Why Are Browning Actions Not Common In Precision Shooting?

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Hello Gents,

I am just wondering why Browning action Precision Rifles are not common in the sport of precision shooting? Is it because they are not custom friendly? I have several Browning rifles and shotguns and I am an enormous fan of their product. Not to hack on other manufacturers but I want to get into some long range shooting and due to my brand loyalty, I find it hard to deviate.
 
I am sure any smith can screw on a good barrel and off you go , but stocks, scope rails,triggers ,might be harder to get
 
**Bahh!!! get long winded and someone beats you to it.***

Less aftermarket parts. As someone said on an earlier thread you can get stocks trigger etc for just about any action but the selection for Savage and Remington is greater. I also like the idea of getting a donor rifle for under $400. I haven't looked to see if I can get a new Browning for that range. In fact I don't look at new Brownings period because I can't justify the added cost of buying one. Now if they had a Browning version of the Stevens 200 or 111/11 package rifles...

Jamie your clown gives me nightmares.
 
sorry about the nightmares ,one thing for sure I dont think there is any option of running a AICS mag for a browning
 
Could be that Browning has never tried to enter the Custom Target rifle arena. Looks like by their 2009 catalog they have a few varmint rifles called A-Bolt Target.
Same could be said with Ruger, CZ, Tikka, Sako and Winchester of late. Some varmint models and a Sniper model, but no hard hitting top shelf bolt action target jobs. I just don't see these being rebarreled in F-Class comps. If they have been I don't hear about them. In past, I've noted a few Tikka/Sako snipers show up on occasion and of course the Tikka Varmint in Factory class with the ORA matches.

I agree the cheaper Rem/Savage donor actions and aftermarket parts that the others don't supply limit the expense one would achieve. If your going to spend $1500 just for an action then a true Custom action would be way smarter. Most custom actions are based on the Remington 40X/700 model.

Just a few thoughts...
 
Max Owner said:
I had a Browning target model I was going to put another caliber barrel on.

Gunsmith wouldn't touch it. When spinning barrel out, could damage threads in action. Maybe due to lock tite type stuff being applied to threads?
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Which model of Browning rifle? I have read that people have "heard" horror stories from someone they know, who knows a guy who worked for a guy that tried to rebarrel a A-Bolt and the actions crumbling or that the thread have been destroyed, but haven’t found any confirmation of this actually happening. One site I found a post said that the receivers are not forged or milled but are made by extruding the metal (if this is true, I do not know for sure). This form had some information that apparently came from the R&D department at Browning stating that the barrels are assembled with anti-seize and will apparently will just “screw off” like a Remington with the proper wrench and technique. Hope this helps.


http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=41554
 
I have had a browning done by a guy in the interior of BC. It turned out great and he didn't have any hesitation in taking the job. As for aftermarket, there are options out there if you look. This guy does amazing work with the browning trigger as well.
 
Seems to me I heard there was a guy shooting f-class with a browning maybe last summer at conaught not 100% , anyway he did really good.


I think it is just as good as any other action to build on but maybe a little harder to get aftermarket parts to dress it up.

From what I see at the range the guys shooting A-bolts are getting great groups.
Myself I like remington and savage but I dont see nothing wrong with a browning.
 
we dont hear much about win and Mausers either but that doesn't stop some 5 figure rifles from being built each day.

Do a snoop on Mauser Square Bridge sporter actions. And you think custom precision/BR actions are expensive.

It has as much to do with brand culture as the aftermarket.

You can find beautiful steel hinged floorplates for a variety of 'hunting' actions. How about some nicely engraved exotic wood grip caps? Or monogramed receivers?

See the latest multileaf barrel sight?

Stocks and accessories as well BUT they most certainly do not fit into what we call precision rifles.

There are many brands that focus solely on the hunting market and then become even more specific on the tax bracket that they want to sell to.

Just watched a youtube epi of a UK gunshow. Guy interviewed was going to pick up his new shotgun valued at 5 figures in English pounds. A smoking good deal.....YIKES.
Jerry
 
I have barrelled lots of BBR's and A Bolts...

I had one A Bolt where the factory barrel galled threads all the way out and I had to re thread the receiver and fit a new barrel...

I believe the method of installing barrels at the factory level causes the thread fit to be extremely tight. They are a pain in the ass the first time you remove the factory barrel. Usually have a Loctite type sealant as well.

I think the barrel is threaded into an insert that has the locking lug recesses in it and that assembly seems to be pressed into the receiver. Ease of production...

They shoot well for a hunter. Not really a Precision format rifle though.
 
Camaro2010 said:
Which model of Browning rifle? I have read that people have "heard" horror stories from someone they know, who knows a guy who worked for a guy that tried to rebarrel a A-Bolt and the actions crumbling or that the thread have been destroyed, but haven’t found any confirmation of this actually happening. One site I found a post said that the receivers are not forged or milled but are made by extruding the metal (if this is true, I do not know for sure). This form had some information that apparently came from the R&D department at Browning stating that the barrels are assembled with anti-seize and will apparently will just “screw off” like a Remington with the proper wrench and technique. Hope this helps.


http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=41554
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One I had was an A Bolt target model in 223. Gunshop around here has a excellent reputation and took their opinion very seriously. Didn't want to end up with a really expensive stock after the barrel and action MAY be scrap.
 
Max Owner said:
One I had was an A Bolt target model in 223. Gunshop around here has a excellent reputation and took their opinion very seriously. Didn't want to end up with a really expensive stock after the barrel and action MAY be scrap.
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Oh I agree, I wouldn't want a scraped rifle, was just relaying info I found that you may be intersted in.

Justin
 
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