any rifle that was salt stocked 67-71 is long since been replaced end or has rusted away to nothing a non issue in todays world
that was 50-55 years ago the salt problem showed up 2 to 10 years after the fact
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Browning bbr, safari, a bolt etc
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that was 50-55 years ago the salt problem showed up 2 to 10 years after the fact
For me, and owning a 59 Belgian Browning Safari in 3006, this was the bolt action high water mark for Browning. The action has to be worked to be appreciated. The iron sights are very useable. And it will shoot the nuts off a gnat.Where does the Browning Safari bolt action rifle fit into the lineup of offerings from Browning in terms of quality and time of manufacturing
I have not owned but have shot several Abolts, have not had dealings with a BBR. The Abolts work, nothing really wrong with them and I assume the BBR is the same.
This is how I would describe the difference between an Abolt and a FN Safari. Picture a 78 Ford Fairmont wagon. Reliable trustworthy car, maybe kind of boring but in a good way, does everything it is supposed at least okay - this is the A Bolt. Now picture a 1970 440 six pack Cuda. Reliable, trustworthy car, maybe kind of drop dead gorgeous, incredibly fun to drive, and neck snapping power - this is the FN Browning.
They both will get you to where you want to go but which would you rather drive and own....
"60s-70s on a hybrid 98 action....beautiful rifles, some of brownings best but beware of salt wood stocks"
I pulled the stock off my Z72 serial numbered rifle (1972 production date) to have a peek for rust. None seen but I put a coat of Renaissance wax on all surfaces anyways. I find the product is a great insurance policy for keeping all the surfaces safe from any moisture.
I pulled the stock off my Z72 serial numbered rifle (1972 production date) to have a peek for rust. None seen but I put a coat of Renaissance wax on all surfaces anyways. I find the product is a great insurance policy for keeping all the surfaces safe from any moisture.
wish I had done that on a couple saddle rifles, life in a scabbard is hard on woodI put a coat of Renaissance wax on all surfaces anyways. I find the product is a great insurance policy for keeping all the surfaces safe from any moisture.
