Beretta BRX1

[Lonewolf72]

Just saw this...I might need to have one!
For us "poor folks" that can't afford a Blaser .

Currently made in 6.5CM, 308W and 300WM...I wonder if we will be able to get barrels in other cartridges such as 30-06?

Beretta BRX1 6.5 Creedmoor 22" 1:8" Bbl Black/Blued 5rd Straight Pull Rifle JBRX1E382/22

Beretta BRX1 6.5 Creedmoor 22" 1:8" Bbl Black/Blued 5rd Straight Pull Rifle JBRX1E382/22 For Sale

www.eurooptic.com

 

[DangerRanger]

Of course right after I complain about never seeing them in stock…

I think they look pretty fun

 

[letrbuck]

Would like to see one in the flesh. Street price is better than I thought it would be

 

[Lonewolf72]

You're welcome...and yes, I thought they would be selling higher, but this price is appealing to me (much more and I'd be out). However, they show a 24" 300WM for $300 more (no thanks).

Would definitely like to handle one. Perhaps one of our fellow Sliders visiting SHOT Show can give us their impression.

 

[HandgunHTR]

I love the idea of a straight pull bolt. I am not in love with the safety on that however. Backfire Youtube channel did a review on it and the operation of it looked like it may be an issue when using gloves or in a hurry.

 

[Lonewolf72]

I'll have to watch that video again.

 

[HandgunHTR]

I'll have to watch that video again.

It is right about the 2:13 mark in the video. Having to press down on the backside while also moving it backwards to put it back into safe is where I think the issue will be. Also that thing is HUUUUUGGGGEEEE.

 

[Reddish]

After handling one, I wouldn’t get one. You can grab the bolt anywhere and slide it back. The release is a little tab on the side, if dirt or anything gets under that, you bust yourself in the face running the bolt …actually witnessed that while in the shop, funny to watch but terrible design. You can also bounce the rifle on the buttstock and it will open the bolt out of battery. It has a lot of cool features, but some very overlooked design issues.

 

[hikeswithbow]

Has anyone had extraction issues with their BRX1?

My BRX1 experiences failures to extract so severe that the bolt cannot be retracted by hand. I have shot less than 50
rounds, and 5-10 of them I had to lightly mortar the stock on the table to get the bolt open.

The issue seems to worsen later into the 10 round magazine as the barrel warms, typically around 7-8 rounds in, and then earlier on in subsequent mags after cooling.

I have fired Hornady, Federal, Sellier & Bellot, and AAC: All demonstrate the same issue to varying degrees, and all work fine in my Savage. I have cleaned and dried the chamber with a patch. I have oiled the bolt.

I tried to open the bolt so hard my hand actually hurts. It’s insane.

My BRX1 is now on its way back to Beretta, but I hear their repair process is horrifically slow.

 

[SDHNTR]

What a contraption!