Post by: washelkhntr on January 06, 2009, 11:00:14 PM
About brought a tear to my eye seeing how my old lady don't know a damn thing about guns.
I have an arsenal of bigger guns, so this is no shock to me, but this is my first Browning ever.
So if you have one...lets hear about it. How does it shoot? Group? Recoil? (not sure I like the pad that comes on it). What do you think about the poly magazine? What loads are you shooting? (factory and re-loads). Any kills with it this year?
Post by: bucklucky on January 06, 2009, 11:17:08 PM
Post by: deaddog on January 07, 2009, 08:13:41 AM
Personaly I think they are Butt Ars ugly ! If its ugly I wont own it :chuckle: Its not like you can throw a paper back over the damn thing and hunt with it :chuckle:Great way to respond to a new member asking about a Christmas present :stup: I've never ownd one myself but hopefully someone will reply that has used one. Congrats on a nice rifle and a great wife.
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on January 07, 2009, 08:17:58 AM
Post by: GoldTip on January 07, 2009, 08:36:22 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 07, 2009, 08:43:00 AM
Post by: Curly on January 07, 2009, 08:48:04 AM
I want to get one when/if this economy starts going again and I start working at least 40hrs a week again.
I've only read about them and seen pictures in magazines and internet so far. But what I've seen, I really like them. I like the 3-position tang safety. It is just like the safety on my Steyr. The triggers are supposed to be awesome. I want one in 7mm-08 or 308 since I already have two 300 Win mags.
Post by: Curly on January 07, 2009, 08:48:56 AM
I think thats pretty awesome..Cudos to your wife for the great gift...Im sure you will have good times..P.S If she gets tired of ya pm me :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello:
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Post by: bucklucky on January 07, 2009, 09:07:19 AM
Personaly I think they are Butt Ars ugly ! If its ugly I wont own it :chuckle: Its not like you can throw a paper bag over the damn thing and hunt with it :chuckle:Great way to respound to a new member asking about a Christmas present :stup: I've never ownd one myself but hopefully someone will reply that has used one. Congrats on a nice rifle and a great wife.
Dude, it was a joke. Sorry if I offended you :) Didnt mean for it to sound too harsh. It is a great present , should shoot good. I like the browning line . Wife was looking to buy a new rifle and looked at the x-bolt and the a-bolt. She bought a Remington model 7 300 WSM instead.
Post by: Antlershed on January 07, 2009, 09:20:59 AM
What do you think about the poly magazine?
That's the only thing I didn't like about the x bolts when I was looking at them. I'm just not a huge fan of the detachable magazines. Most of the ones I have seen feel cheap, and I would probably lose it anyway.
I'm sure it is a great rifle though, and I wouldn't mind finding one under my x-mas tree. :)
Post by: Intruder on January 07, 2009, 12:17:56 PM
Post by: deaddog on January 07, 2009, 12:51:01 PM
Sorry for snapin at you, guess I was a grumpy *censored* this morn.Personaly I think they are Butt Ars ugly ! If its ugly I wont own it :chuckle: Its not like you can throw a paper bag over the damn thing and hunt with it :chuckle:Great way to respound to a new member asking about a Christmas present :stup: Iv never ownd one myself but hopefully someone will reply that has used one. congrats on a nice rifle and a great wife.
Dude, it was a joke. Sorry if I offended you :) Didnt mean for it to sound too harsh. It is a great present , should shoot good. I like the browning line . Wife was looking to buy a new rifle and looked at the x-bolt and the a-bolt. She bought a Remington model 7 300 WSM instead.
Post by: bankwalker on January 07, 2009, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: wsmnut on January 09, 2009, 07:29:14 AM
Post by: bucklucky on January 09, 2009, 01:34:30 PM
Sorry for snapin at you, guess I was a grumpy *censored* this morn.Personaly I think they are Butt Ars ugly ! If its ugly I wont own it :chuckle: Its not like you can throw a paper bag over the damn thing and hunt with it :chuckle:Great way to respound to a new member asking about a Christmas present :stup: Iv never ownd one myself but hopefully someone will reply that has used one. congrats on a nice rifle and a great wife.
Dude, it was a joke. Sorry if I offended you :) Didnt mean for it to sound too harsh. It is a great present , should shoot good. I like the browning line . Wife was looking to buy a new rifle and looked at the x-bolt and the a-bolt. She bought a Remington model 7 300 WSM instead.
I do it too man :chuckle: No harm ;)
Post by: 270Shooter on January 09, 2009, 03:04:53 PM
Post by: Caretaker on April 23, 2009, 01:13:48 AM
Post by: buckbrush on April 24, 2009, 02:05:36 PM
Post by: JoshT on April 24, 2009, 02:09:50 PM
Post by: woodswalker on April 24, 2009, 02:23:09 PM
Will it matter after June 30?
yes its a good way to return the ammo...one round at a time.
Post by: bod on April 26, 2009, 07:17:06 AM
I did have what I thought was a problem with the magazine the cartridges would not advance got to looking at the magazine and found a set screw on the the back, I turned it a 1/4 turn ccw and it fed perfectly after that.
Post by: Caretaker on May 04, 2009, 07:09:32 PM
Caretaker
Post by: JBar on May 05, 2009, 04:40:17 PM
Post by: Curly on May 05, 2009, 05:54:40 PM
With the WSM chambering you should be able to find a lighter weight rifle than one chambered in the standard chambering. If light is what you're going for, that would be something to consider.
The WSM is supposed to be inherantly more accurate........although, I'm not sure about that. I have two rifles chambered in 300WM and they are very accurate. The 300WM is a very accurate round inspite of its short neck and belt.
I have two 300WM rifles, and haven't even shot a WSM so what I've said above is not from personal experience with any WSM's..........just what I've read. (FWIW.)
Post by: JBar on May 05, 2009, 05:59:35 PM
Post by: Curly on May 05, 2009, 06:29:38 PM
I'd look into getting a 270WSM if going the magnum route or just get a .270 or 7mm-08 or .308. Personally, I like a little heavier rifle when shooting larger magnums. Just call me a wuse, I guess. It's all personal preference, but that is my :twocents:.