Had an interesting conversation with Browning today...
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Had an interesting conversation with Browning today...
I've been interested in getting a BAR, but I want one in an intermediate powered cartridge with a 22" barrel for a fast handling woods rifle that would still be comfortable reaching out to 250 yards if necessary. I want something with more power than the offered .243 Win, but less that the 270 Win, .308 Win or .30-06. They offer the BAR in .25-06, but it has a 24" barrel which, IMO is barely adequate for the .25-06 and makes the rifle longer than I want. The optimum, IMO, would be either the 7mm-08 or .260 Rem, but neither are offered with the BAR...
So, on a whim, I decided to call Browning customer service to suggest that they consider chambering the BAR for either of the two, and as it turns out the BAR Short-Trac will be chambered for 7mm-08 in 2009 (to be on the shelves before deer season next year). I asked if there were plans to offer the Safari grade in 7mm-08, and he said not now, but put it down as a customer suggestion so maybe we'll see it by 2010. I'd prefer the Safari over the Short-Trac, but I'd be happy with either in 7mm-08. And it appears I'm going to get my wish (thank you, Browning).
Mike
So, on a whim, I decided to call Browning customer service to suggest that they consider chambering the BAR for either of the two, and as it turns out the BAR Short-Trac will be chambered for 7mm-08 in 2009 (to be on the shelves before deer season next year). I asked if there were plans to offer the Safari grade in 7mm-08, and he said not now, but put it down as a customer suggestion so maybe we'll see it by 2010. I'd prefer the Safari over the Short-Trac, but I'd be happy with either in 7mm-08. And it appears I'm going to get my wish (thank you, Browning).
Mike
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Had an interesting conversation with Browning today...
Nice!! I love how the 7-08 is becoming mainstream after languishing for so long. Its an awesome round! That BAR in a 7-08 will be a sweet ride!
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RE: Had an interesting conversation with Browning today...
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Nice!! I love how the 7-08 is becoming mainstream after languishing for so long. Its an awesome round! That BAR in a 7-08 will be a sweet ride!
Nice!! I love how the 7-08 is becoming mainstream after languishing for so long. Its an awesome round! That BAR in a 7-08 will be a sweet ride!
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RE: Had an interesting conversation with Browning today...
I was thinking .25-06 from what you said.....and 24" in my mind would be perfect, I love my bar in .270win, and 24" would be plenty good in a .270 if you don't want to wait until 2010...or whenever.
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