Hi,
New to this forum, but thought I'll give a short review of my personal experience with the brx1.
Have had it in 30-06 22" barrel since August, 5 deers downed at ranges of between 40-230m in varying weather (+15 - -5 C) and lighting conditions. Max hunting comfortable distance approx 300m. Overall very happy with the gun, no issues in the field handling and reloading or otherwise.
+ the bolt action is very fast, smooth, predictable and precise even as being a long action. Can't say I would actually notice any difference between long and short ones out in the field cycling it.
+ the three stage safety, I really like the placement and works well even if a little bit stiff, but ones used to it not an issue
+ trigger (have it at the lightest 900g setting), ones in the field hunting I don't even notice it when pulling off the shot
+ accuracy, no issues here at out to well past +200 meters. But what else to expect from a 30-06?
+ ambidextrous as I am left handed and my sons are not. Really easy to change from left to right even in the field if needed.
+ interchangeable barrel/caliber, I have an open purchase license for a second 6.5 CR barrel
+ well balanced without a silencer. Silencer installed makes it as expected somewhat front heavy. Would probably go with a 20" barrel if using a silencer.
+ integrated picatinny rail, makes life easy and scopes interchangeable
+ I like the magazine a lot, both coloring and function
+ price, got it at a "sale" for 1439€.
- stock, feels plasticky and much more so than my Tikka T3x Lite or CTR, also the hollowness is disturbing me. But at this price point, ok, you can't have it all.
- lack of those interchangeable barrels on the market. Would prefer to do the deer/roe hunt with the 6.5 without silencer and leave the 30-06 for bigger game. Hopefully they get those barrels out of the factory in time for next season before my purchase license expires...
Of course one size doesn't fit all and the final results out hunting are more like the sum of the capabilities of the caliber/ammunition, the gun and the shooter. But in my case the gun seems to be a good match to my use and expectations and thereby making me very happy with my purchase. The stock I might upgrade sometime in the future when there are alternatives on the market.
