The original Browning Safari would be the best Browning. Or maybe a 1919 BAR. - dan
Never had a xbolt, just got my second abolt, the first was a 22 hornet, the second is a 338 wm.
A couple of years ago i had a thread about overvalued/undervalued firearms. The abolt is very undervalued, the xbolt is too recent to call. The abolt typically sells for 5-600, which is really not that much more than a new entry level rifle like a axis or rem 783.
The bbr was heavy, very good, and the stock was very prone to crack in the tang by the safety.
I'd own an X-Bolt if the need arises.
In the pip-sqweek calibers though.
I've gotten a lot of flak lately from buddies over this but.... I can't be the only one that doesn't like the X-Bolt! Are they a "decent" gun? I guess so. Are they, "tack driving, shoot the wings off a fly at 1000 yards" great, like a lot of guys think they are? Absolutely not. I feel like Browning slacked in quality after their original A-Bolt and A-Bolt 2 design. Not that the original A-Bolts were flawless, but to me, they seemed stronger, better built and could take more abuse. I can't be the only one who thinks this!
What do you think is the "best" Browning?
I've gotten a lot of flak lately from buddies over this but.... I can't be the only one that doesn't like the X-Bolt! Are they a "decent" gun? I guess so. Are they, "tack driving, shoot the wings off a fly at 1000 yards" great, like a lot of guys think they are? Absolutely not. I feel like Browning slacked in quality after their original A-Bolt and A-Bolt 2 design. Not that the original A-Bolts were flawless, but to me, they seemed stronger, better built and could take more abuse. I can't be the only one who thinks this!
What do you think is the "best" Browning?
"Best Browning":
Belgian Browning Safari Grade .375 H&H Magnum
FN Supreme Mauser 98 action.
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