I compared the R1 and the BAR last year for my brother who was looking for a 300 in a semi. The magazine alone is reason enough to go with the R1. Reviews from hunters who had both generally went with the R1 although several stated the BAR was a bit more accurate but in hunting situations wouldn't make a difference. The R1 is ugly but can be found for better prices than the BAR. I'm eyeing a 270WSM with the comfortech stock at my LGS right now that is $899. Guess I better s*** or get off the pot as the sale ends tomorrow.
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thatmikeguy
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Thats a pretty good price. I dont like the look of the R1 but if its reliable and accurate then maybe I could get past the looks.
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I have a BAR lightweight stalker in 30-06 that I bought new just a couple of years ago. It's kind of spoiled me for any other gun. Before deer season this year I took it to the range to see how things looked. Fired a cold barrel shot at 200 yards, walked up and marked shot #1. Walked back and fired shot #2. Less than an inch between the 2 shots at 200 yards. I don't even bother with the 100 yard range for this gun... waste of time and no challenge! Mine really likes 150 to 155 grain ballistic tip ammo. The newer lightweight stalker is substantially lighter than the older versions, particularly the Safari model. They have steel receivers, the newer ones use aluminum. Carries, points and shoots like a dream!
I have a BAR lightweight stalker in 30-06 that I bought new just a couple of years ago. It's kind of spoiled me for any other gun. Before deer season this year I took it to the range to see how things looked. Fired a cold barrel shot at 200 yards, walked up and marked shot #1. Walked back and fired shot #2. Less than an inch between the 2 shots at 200 yards. I don't even bother with the 100 yard range for this gun... waste of time and no challenge! Mine really likes 150 to 155 grain ballistic tip ammo. The newer lightweight stalker is substantially lighter than the older versions, particularly the Safari model. They have steel receivers, the newer ones use aluminum. Carries, points and shoots like a dream!
nowarningshot
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There was a company that did conversions of 2.5" mag Bar to 375 Taylor. In Tennessee, IIRC, not cheap. Believe it was $1800 usd, plus the donor rifle. I would imagine, barrel, gas block, and recoil springs would basically do it.
thatmikeguy
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The more we talk the more I want one
I found a new BAR Stalker on sale for 1350.
I wish I had the money right now.
I found a new BAR Stalker on sale for 1350.
I wish I had the money right now.
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nowarningshot
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For.the record, my Bar have all been the all metal "Safari". Not a big believer in plastic internals in firearms, i will carry the extra few ounces instead.
I have an extra BAR in 300win mag it was my brothers , he used it hunting for many years never had the need to take it apart , he died and his son looked online and found out how and had no problem having never taken apart ANY guns before that . It's one with the BOSS brake / tuner ( highly recomend this ) and shoots as accurate as any of my bolt guns , and I do have some good bolts !
mines a older safari as well made of steel
mines a older safari as well made of steel
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Brownings. My buddy had one in .308 and though it was a nice shooter, I found them heavier than they have to be and more complicated in stripping down than the Winchester Mod.100 (which I own) and the Remington semi's. My mod.100 was almost pristine (1 box of ammo through it) when I got it. I've tweaked it some to suit me better, and I love the elegance of the lines and the accuracy with my handloads is more than acceptable.
I’ve owned both and found the Benelli to be better balanced, simpler in design and more adjustable. The BAR worked well and was very accurate but it was heavy and poorly balanced in a way that only certain guns that have gone forever without a modern redesign could be.
Patrick
Patrick
I have had 3 BAR's, a 270 win a 300 win and a 338 win, 270 and 300 were Belgium made and the 338 was Portuguese made all of them with excellent accuracy.
But i had a cycling problem with the 300, at the moment all my rifles are bolts except 2 or 3 levers.
But i had a cycling problem with the 300, at the moment all my rifles are bolts except 2 or 3 levers.
The only thing that concerns me is after a week of hunting in sub zero temps you might gets some jamming.
I have used them and had that happen.
But now I make sure action is dried out at end of hunt morning/evening and keep lubed with some minus 65 deg.oil.
I have used them and had that happen.
But now I make sure action is dried out at end of hunt morning/evening and keep lubed with some minus 65 deg.oil.
I have one.
They are shooters.
The one I bought was a lemon.....(or so the previous owner thought?).
It's crown was nfg.
After shortening and recrown it puts 2 shots into .5 MOA group, and 3rd stretches it to 1.25 MOA.
I have hit steel with it off the bench to 619 yards.
162 gr ELD-X over max charge of H4831.
2850 fps with slightly chopped barrel.....
thatmikeguy
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Lighter, easier to disassemble, no hinged floorplate, great recoil reduction system, and definitely NOT ugly. Benelli argo E. BARs are great but this is next level for a semi auto hunting rifle.
Nice picture. The gun looks better there than on cabelas site.
thatmikeguy
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Nothing wrong with that accuracy
Lighter, easier to disassemble, no hinged floorplate, great recoil reduction system, and definitely NOT ugly. Benelli argo E. BARs are great but this is next level for a semi auto hunting rifle.
Where did you pick that up ? Looks like a great stalking rifle
