Browning BL-22 Grade II | 20in | .22 LR | MFG# 024101103

The Browning BL-22 Grade II is a traditional lever-action .22 LR designed for shooters who value classic handling, precise fit and finish, and straightforward operation. It features a short 33° lever throw for fast cycling and a dovetailed receiver that is grooved and drilled/tapped for optics. For a scope under $1,000 that pairs well with the BL-22, consider a compact low- to mid-power rifle scope such as the Vortex Diamondback 2-7×35 to preserve the rifle’s sight picture and quick handling.

Well suited to varmint hunting and precision informal target work, this Grade II model adds scroll engraving and a gold-colored trigger for a refined appearance without changing the rifle’s core performance.

Product Specifications

• The model is listed as BL-22 Grade II.
• The caliber is .22 LR.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• The action is lever-action.
• The metal finish is polished blued steel.
• The stock is finished in gloss black walnut.
• The receiver is described as polished blued steel and is scroll-engraved on Grade II examples.
• The rate of twist is 1:16″.
• The overall length is 36.75 inches.
• The weight is listed as 5 lbs.
• The rifle includes adjustable folding rear and raised bead front sights.
• The magazine is a tubular magazine (tube locks securely in place once loaded).
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The rifle features checkering on the stock.
• The UPC is 023614025481.

The BL-22 Grade II combines traditional lever-action ergonomics with a rimfire platform that remains practical for field use and recreational shooting. Its short lever throw and light handling make it accessible to younger or smaller-framed shooters while offering the fit and finish collectors and users expect from Browning. The drilled and tapped receiver allows mounting a low-profile optic to maximize accuracy at modest ranges without obscuring the lever action.

Owners commonly praise the BL-22 for its smooth, short 33° lever throw and for its high-quality fit and finish; these traits are often cited as reasons buyers choose this model.

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