Browning bbr, safari, a bolt etc

Oh its a BBR, not a Safari Mauser. Got ya. Was gonna say, holy sh*t thats a steal! Still a really nice rifle tho. Great lookin
 
Think of the bbr as a Abolt and a Safari had a kid. Perhaps Grandfather and father of the abolt. Weight, Browning gloss finish of the Safari, with the changes to the bolt, safety, and adding the hinged floorplate/detachable magazine of the Abolt. Heavy, solid rifles that for some reason don't have a cult following, but should. Believe the Abolt came out about 1980, so without looking, I'm thinking 75-85ish vintage.

In the world of Justinflation, polymer, and MIM. You did well.
 
Great score OP! I owned a BBR in 25-06 and my brother had one in 30-06. Ya they're on the heavy side but they're typically very accurate.
That one looks to be in fantastic shape for the year.
 
Pretty darn good for that price!! I’m sure it is as good if not better than any economy rifle found today!!
 
FatCatsDad said:
Where does the Browning Safari bolt action rifle fit into the lineup of offerings from Browning in terms of quality and time of manufacturing
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During one era, 1960'a, 70's and 80's, the Browning, accompanied with the Weatherby Mark V were the most sought-after rifles, because of their premium quality. Today, it's not the case; it appears that custom made and European rifles are at the fore-front for best quality. However, the Belgium Brownings are gathered by collectors, some are used in the field.

Many junk synthitic rifles are purchased and utilized today over great quality arms.
 
track said:
Many junk synthitic rifles are purchased and utilized today over great quality arms.
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And many provide service just as good as those old classics do.

Synthetic and modern doesn't have to mean inferior, when it comes to results and service life.
 
FatCatsDad said:
Where does the Browning Safari bolt action rifle fit into the lineup of offerings from Browning in terms of quality and time of manufacturing
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Best bolt actions ever sold over the counter. Made from 1959 to 1974. Avoid late 1967 to 1971 ( 7L 12345 to 12345 L71) with California Claro walnut stocks due to high likelihood of salt in wood.
 
There was also a Browning Safari with a small ring Mauser action and the pencil barrel. A Mauser - not a round topped Sako.
 
nowarningshot said:
Think of the bbr as a Abolt and a Safari had a kid. Perhaps Grandfather and father of the abolt. Weight, Browning gloss finish of the Safari, with the changes to the bolt, safety, and adding the hinged floorplate/detachable magazine of the Abolt. Heavy, solid rifles that for some reason don't have a cult following, but should. Believe the Abolt came out about 1980, so without looking, I'm thinking 75-85ish vintage.

In the world of Justinflation, polymer, and MIM. You did well.
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Our hunting camp has a number of BBRs, I personally have a 25-06, 300 Win mag, a short action 7mm 08 and 2 rebarelled ones , a 264 win mag and a 7x61 S&H. They are some of my favourite rifles.
 
jethunter said:
When I like something, it's all about superior aesthetics. When I don't like something but somebody else does, then it's just their (silly) opinion. :)
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Hey anyone can like or dislike anything for any reason they want! Long as they dont claim its objective when it ain't lol
 
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