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Offline turbot

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« on: May 22, 2006, 08:00:58 AM »
I am about to buy a new Brownin A-Bolt 30-06 and was wondering if anyone can tell me if the browning is a good choice
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2006, 08:13:53 AM »
My brother has one it's his best rifle in 30/06 just go buy one it's shoot moa easy on the shoulder.:lol:

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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2006, 08:36:46 AM »
My son just purchased one in 30-06 with the boss system. Very accurate. The only complaint he has is the finish seems to be very soft and dents easily.

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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2006, 08:39:32 AM »
:cb2: I have heard that the Japanese make an excellent rifle. The wood is always pretty, too. I don't have one, but everyone I know loves theirs.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2006, 12:17:40 PM »
I have a Stainless Stalker LH in 25/06 I bought new in 1990.  It's my favorite centerfire rifle.
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2006, 12:17:48 PM »
I don't own any Brownings and can't speak from experience.  But I'm curious:  I've read threads on this site relating to the A-bolt barrels being thin and requiring time to cool down between shots to get a decent group size to sight in or evaluate different loads.

Have others had this problem with A-bolts?  Is it restricted to lighter weight models?

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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2006, 05:25:45 PM »
My abolt is extremely accurate and durable. Had it almost 20 years. I have lended it to 2 brothers and one friend and it has received extreme abuse from these guys. It is still accurate. I would buy another if I had to. I want an abolt ti mountain. My abolt is in 7mm rem mag with a Leopold 3.5-10x. Great combination.

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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2006, 12:58:04 AM »
I have had my A BOLT stalker now for about 6 months its in .204 caliber with a medium heavy barrel and the duratouch finish, I was never really a A BOLT fan because of the stocks they used early on, looked a little to much like a weatherby to suit me. But I really like this new rifle with my MEOPTA 3-12x40 #4 recticle mounted in low rings the things shoots 32 grain Hornadys like a laser. With 47 foxes to its tally so far NO complaints. BUT if I were a pelt hunter I would be out of luck the 204 makes em look like they are hit with a bozooka.

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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2006, 08:15:15 AM »
Turbot - I own a Stalker and love it.  It is becoming the first thing I reach for.   Sodbuster - YES , the barrel is a little on the thin side so two, maybe three shots then I let it cool for a bit, maybe blast a little compressed air down the tube to help.  The guns have some great features like the bolt handle angle plus its short throw, the neat mag clip too but are you aware of the trigger adjustment???  It is GREAT!  Just take off the two screws on the trigger guard and you will see the set screw.  Turn it clockwise to decrease pull.  I adjusted mine as low as it would go but decided I still wanted a lighter pull.  PLAN ON DOING THIS - it is soo easy.  Buy a set of Timney trigger replacement springs for your rifle.  It is about $20 and will make your rifle feel custom.  It comes with a 2lb and a 3lb screw (both adjustable using the set screw).  IF you don't want to "spring" for the trigger kit, you can simple cut portions of the existing sprin unti lyou get it down to what you would like.  All you do is remove  the trigger guard plus the front action screw and remove the barreled action from the stock. Once the action is out, drive out the little pin that the trigger pivots on.  Move the trigger forward and remove\replace the spring.  Put the pin back and return the action to the stock and adjust to suit.  What - maybe three minutes start to finish.  Most dramatic $20 improvement you can make on any rifle.

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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2006, 03:47:43 AM »
I have Brownings in 300 win ,270 wsm,243win, and 22rf,  they are all great my 270 wsm is the best gun I own. The only browning I had and didnt like is the 243 wssm that in my opinion is a dog caliber. IN all fairness though I think it was defective it would not shoot the same load as the 243 win without exteme pressure signs. I have never worked so hard on a gun to get it to shoot. I finally gave up and bought a Rem SS Mtn rifle in 7-08. I love the feel of all Brownings. I am not sure about the 300 boss. it cuts the recoil of a 300 win to about a 270, but I have not been able to find the sweet spot. If you will buy ammo I think it could be good but if you handload it adds one more variable to the equation. I think you will like a Browning if you get it

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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2006, 05:16:15 PM »
I have four A-bolts plus one BAR and love them all. I advise to stay away from BOSS. It is too noisy and disturbs other shooters at the range.

Danny