Browning BBR

[Fishgutz]

I'm looking at one of these and I'd like the good the bad and the ugly....PLEASE

[Kody94]

I actually like them. They are a Weatherby knock-off. 9 locking lugs on the bolt, 60 deg bolt throw, etc. Browning had to discontinue them under threat of lawsuit from Wby.

I had a 300 WM BBR turned into a 416 Taylor. Its one of my favorite rifles.

[Marc]

Lots of guys are snapping them up for wildcat cartridges. I had one and sold it to upgraded, regret doing it now as it had one smooth action.

Marc.

[Kody94]

....it had one smooth action.

Marc.

Definitely. My 416 Taylor has the smoothest action of any of my rifles, all customs included.

[IronNoggin]

Bought one as a B-Day present for The Missuz many moons back now. European issue, only 9 ever made it into Canada. Sweetest little 25-06 I have ever shot! DEADLY Accurate, and super-slick action!

She (nor I) will never part with it! Turned Her into one Hell of a Shooter! :wink:

Cheers,
Nog

[goatdancer]

I've owned one in 30-06 since 1986. It's my favorite gun.

[LYKTOHUNT]

I have one ,bought it new about 30years ago it is a bit heavy but it has been a great rifle reliable ,accurate ,smooth I wll not get rid of it

[Raven]

I have one in .270 that was made in 1979. It's the first and only rifle I've ever owned and hunted with so I don't have much to compare it to, but so far I'm really happy with it. Well built, smooth, and accurate, with classic style. I also like the combination detachable magazine and floor plate. The only downside I've noticed is its heavier than average weight.