Browning BAR 2 300 wm for $800..

adcoch1 · Feb 8, 2020

Went to the local gun shop today, and hanging on the used wall was a very nice safari grade BAR 2 in 300 win mag. Has a few flaws in the finish on the stock and one ding. Looks like the lacquer got too hot and melted/ran in a drip down the wrist. Maybe something got spilled on it. Anyway, the checkering is awesome and the blueing looks new, is 800 a decent price for this thing? It seems as if it would easily be worth that. Didn't have cash so it's still there, but wow it was pretty...

CarJunkieLS1 · Feb 8, 2020

A few weeks ago my LGS had a guy get his 1991 7mag BAR back from Browning. Don't know what was wrong with it but Browning refused to touch it and said it was a discontinued model so they sent it back to him without doing a thing. IMO I'd hate to pay lots of $ for a rifle that if it ever had a problem the manufacturer would refuse to touch it.

LoonWulf · Feb 9, 2020

800s a fair price. large replacement parts, while available, are expensive.
Midwest gunworks will work on most Browning's, has all the repair parts, and does a very good job.

LoonWulf · Feb 9, 2020

There's a few things that I'd caution any new BAR owner about. They are heavy, only moderately accurate, and need to be kept clean. Triggers arnt fantastic either, but they arnt as spongy as 74/76 series triggers.

I have a friends BAR in 7mag, I just replaced the buffer and recoil spring, but the thing shot fine even with both of those being pretty worn.

troy fairweather · Feb 9, 2020

I regret having to pass on a new bar in 7mag 2 years ago for $650. Pretty much what loonwulf said, I have seen some hold under 1 moa tho.

redneck2 · Feb 9, 2020

FWIW....back long ago when I worked at the LGS we had two guys that bought BAR’s that were going on an elk or Alaska hunt. Don’t remember

ran into freezing rain and both locked up. They ended up using the guides gun

shame as they are beautiful rifles

LoonWulf · Feb 9, 2020

troy fairweather said:
I regret having to pass on a new bar in 7mag 2 years ago for $650. Pretty much what loonwulf said, I have seen some hold under 1 moa tho.

the one I've got shoots just over 1moa with Hornady whitetail, but Ive been working on tuning it. Most I've seen were 2moa guns.

redneck2 said:
FWIW....back long ago when I worked at the LGS we had two guys that bought BAR’s that were going on an elk or Alaska hunt. Don’t remember

ran into freezing rain and both locked up. They ended up using the guides gun

shame as they are beautiful rifles

The design is a little tight for a harsh weather rifle.
I'd expect they either didn't clean them completely before going, or got something (over oiled) in the trigger/bolt, if they didn't fire at least once.
Or if they couldn't chamber a round, it's likely Frozen lube on the action arms. they have a lot of surface area.

redneck2 · Feb 9, 2020

At least one of the guys was kicking the bolt trying to get it to cycle

watching somebody do that to a Browning would make me wanna puke

Mosin Bubba · Feb 9, 2020

Shot a box through one, no cycling issues in that small sample. The most impressive thing about them is how well they tame the 7 Mag's recoil. The heavy rifle and the gas piston soak up a lot of the energy, and what's left isn't bad at all.

LoonWulf · Feb 9, 2020

redneck2 said:
At least one of the guys was kicking the bolt trying to get it to cycle

watching somebody do that to a Browning would make me wanna puke

Sounds like user error simply due to having new guns. run em clean and dry and I bet they would have done fine. Still tho the design has alot of contact on moving parts, which (imo) is what gives them that solid feel, but makes it more susceptible to locking up due to contamination.

jmr40 · Feb 9, 2020

They are purty, and compared to the Remington versions seem more reliable and accurate.

But they are overweight and overpriced for my tastes. Harsh weather can cause problems with any gun. There is a reason bolt guns, especially CRF bolt guns, are preferred in those conditions. I've ran across freezing problems with my Winchesters in bad weather too. But was able to get back in the hunt quickly with a little work.

adcoch1 · Feb 9, 2020

Well if it aint accurate and reliable I don't want it no matter how pretty it is... It sure was a beauty though... Thanks guys.

spazzy · Feb 9, 2020

I shopped for one in 30-06 for about 6 months. I really wanted an autoloader hunting rifle. I didn't find one in that caliber/in my price range. Or if I could afford it it was all beat up. I ended up buying an older tikka m658 bolt action that I fell in love with.

I ended up putting together an AR in 7.62x39 to scratch the semiauto hunting rifle itch

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