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BROWNING A-BOLT, Any good for competition ?

hotrodusa
I'm looking at making a benchrest rifle from a browning a-bolt stainles rifle. I'd like a few comments on this idea, (good or bad ).

I thought I would use a new current Browning A-bolt stainless rifle as a base for a new target rifle.Is the action well made enough to put a heavy target barrel and aftermarket stock on it?

What can I expect as far as performance ?

Any and all comments are welcome.

Robert



Edited by - hotrodusa on 08/21/2002 23:28:23
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  • SSG ZAG
    My experience with A-bolts is limited to the magnum calibers, (7mm, 300Win, etc.), but they have all been excellent shooters and the most consistant in my collection except for the very top of the line customs. Would recommend to anyone.
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  • groundhog devastation
    Great actions!! Can be a little bit of a bear to unscrew factory barrels from!!! I don't know what Browning uses on their threads but it will test a barrel vise!! Maybe it's just me or has anyone else had that problem? If you started with just the action, trued it, and did all your other homework and then fitted your match barrel to it, would probably be a great rifle! Let us know how it goes. GHD
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  • lead lobber
    I just got a SS 308 and my friend has a few- some rebarreled. The shoot very well but have limited trigger adjustment. I think there are ways around this.
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  • leeblackman
    I'd say save some time, money, and hassle, and just get a rem 700 action.

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • Daddy2B8162
    I have a 300 mag in an A-bolt Medalion. Shoots unbelievably good. The action feels smooth but I don't know how it will act with the heavy barrel. Sould be okay.
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  • E.Williams
    I cant say for sure but it should be fine for competiton.I dont own one but I bought a Mosin-Nagant from a friend of mines Father while I was test firing the Mosin he let me fire his A-Bolt in .300 Win Mag and it was the most accurate rifle I have ever fired.It impressed be so much I started my own A-Bolt fund so I should have one too pretty soon.The .300 Win Mag is also one hell of a accurate cartridge.When you combine the two you have as good of out-of-the box accuracy as you can get from any bolt-action rifle even the Remington 700 I think.

    Eric S. Williams

    Edited by - E.Williams on 08/24/2002 03:52:40
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  • bullhauler
    As someone else stated earlier, get a Remington model 700 action. They are the most popular action of choice for custom guns. The Browning rifles are junk.Period! The Remington action will handle a heavy barrel with no problem. They also come with the best factory trigger hands down. Adjustment is limitless without the need for an expensive aftermarket trigger. The other problem with the browning is finding an aftermarket stock for your new target rifle. Very few are avaliable and the ones that are aren't cheap. I do speak from experience. Owned one browning and practically gave it to the first sucker that thought he wanted it. There is one other rifle I would reccomend other than a Remington. It is the Tikka. Made by Sako. Just bought their ss/ls in 30-06. One hell of a tack driver. Shoots 1/2 in. groups at 100 yds and that is with factory ammo. So imagine what the groups will be like once I get a chance to work up some handloads. If you plan on winning some shooting competitions, leave the browning alone. Get a Remington action, put on a Douglas barrel, get a Mac or H-S precision stock, and go kick some butt.

    welcome to America...now speak english or get the ****out
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  • hotrodusa
    Thanks everyone for your comments.

    Robert
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