browning titanium rifles
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beretta boy
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Order one now ... you may get it by next year !!!
Not sure why I read so much negative about Brownings. I know several serious dudes who will not shoot anything else, and they shoot !! And the A-Bolt Ti is loaded with many unique features that IMO set it apart from the original M700 Ti (but also a v. nice rifle no question). I also consider the A-bolt Ti to be a way better rifle for the $$ than the new Alaskan Ti.
If you think you need a 5.5 lb rifle, IMO there are very few better, if any, for any $$. I have also been considering one, but hard to find.
If you think you need a 5.5 lb rifle, IMO there are very few better, if any, for any $$. I have also been considering one, but hard to find.
Bought a Mountain TI last year, Aug 06, took about 6-7 months to get it in and still haven't had time to sight it in.
It is raeally light gun but when i put the VX-L on it it seems to have doubled the weight.
Can't tell you much more than that until I actually shoot it. Soon, I hope.
It is raeally light gun but when i put the VX-L on it it seems to have doubled the weight.
Can't tell you much more than that until I actually shoot it. Soon, I hope.
Jealousy for the most part.
Also some guys just HAVE to tinker with every rifle they get, one of the reasons the Stevens and the Remington SPS are so popular.
The A-Bolts on the other hand shoot so well out of the box that tinkering is not needed and some guys can't deal with that. I'm not terribly jealous over the detach magazine inside a hinged floorplate, or the busy bolt (how many pieces is it made of?). I do love the BOSS system though, that is totally awesome to be able to twist a barrel tuner to a setting to get groups as low as sub MOA!
yoodle dog
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Jealousy for the most part.
Also some guys just HAVE to tinker with every rifle they get, one of the reasons the Stevens and the Remington SPS are so popular.
My opinion is to buy a good gun and spend time using it rather than buy a cheap one and spend time fixing it unless of course that is your hobby!
As a Browning person, I have no issue with the magazine (got used to it over the years) or the bolt (never had a problem or need to take it apart).
Among my collection, I have one Stainless Stalker with BOSS. For sure it is accurate and easy to tune. But I can't shoot it without ear muff so it is not suitable for hunting. No one like to sit beside me at the bench either. I wouldn't consider BOSS in future for these reasons.
Brownings are good right out of the box and super reliable. They are great choice for those who don't want to tinker with their equipments.
yoodle dog
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What calibre do you want? If it is a magnum you are after it is going to kick like a mule do to the gun being so lite. I got a M-1000 Eclipse in 7mm wsm. It has the heavy barrel and the boss and weighs around 10 lbs. I also have a BLR '81 in 270 win. The 7 mm doesn't kick any more than the 270 do to its weight. Just some food for thought!
BigUglyMan
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I'd be interested in handling one of them. The Browning is a good action and needs little or no tinkering. Sure, there's a boat load of aftermarket gadgets available for the 700, but who cares? You don't hear people running down Sako due to a lack of aftermarket parts.
This is an excellent point regarding the weight of the Ti. 5.5 lb is very light and great for carrying all day. While you don't feel much recoil in the field, it would be painful to shoot off the bench - magnum or not. From my experience, 95+% of the round counts are shooting off the bench.
Having said that, any rifle weighting over 8 lb are unsuitable for carrying all day (except stand hunting).
Most Abolts (hunting version) are light just like Tikkas - Recoil is heavier. Depends on what you want to use the rifle for, I strongly recommend you try one out before you put your money down.
Back to the BOSS, I failed to mention that there is a CR option for the BOSS which is supposed to reduce the noise. It does but not enough. Evert time I shoot it the noise rings in my ears for 3-5 minutes. That is why I don't take it hunting any more.
Cheers!
I helped a friend tune up his new Browning Ti 270WSM this summer. Nice light rifle, but it needed bedded and the crown touched up before it was accurate.
The 140 grain bullets also topped out about 3080 fps, which is less than the cartridge should be capable of.
For that kind of money, I can have built a MUCH better rifle.
The 140 grain bullets also topped out about 3080 fps, which is less than the cartridge should be capable of.
For that kind of money, I can have built a MUCH better rifle.
Handled one or two......Okay I suppose ! But like said for that kind of Dough pick up an original 700 Ti...there are still a few floating around, hell you'll even save enough for a scope and end up with a much better rifle in the end
Yes the A-bolts use a "Composite bolt sleeve"
Yes the A-bolts use a "Composite bolt sleeve"
