Looking for .308 Browning Semi-auto

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Hey,

I have a quick question...I currently have a 30.06 Remington and I'm looking to replace it with a .308 Semi Browning...am I taking a chance with down sizing to a .308 for moose season?

Secondly, would anyone have or know of someone looking to sell a .308 semi browning?

Thanks for your help!

Jon
 
I don't think you'll notice too much difference between the preformance of the .30-06 vs. .308. As long as you can deliver the shot to an appropriate place a .308 will floor a moose just as easily.

Just wondering why, if any reason, you're heart set on the browning? The BAR is a fine rifle and I wouldn't nock it, just wondering if there is anything about the Remingtone (I assume you're using a woodsmaster or something similar) that has put you off?
 
not to mention the woodmaster is built on the 'o6 length action- they just put a spacer in the mag to take up the room- also you shouldn't go heavier than 180 with the 308 as the bullet sits in the powder if you do and seat for mag length- you don't have that problem with the 06
 
Skippy said:
just wondering if there is anything about the Remington (I assume you're using a woodsmaster or something similar) that has put you off?
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Yea!! ............. like they jam. :)

Don't overlook the Remington 7600s. They work well, as in no jamming, and are accurate, and are lighter than the Brownings semis.



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Skippy said:
Sorry to break it to you Supercub, but all semi's jam ;)

Granted, some more than others.
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:confused: :confused: That's what he said.:rolleyes: He's talking about the 7600 pump not jamming.

By the way, I don't view going from a 3006 to a .308 as "downsizing", they're almost identical. They'll both kill moose, deer and bear.
 
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Great choice on the Browning semi 308. I've been moose and deer hunting with one for over 25 years. When my son started to hunt with me, he hunts with a BAR 308. Drops a moose great. Of course, you'll need to find out what shoots best with your gun. I use Winchester 180 grain silver tip. I've never, and I repeat never had any of my Brownings jam. Then again I keep them well cleaned. I'm probably a little picky when it comes to keeping my guns clean (and you need to with a semi). Mine are manufactured in Belgium. Perhaps a little heavier than something else, but are you picking a gun just because it's lighter or because you like it and it shoots well for you. Buy a sling.
 
"...shouldn't go heavier than 180 with the 308..." Nonsense. You don't need a heavier bullet for moose or anything else, but the .308 will handle up to 200 grain bullets with no fuss.
"...taking a chance with down sizing..." You won't be downsizing anything but the cartridge and about 100fps of velocity. The ballistics are identical.
 
Ballistics are not identical between a .308 and a 30-06.:rolleyes:
Semis don't Jam any more often than Pumps.
In fact Pumps are more likely to malfunction due to shooter error.:eek:
A BAR in .308 is a great hunting option.:cool:
 
Remington Jam-O-Matic :(
Browning Not-so-Jam-O-Matic :)

Browning IS heavier, but definately a better built arm IMO.

308, will do anything a 30-06 will do, with only slighly less authority... unless you wanty to shoot 200's or 220's.
 
I think a bar in a .308 would be a fine choice. I don't think the moose will notice much of a difference. IMO

Dave.
 
sunray said:
"...shouldn't go heavier than 180 with the 308..." Nonsense. You don't need a heavier bullet for moose or anything else, but the .308 will handle up to 200 grain bullets with no fuss.
"...taking a chance with down sizing..." You won't be downsizing anything but the cartridge and about 100fps of velocity. The ballistics are identical.
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- ok, let me clarifly for the 180- if you take a bullet that's heavier() ie, longer) than 180 and seat it to 308 magazine length, you'll find the tail of the bullet sitting in the powder, compressing it slightly- years ago i saw an article in guns and ammo (308vs 30-06) and they showed a cross-sectioned cartridge showing exactly that- i've shot imperial ( yes that's a long time ago) 200's in my savage 99 and they were unpleasant to shoot , plus they backed the primers out - loaded over pressure from the factory- something i don't want to do again-
 
BAR Safari =7 lb 6 oz :mad:
BAR Lightweigth Stalker = 7 lb 2 oz :(
BAR ShortTrac = 6 lb 10 oz :cool:

You need to keep your semi clean, or else it will jam. It is a well know fact that Remington jams more often than BAR.

It took me 2+ year to find a ShortTrac in 308. It is shooting 3/4" with 165 gr partitions and is ready for moose and deer this year.

Danny
 
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