B.A.R. in 25-06................
Anybody who has owned and used one please relate your experiences??? I'm thinking this may be my next toy, but first I wanna know........ How does it handle in the field (accuracy, dependability, follow-up shots)? Is it particular as to what it shoots well? Anything you might want to share, GOOD or BAD!
Thanx, in Advance
B.T.W. Am I mistaken, or is the Safari the only model the 25-06 is offered in?
Thanx, in Advance
B.T.W. Am I mistaken, or is the Safari the only model the 25-06 is offered in?
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WM, I'm not sure what models the BAR .25-06 come in, but mine is the Safari model. I have to say this is my favorite rifle. It is extremely accurate and has never failed to function. It is the nicest gun I own as far as looks go. Brownings are worth the extra $$. It is more accurate now than it was when I bought it. It was shooting 1-1 1/2" groups when new, now it shoots sub MOA. I guess the barrel needed to be broke in. I started out using factory Remington Core Lokt 120 gr. Now I load 115 gr. Nosler BT with 48 gr. IMR4350. It shoots both about the same. I have used it on everything from groundhogs to whitetails. The first hunt I took it on, I killed 3 deer in 2 days at my Dads farm in the mountains of VA. I highly reccomend the .25-06 BAR. You will be pleased I'm sure. 
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The truth is that a BAR is a good rifle no matter what caliber you have it in. They are good accurate and dependable huntin rifles and should shoot the ammo of your choice.
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I don't know why anyone would want the 25-06 in a semi-auto! This cartridge is made for HB Bolt Action rifles...where the accuracy can be exploited[:p][;)]
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Eric, I have heard this argument many times(bolt guns are far more accurate than semi autos) and I personally think it is BS. I have a Browning A-Bolt that will not shoot as good a group as some of my semi auto's. I have many semi auto centerfire and rimfire that shoot as good or better than some of my bolt action guns. The reason I wanted a .25-06 semi auto is beacause #1 I like the gun(BAR) and #2 I like the cartridge(regardless of what gun it is in). Iwas deer hunting about 10 years ago with my 30-06 semi auto Rem 7400 and shot a 8 pointer at around 80 yds. It was during the peak of the rut and he was following a doe. It was a perfect hit right behind the front shoulder. He hit the ground and immediately jumped up and took off. I managed to get 2 more excellent hits on him before he went out of sight. The point of all this is, if I was using a bolt action that day, he probably would have ran over a few ridges and been finished off by another group of hunters in the area. I simply would not have been able to get the other shots off needed to anchor him. I know this is a rare situation, but it does happen.
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ECC, My reasons for wanting INFORMATION about the BAR; I've never owned a BAR but have always admired them and have usually (almost always) heard favorable reviews; I currently do not own a single semi-auto chambered in anything except .22. I want a reliable, accurate semi-auto in a caliber that allows for versatility when reloading. I do not want .223, 22-250, etc at this time. The 25-06 chambering speaks for itself! This is a well thought out decision, but I thank you for your concern. 0 -
Coincidently, I DID NOT expect anybody to say that their BAR was an absolute tack driver! I would've "settled" for something like "good solid platform for a semi" or " for a semi-auto not bad at all" I was looking also for someone to tell me that the BAR's are not over-priced "jam-a-matics". I personaly AM of the opinion that bolt guns are, for the most part, inherently more accurate than semi's. Maybe the BAR would be a pleasant, unexpected surprise in the accuracy category?!?! At any rate, I was fairly decided on the BAR before I asked the queston, just wanted to get some experienced input. Thanx once again for the opinions and info! 0 -
Just my 2 cents...I have a Browning BAR Stalker model w/BOSS in 300WSM with a leupold Vari x III...great set up...I like the BAR for the fast follow up shots and the great performance. Like all semi autos...keeping it clean is a must...but I have had mine in some harsh weather including some nasty snow...and when the moment of truth was at hand the weapon performed great. Last year I hunted in Chama NM and shot a real nice bull at 200 yrds...two fast shots and the bull was mine...can't say enough about the BAR...get one you wont regret it. 0 -
Hello Wanted Man
I don't know about a tack driver but my Belgium Grade II in 30:06 and Leupold scope set up is as good a hunting rig as anybody needs. When I bought mine I was told all kinds of stories as to how it didn't compare to a bolt action and it was only accurate for 2 shots, etc. It is all bull, not true. The design of the bolt in the BAR makes it very comparable to a bolt action rifle. Get yourself a BAR, most likely it will become your favorite rifle. The only thing I have to watch is that when chambering a round, make a full release of the bolt, don't ease it down or the bolt won't fully close. That happened to me one time and I missed a chance to take a nice buck.
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As previously stated, the only hiccup with mine is that you have to let the bolt slam home, or it won't close fully, and won't fire. I love mine, but it's a little disconcerting to get into the stand for my afternoon nap/hunting session, and to let the bolt release fly. It sounds like you're racking a pump shotgun. To solve the problem, I'm going to build a stand with a staircase, so I don't have to haul it up with a rope. 0 -
I can't add any more glowing remarks than have already been said.
The '06, 7mmR and .338 I hunt with I consider to be perfect hunting rifles.
If you reload be sure to use small base dies, only made by RCBS I think. They're recommended for slide actions and levers,too.
I had a problem with the 7mm when seating bullets. The shoulder bulged a little for some reason on a few. It was obvious by looking at it and it wouldn't let the bolt close. The small base dies tend to over-work the brass, so be sure your hunting ammo is factory or once or twice-fired stuff and well inspected before you head for the woods.
Never a problem with the '06 or .338
Those BARs are beautiful and price ain't bad, either.
Oh, yea, be sure and chamber a round and apply the safety before you settle down in your blind.
I've seen animals jump and take off at the sound of the safety being released.0
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