Browning A-Bolts?

I think they look nice and are cofortable to mount.  However, a gunsmith friend of my fathers doesn't like them for some reason.  I don't know the reason, something about the bolt.... maybe KP knows?

I really like the A-Bolt looks.  Had one now for 4 years.  Got the stainless/synthetic model with the BOSS in 223.  It shoots good and I haven't had any trouble with it.  I do kinda wish it didn't have the removable magazine.  Can't feed it long OAL cartriges from the magazine as related in another post.  And if you want an extra magazine it'll cost $50!!!

But it's been a real good shooter for me, and has taken it's share of coyotes.  I wouldn't mind having one in 308 to go with it.  As to the bolt, it's always been real slick and easy to operate. 

One thing that I found kinda nice is that the barrel cleans up easier than any other rifle I have. 

     I had a micro hunter in 7mm08, not a bad rifle at all. Traded it for a nice 30/30. I don't think they are any better than most of whats out there, I would rather have a CZ a model 70, or mabye if yourthinking .308 a BLR...tj3006

These rifles are nice, and they do shoot well. About the only thing I DON'T like about them is the "Made In Japan" stamped on the barrel. That is enough for me. I wil shoot them, but I wouldn't buy one, not that they're not worth it, I just refuse to support Japan. Buy it and use it, they are nice operating rifles. As far as the other foreign guns, I buy English double shotguns when I can get them right, Tikka's and SAKO's ANYTIME! Not that I speak Finnish, I just have a soft spot for that chef on the old Muppet Show. De Fur De Fur De fur....................Kingpin

King the chef was swedish.

A bolts shoot okay but could stand a longer barrel.Bit light for my likeing.The boss system works well but is a bit loud.I worked on a couple and like dakota will stick to my 700's or sakos.

Macca

      Interesting Positions here !  I am curious why so many guys seem not to want to buy made in japan? I have many times stated my preference for American products , but with a few exceptions , I see things as American or forgin. To me Jappanese or Finnish makes very little Difference.  Now notice I used the phrase preference for american, I did not say I buy american exclusivly. Example, the only company mass producing a rifle in .358-WIN is Browning in the BLR.  Good enuf reason to buy one. other reason, I bought my CZ 550, simply cause it was a heck of a fine rifle at an out standing price.

   I buy Leupold scopes Beacuse Dollar for Dollar i don't think any body does a better job. so why buy forgin.( I doo look at burris alot and may well buy one)But if I found a Nikkon Monarch for 100.00 bucks I would sure as hell buy it.

   My question is Why the apperant Bias against Japan. ? is it Pearl harbor and he battan death march still ?

   I felt great about my Chevy PU cause its american , but the Window sticker said somthing like 62% American and canadian parts. Why list American and canadian as though it was one country, I would like to know how much is american,as far as I am concerned canadian is not American. Both Nissan and Toyota have big plants in the US also and my Next truck may well come from one of those plants...tj3006 

Well it's comforting to know that the Brownings are apparently worth the $$$.  I sure would like to have one for my upcoming boar hunt in the next few months.  I'm going for sure, just haven't set the date!  I'll probably take my new 270 Win. 70 FWT for that, even though I'm strongly tempted to take my old '06.

I always thought that with Browning's history, a 308 in an A-Bolt made sort of a logical choice.  I only know of one hunter, other than some of you guys, who hunts with an A-Bolt in 30-06.  He's done well with it and it sure is sharp.

Who knows, I may do some switching around sooner than I had anticipated!

As for the bias against Japan.  I'm pretty much like you tj.  If it's honestly a good product I don't much care where it comes from.  If it's borderline of course I'll go for the good old USA every time.  As far as the Japs themselves, well, I'll just let sleeping dogs lie.

On the bias against Jap made stuff I'm with tj.  I'd much rather buy products that are stamped MADE IN THE USA, but it's a big world with many countries making good quality items.   Look around your own houses and you might be surprised at what the labels on many American company items say. 

My RCA tv was assembled in Mexico,  Texas Instruments calculator made in China,  Motorola radios made in China,  DeWalt drill doesn't say where it's made but the batteries say Japan.   

Some of the WWII vets I've known would NEVER buy a Jap car.  But they have never had bad feelings towards me for driving one.  Hell, I drive a Toyota cause the damn car just keeps going.  I honestly can't say that about any American car or truck I've ever owned.  (Especially my old F-150, but that's another story)  I think some of the most kickass vehicles ever designed have rolled off assembly lines in the USA.  But the reliability just ain't there in the long run.  My next truck will either be a Chevy or a Toyota, and I'm leanin' towards the Toyo 'cause of the reliability factor. 

I'm proud as hell to be an American and I wish American companies would go back to the old days of making their products right here in the USA!!!   The ones that do build here need to get their s#%t together and do it right.  Build it rock solid to last a lifetime.

I'll probably catch a lot of flack for all that, but that's how I see it.

Oh yeah, wasn't this thread about the A-Bolt?  Oh well.   Enjoy it if you get it Mountaineer. 

 Hey Longhunter

   Welcome to the baitshop,always good to hear from new folks. I know what you mean my wifes old 90 Honda was built in Indiana.  And Nissan's are built right here in Tenn.

Hi Longhunter.  Glad all my foamin' at the mouth didn't get you scared away from here.  This is a great forum and I think you'll like it a lot.  Thanks for joining up.   Gunrunner.