Easier said then done. With that said, the quality and workmanship are excellent, which to me, more than makes up for the difficulty in reassembly. It's still an excellent gun. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.
These are an awesome lever action. Very very reliable & very very accurate. My dad bought me one 28 years ago & out of all the rifles I've owned & shot, the Miroku ML22 (Same rifle) is my favourite. My dad bought it off a work mate with a broken ejector spring, so he fixed that & I never ever had a problem with it.
I just got my BL-22 today and I'm thrilled with it. I've shot them on several occasions before and will honestly say they are one of the nicest .22's on the market. Easily accurate enough for empty 12-gage shells at 40 yards. I own several Brownings already, including a BLR in .308 Win and this gun is as well-made as any of them.
I have the same rifle. My old eyes had a hard time with the iron sights, so I added a red dot. Huge difference. Love it. Now if only I could buy lots of .22 LR ammo...
The Untouchables and The Rifleman were my two favorite shows when I was growing up. Imagaine that. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.
Well, my NIB 1970 production deluxe grade BL-22 just arrived. All I can say is a big "Thanks for the recommendation!", and the great video. The BL-22 is incredibly light, and the action is crisp, quick, and smooth. It's also very quick pointing. What a class act! It is also far lighter than my Winchester 9422 and 9422M. Thanks again!
Thanks Danny. I would think this would be a perfect gun for the outback. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.
that's some great shooting sir. I do have to agree with you on the quality of this rifle. I ended up with a '73-'74 BL-22 that my father in law found in a basement. It had been laying on it's side with the ejection port up so you can imagine the finish....well he thought it would be a good project for me. The action functioned but....rust. Well long story short and lots of solvent and Ballistol later it isn't pretty but wow what a great piece. Thanks for showing what it can do.
My gun used in this video is a grade 1, which basically is just a plain model. Grade 2 has engraving on the receiver, a gold-plated trigger, checkered buttstock and forearm. I bought my gun over 20 years ago and it was used but in excellent condition. Seems like I paid $135 for it at the time. If you find a used one and it looks to be in great shape, and not abused, I would certainly recommend it if the price is right. Not sure what they sell for now but the Browning BL-22 is an excellent gun.
Ah, steel targets. It's been a few years but I have shot many steel targets in competition. You never get tired of the sound when you hit 'um. I may have to borrow a few steel targets from a friend when I do a video on my American Western Arms single action revolver.
i looked at one today at my local gun shop and i can't stop thing about it.
My dad gave me mine in 1972. Used to be a good shot with it. My son likes the original sights but my eyes can't use them very well any more. Really hesitated to scope it, but gave in as it's the only way I can enjoy it now. The smallest scope, Fixed 4x 28 Leupold (Good value at $200) plus the see through Leupold rifleman sights ($19) let me shoot and my son can still use iron sights for close up shots.The stock is small so see thru sights still let me have a good check weld.
Dokto.....That is a road in the background. I shoot at a certified county shooting range and the road leads up to the 250 yard burm where shooters can set up their targets. Obviously we don't shoot if anybody is driving up the road.
Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video. Be safe and have fun.
thanks....I like you too. Thanks for watchin'.
obyvatel.....I can't tell you how many rounds I have fired but I received my first .22 rifle over 40 years ago and I've been shootin' .22's ever since. I shot a lot of different calibers but the .22 long rifle is by far my most favorite cartridge to shoot. I appreciate the great comment and I thank you for watching my video.
I would also suggest starting with a .22 rifle. Out of all my guns my favorite ones are all .22 rifles or pistols. They are fun and accurate and ammo is cheap. The fundamentals of shooting and becoming a good marksman is easier due to the low recoil and the fact that you can shoot a lot of ammo. You might consider a Henry lever action, or if you prefer a bolt aciton, take a look at the Savage line of rifles. Thank you for the great comment and for watching my video. Be safe and enjoy your gun.
Good choice. They're a pain to clean though, and for all that is holy DO NOT LOSE THE EJECTOR SPRING.
I have never owned one but I have shot a few Henry rifles and they were certainly great shooters and I wouldn't hesititate to buy one someday for my grandson.
3percentP.....I bought my Browning rifle fifteen or twenty years ago and it was a used gun when I bought it. I haven't handled a new one so I really can't compare the old with the new but I'm willing to bet that a new one is as good as an old one. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.
Browning is still one of the finest guns out there. I was also impressed with your clay target holder.
Hey big man , always a pleasure , nice little rifle ,
I went to a show this morning and picked one up , grade 1 like you have , 5-22-2021 , very clean and very little wear , I'll take it out tomorrow for some aroma therapy to see how it drives , hopefully as smooth as yours .
Congratulations Tom....I know you are going to enjoy shooting your Browning. Be safe, have fun and enjoy our 2nd Amendment.
@@mixup98 Update , I test drove the BL-22 , very pleased so far , I'll do more plinking this 4 day weekend we have and hopefully enjoy learning more about it , take care big man , keep your head down this memorial day weekend .
tsmgguy.....you are welcome. I absolutely love my BL-22 and it is one gun I'll never sell or trade (my son will get it one day). You definately made a sweet purchase. Thanks for your great comment and thanks for watching my video. Have fun and be safe up there :)
I just had been thinking about getting a Henry Youth 22LR Lever action to teach my grandson how to shoot, but since I already have a Henry 22LR lever action full size rifle I wanted to see what the other brands offer. Now the Henry Youth goes for only $319 at the local Sportsman's Warehouse, but after I saw this video and a couple of others here on RUclips, I decided to get this little Browning BL 22 Micro Midas (which is their kids or youth model). I found one on Cheaper Than Dirt's website for $474 and free shipping. So I ordered it today. Thanks for the video!!
Pretty or not, you have a great rifle. Thanks for a great story and I really appreciate the nice comment. Have fun, be safe, and enjoy that Browning.
I bought mine in 1983 still have it and Miroku in Japan makes great rifle
got the 1895 ca. 1984
My Browning SA-22 was designed by John M. Browning himself. It has a tube inside the stock that holds the rounds, and has an awesome action that pops the brass out the bottom. It's also a takedown, and is easy to clean and fun to shoot. You can't beat Browning!
Tommy Wegman i remember shooting my mates lil semi auto browning.22 as a kid..only thing i found unusual was the way it ejected straight down the sleave of my shirt..yeehhhaaaa thatl get your attention..hot brass running down your arm..lol..great guns..ive a bl22 and a browning trombone now..superb little guns and cheap as hell to run,..
Larry....I had a Marlin many, many years ago and I loved it, but it got away from me in a trade. I've never shot a Henry but everything I've read and seen at the range tells me it's a good gun. You have a tough choice but I think you'll be happy with what ever one you choose. Good luck, be safe and have fun.
Some very fine rifles have come out of Japan over the years. I own two Smith & Wesson rifles and a Weatherby Vanguard that were made by the Howa company in Japan. I do know I'll never own a gun that says "Made in China". Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.
John....I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my video.
72milesman.....I don't like to yip but I sure like to shoot. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.
You're one hell of a shot. I gotta get one of these once 22 starts showing up again. Subbed, keep making great videos and I'll keep watching!
Hey mixup...love ur vids...keep em coming especially the western firearms! I just bought a new Browning bl22 and I think it is priced right and a work of art.
+stratman 45 ....congratulations, I do believe you now own one of the finest .22 rifles ever made. Be safe, have fun and thanks for the great comment :)
KingPing....thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my videos. I have a few .22 LR videos planned and I hope my ammo holds out.
Good video, looks like a good spot to shoot too. I looked at several 22 lever guns a few years ago ad this was one of them. I really thought about the browning, a used winchester 9422, a Marlin 39a and the henry goldenboy. I bought the goldenboy, and it's a good gun, but the best price/quality combo might have been the browning. Also, the short throw and lightness would have been better since the henry is very heavy. Still all of them are very good choices, even though the henry does not have a steel receiver.
My BL 22 is made in Japan also. Sweet shooter and the short throw on the lever meaning you don't take your hand off the stock like a Henry. Nice video Thanks!
You're welcome, C Kim. Thanks for watching my video.
Years ago I had a Winchester 94-22 magnum and it was a good gun, but the Browning really has a much smoother action. I just wish that all guns with the Browning name were made in the USA. You can't go wrong with a Winchester or Browning. Thanks for a great comment.
turtleinahat..let's start with the bolt action rifle. These rifles are usually more accurate than a lever action and it is usually easier to mount a scope to a bolt action rifle than a lever gun. Magazine capacity will usually be around 4 to 6 rounds. With a lever action rifle, depending on model, they hold more ammo, are quicker to shoot, and just plain fun, fun, fun. For target shooting or hunting go with the bolt. For fast, fun shooting go with the lever action.
I like your videos. Short intro and straight to the bone. And also not aiming at animals is a big plus.
Great shooting mixup98. I've just ordered a Leupold VX2 2-7x32 rimfire scope for mine (that you helped me reassemble thanks to your video last week). ;-) When the scope arrives from The Optic Zone I let you know how it groups. Once again thanks for sharing another great video of a a great rifle!
oncall21....your scope should be perfect on your rifle. I have a Nikon 2x7 on a Ruger 10-22 and a 2x7 scope is absolutely perfect for the caliber. I have a feeling your gun will group very well. I've never shot mine from the bench so I'll be curious about your groups.
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I bought the scope, not that the rifle needs one (especially after watching you shoot), but because it is a nice light, compact and clear scope that won't upset the balance of the rifle. For bunnies on the run or up close the 2x is plenty. For target practise and comparing different .22 ammo at the range, I can wind her up to 7x. I'll keep you posted once the scope arrives and I can get some groups to compare. :-)
My BL 22 is the most accurate .22 I have ever owned. It out shoots my Marlin 39A and even my Winchester. These truly are awesome guns, regardless of where they are made.
Man that thing is nice! Didn't realize anyone was making an heirloom quality .22LR these days. Great video!
Thanks fetzner808.
Father bought me this rifle when I was around 18. Still have it at 50. Ha ha. Very nice rifle indeed.
Ross.....you have a great little rifle and it should last you for many, many years. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.
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Yep, this one's about the best and smoothest rimfire rifle/carbine I've had the pleasure to shoot with!
Same here Reg!!
I clearly need to look into a BL-22! Nice, useful review, and a great video, BTW.
OK thanks picket up my browning on Friday just love it fantastic gun thanks for all the info and all the best cheers Danny
The solo cups made a nice reaction to the 22lr. keep that in mind for future videos :) Nice gun!
Greetings from Poland. Today I'm goin to see bl22 from 2001. little over my budget but... for kids it should be fine.
beautiful little gun!! you look kinda like chuck conners the way you were slingin lead!! GREAT VIDEO!
I bought a lever action Henry 22 a few months ago. It may not be quite as nice as that sweet Browning but I sure do like it!
Very smooth and yes, made in japan. I looked at one and it is as you describe.
Ridgid.....I was planning on doing a video this weekend but it's starting to snow AGAIN. We'll see what happens in a week or two. I can't wait to start poppin' caps again.....it's been a long, long, long winter.
My first gun ,, 1965 BL 22 .. New 79.95,, Dearfield Fla, 100,000 rounds . Not one jam
First one came out in 1968
@@dryflyelk actually spoke with Browning trying to date mine and they said 1969.
Miroku is the manufacturer in Japan and they make damn nice firearms, just like have been doing for the past 50 years. I have a late model Winchester 1892, and it's the finest lever gun currently on the market for the money. The older Browning B92's they made are even better due to the higher grade wood they used back then. Browning always had a higher standard for aesthetics.
yes she is.
fun is an understatement
Damn, you're a very good shooter. I've seen some of your other videos like the mini 14 video, and they are all very good. I just got one of these from my dad. I had trouble figuring out when it was made, but the guys on the forum I went to, said its probably a 1972 model. They are very nice little rifles.
They are fantastic and probably the best quality lever action .22 still made today, Steve receivers and walnut, no zinc or pot metal, cost reflects that.
The speed and smooth action make them a great little fun for pest control, follow up shots at the flick of your pinky finger.
Only real downside is I found the sights on mine terrible to focus on, had a peep sight fitted and it worked much better for my eyes.
Yes indeed, you can't beat a nice steel and walnut rifle. Fortunately I can still see the rear sight okay 👍😁 Thanks for the great comment and I appreciate you watching my video.
I really like how the lever works on the Browning. But I love my Henry, and the price for the quality is very good for a USA made gun that will eat anything you feed it from shorts to longs, to long rifles, to bird shot.
So too will the BL22. I think you can load a total of 22 shorts in the tube!
I have a Henry lever action .22 and a Savage mark 2, they are great! Out of everyone that I've let shoot those, the Henry is more enjoyable to them. The savage is the more accurate of either. Both can shoot .22 shorts, longs, and long rifles. Another difference are the feeding systems, the Henry is tube fed while the Savage is magazine fed. So in the off chance that one needs to be reloaded the Savage is quicker if spare mags are ready.
Heh heh... when I picked up that Henry 22 (it was on sale at Dicks Sporting Goods) the young sales clerk asked if I was buying it for a grandson. I said nope, I don't have grandkids... it's for ME!
I once saw one of these BL22 rifles listed for sale on the website of Hamada and Son ltd. There seems to be a market for these guns even in gun unfriendly Japan.
Yeah, I saw your comment and looked at it on the site. I wonder if it could get through customs though...some guy might think that it's an "assault rifle" because it's plastic and black:) Thanks mate, I have a new saving goal.
Beautiful Rifle. My only rifle
Buddy, great video, and awesome shooting!
I like my Henry Golden boy that I purchased, but if I had it to do all over again, this is the 22 lever I would have purchased.
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Well, you got me on the country of origin,,, She looks like a sweet shooter bro, good video. As much as you shoot you should try your hands at some steel targets. I love mine, although I only have 5, I sure love hearing them ring when I hit!
Mine has a bit of class with a fully engraved on both sides nickel steel receiver . Love this gun. $699. pricey ya, but get what you pay for. I plan on keeping it until death do us part. he,he, Great video man.
Thanks for making the video. I'm debating between this gun and a Henry Golden Boy and this helps!
BL-22 likes: Short throw on the lever, you don't have to move your trigger finger, because the whole trigger group is integrated with the lever, unlike traditional lever action where the trigger remains mounted in the frame. Quick take up shots and accuracy downrange is the result! The hammer does have the half cock position option, as traditional. Trigger pull runs about 4 lbs, with small amount of take-up, you can feel where the sear is engaged and resists lightly and lets off crisply. Smooth bolt travel and the brass ejects out the side, unlike the original browning design. The rifle will shoot everything from .22 short CB subsonic to high vel stingers HP's with NO issue. Thing is super easy to take down for cleaning, but tricky to reassemble, like a Ruger MK-II pistol tricky, but not impossible. Most of the time it's just easier to hit the action and barrel with some Break Free "Powder Blast" run a bore snake for scrubbing and cleaning, then finish off with BF-CLP, wipe down and you are done.
The downs:The sights are "OK" decent, the tip off scope mount is screaming for a rail sight system, or at least a nice tangent peep-sight system from Brownell's. Thought the finish on wood and bluing is great, wood dents easily and bluing scr's just as easy.
BEST danged lever action on the market, even though I LOVE a good Henry's and their butter smooth lever action, better balanced weight, I still reach for the browning most of the time. In NO WAY knocking the excellent Henry, still a one of the best bangs for the buck out there!
I'd say a cross between Danny Trejo and Charles Bronsan..;) It's getting hard to find .22 ammo these days. I had a single bolt action 22 and a Winchester 44-40 that belonged to my grandfather back in the day very accurate guns.. Enjoy your videos keep them coming..
Nick.....I can't believe you prefer plastic over walnut. That's okay, we all have our own tastes. I've never seen the Browning with a plastic stock and I haven't seen a replacement plastic stock advertised for it either. In fact, I don't believe I've ever seen any lever-action rifle with a plastic stock. Maybe some of my viewers can help.
I just bought a Browning BL-22 and is it very nice. The price must have came down a bit. Cabelas price December 2017 is $550. Browning has a $75 rebate until 12/31/2017. That makes my cost $475. For a very nice Browning. The Walnut Stock is super glossy. I'm not sure how that is accomplished as Walnut is a open grain wood. Excellent !
THANKS :)
Jeff.....any chance you might put your gun and scope on RUclips? I would love to see it.
Jay.....you have given me a great ideal for a new video. I'll try to get a cleaning video on RUclips in the next couple of weeks. And by the way, thanks for the sub.
Great Videos. Love to see you on Full30.
mixp98 Thank you very much mr. by the information
Thank you, sir. Best comment I ever received. Thanks for watching my video.
Barry.....I've never mounted a scope and this gun or fired it from a bench so I can't honestly tell you if it is or isn't a serious target gun. The gun is certainly accurate out to 50 yards with iron sights and I seem to hit what I'm aiming at but for serious target shooting I would suggest a good bolt action rifle.
I have one & have shot thousands of rounds. Mine is the walnut stock thats checkered grip style. I had it from when I was a kid and now mys son shoots it too. I just wanted to say I have never field stripped it for full cleaning. I clean all my guns after use with a full field strip but not this or my Henry big boy in 357mag. I only run a good cleaning down the bore and wipe out the action with tooth brush , q-tips ect with a CLP. I find the dirt goes forward unlike a blow back system. FYI: both Henry & Browning never recommend taking their lever action down all the way they say its not necassary and I agree. Owe yeah I bought 1500 rounds of the aguila super colibri 22lr 20 grain bullet primer charged only, so the story here is this gun works that bullet like a champ because it will not cycle in a semi auto and it is silent ! All you hear is the hammer coming down on the firing pin ,click............. really cool stuff !
Scott....I agree, the BL22 shouldn't be completely field stripped unless absolutely necessary. Years ago I had to replace the firing pin in my Browning and I had no choice but to disassemble the rifle. Hopefully my video will help somebody who would rather fix their own gun instead of taking it to a gunsmith.
Great 22 rifle, great video
OK thanks picked up my 22 browning to day just love it thanks for all the info and all the best to you and family for Xmas/and thanks giving cheers Danny what a top gun look for-would to more post of your shooting cheers Danny
Danny...thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry xmas ol mate , great post too...73 Jacko
Best review I've ever watched!!
no probes I have brought the nickel grad 1 its a fantastic gun keep the vids up and good shooting all ways get rid of the varmints over there LOL cheers Danny
Love the sound of the ricochets. Is that a road in the background or am I seeing things?
I got my BL-22 in 1974 and it still shoots well. Love that little Browning.
My dad has one and it is real fun to shoot
Very proficient with that rifle! Fun gun indeed. I suggest you try out a Ruger 77/44 - an other fun gun on a whole new level.
Fellow Aussie and Miroku ML22 owner (same rifle different stamp) I bought one of these at a gun show for $300, dinged up pretty bad, rebuilt it ironed out the dents and sanded it back looks awesome now, woods easy to fix and a few dent's will just give it more character. Just be careful pulling these right down though, they're a bitch to put back together. If weight is what you're worried about, these things weigh like a toy gun, synthetic would feel too light I think.
i'm sold can't wait
The ricochet sound :O
Since the subject is Browning. If it's possible can you do a video with a Browning AH5 Sweet 16 Belgium? My dad gave this gun to me for my 18th birthday and just want to hear what you have to say about this weapon. Thanx
My bl 22 that I just purchased from a relative for $150 very accurate and nice lil rifle. It outshoots my ruger 10/22 anytime. Lol. Depending on the shooter also
I love shooting 22 lr my favorite rifle is my American made Marlin 39a imoho it's the best 22 rifle made
Thanks, and your welcome
I had a B.A.R 22 in the 80s, it was made in Japan, very nice Rifel, do a video on the Winchester 9422, XTR, thanks great video an shooting
Gregis27.....my firing pin also broke, but as you said, it was an easy and inexpensive fix. I appreciate the compliment and thanks for watching my video.
To me this rifle has the runs on the board over the Henry and second hand Erma's and Winchester 94/22's. You pay a bit more but it has the features and accuracy to justify the cost.
Nice job! Especially letting us all know where the rifle was manufactured...Japan. I like to know I'm not buying a firearm from Russia or China that has a legendary name brand. I believe some Remington or Winchester are actually now made in Russia.