Is browning quality

I love my Browning’s, be it there shotguns rifles or handguns. Browning definitely makes it quality arms. Love my two X-bolts one in 223 and the other in 308. Both shoot lights out with factory ammo. Things I like about them, the smooth 60deg bolt throw, the rotory dm magazine that feeds buttery smooth, the user adjustable trigger that breaks like a glass rod, perfect fit and finish.
 
I have never had a centerfire BLR but I was astounded when a guy beside me at the range was shooting ragged bug-holes with his in 30-06. I wouldn't have guessed that!
 
Buckmastr said:
I have never had a centerfire BLR but I was astounded when a guy beside me at the range was shooting ragged bug-holes with his in 30-06. I wouldn't have guessed that!
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Both of my Pre-81's are very accurate, shooting standard SP cup & cores (RCL) in 165 grain .308" and 200 grain .358".
 
The fit and finish of all Browning firearms seem to be very good. I shot Browning shotguns for over 25 years, but I won't own their rifles due to the design. There are too many parts to the bolts, and the triggers are too heavy for my tastes.
 
Magellann said:
I don't know about the new ones being made, but mine is about twenty years old, and has an adjustable trigger around 3-4 lbs.
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It's the same for the new ones. At least for the X-bolts. Mine as a «screw» adjustable trigger 3-5 lbs.

Oh and by the way for the initial question, my personal opinion about browning is they made and still make quality firearms. And in lots of various models in a lot of firearm types. My favorite model design is the superlight over under shotgun that was made when they were called Superposed. This design now evolved in the 725 feather superlight. This is a personal opinion, but it's nice to see that the majority of their designs do not get lost over time, but rather update themselves pretty well.
 
trmski said:
It's the same for the new ones. At least for the X-bolts. Mine as a «screw» adjustable trigger 3-5 lbs.

Oh and by the way for the initial question, my personal opinion about browning is they made and still make quality firearms. And in lots of various models in a lot of firearm types. My favorite model design is the superlight over under shotgun that was made when they were called Superposed. This design now evolved in the 725 feather superlight. This is a personal opinion, but it's nice to see that the majority of their designs do not get lost over time, but rather update themselves pretty well.
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And having actually measured several X-bolt triggers, several would not adjust below 3-1/2 to 4 lbs.
 
I have an X-Bolt Varmint Stalker in .308 with the heavy barrel, and I absolutely love it. I use it more for target shooting than hunting, but it’s a tackdriver in either case. I’ve had quite a few people comment on the duratouch stock as well, great feel. Would recommend a Browing/ X-Bolt to anyone.
 
I have owned a couple of Browning A-Bolt rifles in the past.

One was a 338 Win Mag, and was wonderfully accurate, but
had a crappy trigger and the asinine magazine system that
I hated with a passion.

The other, a 270, was mediocre with any ammo I could buy
or make. Best groups ran to about 1¾ moa. My Vanguard 270
shoots similar loads into 5/8 moa, so the Brownings are gone.

I have handled a few x-bolts, but they do nothing special for
me, so I have passed on them. I hear they are generally quite
accurate though. Dave.
 
My experience has been primarily with their shotguns and I have yet to be left wanting. I liked the Abolt II's I have had the opportunity to play with.
Since Browning has gone to a sensible 1-9 twist for most of their offerings chambered in .22-250 I have been toying with the idea of getting an Xbolt in such a configuration. If I wasn't such a ruger 77 tang safety and remington fan I'd probably have one. As it stands I'm more likely to rebarrel a donor action.
 
Had a older A Bolt in 300 wm , the drop plate mag system on those is the most cumbersome I have ever encountered and have no use for them , however the blr is a fine piece of accurate fast handling joy especially in a short barreled takedown in ss laminate . The blued with the walnut stock mark real easily and look like #### , browning blue does not handle blood well so be carefull with blood on your hands
 
Have a xbolt stainless stalker in 300 win mag, love it so much I'm getting a 6.5 creedmoor xbolt hells Canyon speed
 
P of PDent said:
For what it's worth Browning is the largest (by volume) gun line we sell and rarely see anything come back for warranty. They are not the best rifle for everyone in every model but rarely are they not suitable for the expected use. Phil.
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Does that include everything from Browning Canada, so Winchester as well?

A little surprising. Gun store I worked at sold a number of Brownings, but definitely sold more Tikkas, Savages and Remingtons.
 
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