Author Topic: BAR Mk II Safari w/BOSS (Read 1103 times)

HuntAway · « **on:** March 17, 2006, 09:47:32 AM »

in 300 win mag. Are these semi's capable of using the high end premium ammo safely? What are every one's thoughts them, ie reliability, ease of cleaning, accuracy, recoil?

Thanks,

HuntAway

45/70fan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:44:26 AM »

I have a 30-06 w/boss and a 25-06 w/o boss. You can shoot anything except the Hornady Light Magnum or Federal High Energy type loads. The BOSS system is awesome, if you don't mind tinkering with it you can truly dial them in for tiny groups. Recoil is noticably less than a bolt gun. Reliabilty is a non issue, no problems with either one.

wis_sharpshooter · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2006, 02:08:58 PM »

You can shoot what ever kind ofammo you want, i have one and they are one of the best guns of the market.

tapehoser · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2006, 06:44:08 AM »

I have a BAR II Safari in .243 Winchester. It is a FUN gun to shoot and is very accurate.

45/70fan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2006, 07:40:42 AM »

You cannot use the high energy loads, the powder burn rate is too slow and causes problems with the gas system.

from Browning webstite:
Q. Will my BAR rifle take the high-energy ammo?
A. We recommend you follow the ammunition manufacturers recommendations concerning the use of a specific type of ammunition in your BAR Rifle.

Hornady Light Magnum Rifle Ammunition
Item notes:
This ammunition is not recommended for use with Semi-Auto or Gas operated firearms. It is intended to be used only in a fixed breech style (example Bolt Action) firearm.

wis_sharpshooter · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2006, 07:51:44 AM »

Well I guess your not spose to then, I have been shootin the light magnums in my 30-06 BAR for a number of years now with no problems. buts thats me

BUSTER51 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2006, 01:54:27 PM »

My 1990 mk1 in 300 win mag will shoot the Hornady ammo no problem .

HuntAway · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2006, 01:36:44 PM »

Thanks guy's. I crossed over to the dark side and got myself a 300 win mag in a BLR :lol: It is a sweet shooter and I don't think I'll regret that purchase.