Beretta BRX1

I agree with pretty much everything you say. You're obviously very familiar with the Blaser system. Like you, I have R93's and R8's and multiple barrels for each. But until the Beretta offers even half of what the Blaser offers in cartridge selections, it's not a competitor, at least in my opinion.

GSRetrievers said:

Blaser has been doing this for years and years.

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And a beautiful smooth as silk action.!

FireFlyFishing said:

Interesting. All looks good minus the scope base. Seems like the rear end is just hanging out there in the breeze.

I've seen the straight pull design on one of the new savage rifles. Jury is still out for me.

Thanks for the share!

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Straight pulls in Europe since late 1800's.!!! The system is highly perfected. Too bad North America didn't follow the lead. Savages straight pull is a good first time try ...but not up to par by any means with Blaser!

bultinkle said:

I think they look like a cool affordable blaser alternative.

I was not excited about the savage straight pull but I think this looks nice.

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Savages is a chunky heavy bolt, and I'm with you on this one! I'll be getting one!

OK hunter said:

I agree with pretty much everything you say. You're obviously very familiar with the Blaser system. Like you, I have R93's and R8's and multiple barrels for each. But until the Beretta offers even half of what the Blaser offers in cartridge selections, it's not a competitor, at least in my opinion.

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No, I get that and I agree, if having all those chamberings is an attraction to you the Blaser is far superior. But if the Beretta is a success, there's a good chance you will start seeing more and more cartridges being offered, and maybe some from aftermarket barrel makers as well. And of course, buying a new barrel and having it re-chambered and/or re-bored is always a possibility. You can likely get a new chambering that way for less than a new Blaser barrel.

No argument here on barrels but messing with custom barrels or rechambering factory ones will make the dollars quickly even out.
Saying that, there's room for both in the market.

OK hunter said:

I agree with pretty much everything you say. You're obviously very familiar with the Blaser system. Like you, I have R93's and R8's and multiple barrels for each. But until the Beretta offers even half of what the Blaser offers in cartridge selections, it's not a competitor, at least in my opinion.

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With its price point...not intended to be a competitor....just an entry saleable,viable option.... I think it's great....( but of course...what the HELLLLLO do I know?)

Also having a lot of left handed/eyed friends and family it would be really cool to have an ambi loaner/backup.

This is an important point needing to be made in support of the left-handed folks. Beretta saves manufacturing/inventory dollars making one action switchable for lefties instead of making two actions, one for each. This rifle has promise.

The Savage I tested was less than realistic quality-wise, forward thinking but lacking in quality.

The number of cartridges available for the Beretta will come along as demand increases. The R8 wasn't released with all of their barrels available immediately either.

The video was lacking in quality. Demonstrating a rifle from a rickety shooting table and a bull bag is unacceptable. It doesn't have to be a benchrest set up but something better than was shown.

bultinkle said:

I think they look like a cool affordable blaser alternative.

I was not excited about the savage straight pull but I think this looks nice.

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Not sure why the bolt is angled so far back like that, but I assume they had a reason. Looks just okay. Hopefully, someone will hurry and make a stock and bolt handle for it.

I picked one of these up this summer. The blaser has always been out of my price range but always liked the concept. The switch barrel capability really sold it for me.

I got the 22" 300 win mag version. The shorter barrel pairs very well with the harvester EVO supressor and the cartridge is a classic Alaskan big game chambering. I topped it with a vortex razor LHT 3-15x50.

The first load I tested was the Hornady precision 200gr ELDX. I have found this load a great performer in my Seekins havak. It's also done well on 2 moose.

Accuracy was pretty good right off the bat. The first couple groups hovering just over an inch.



Stretched the legs out to 200 yards

Out to 300 yards

The more I shoot it the better it shoots. I liked the rifle so much I decided to take it out after moose this fall.

My final zero check before I took it hunting. Put three rounds into 1/2" at 200 yards off the spartan bipod.

Really instilled a bit of confidence in this setup. Not exactly a precision rifle but definitely a good big game hunting setup.