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Old 03-27-2008, 09:26 AM   #1
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Browning BAR Fans

First, Forgive me if this has been discussed recently, but I found nothing in the archives to show that. I was wanting to see a show of hands (smileys?) from other members who own, have owned or have some interest in the great Browning BAR. I've owned several and find them to be very fine rifles. Anyone with comments positive or otherwise welcome to share.....thanks. Oh, I suppose I should mention that among the ones I've owned, the early GRIIs are my favorites. I'd also enjoy having a higher grade as well, but my wallet disagrees...vehemently!
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Old 03-27-2008, 11:41 AM   #2
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I love them, although I don't own one anymore. There are two Belgians in my local gunstore right now. A .308 and a 30-06. They are both in beautiful condition!
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Old 03-27-2008, 11:46 AM   #3
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I want an original like they are remaking from full to semi but who's got 3500.00 ?
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:15 PM   #4
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I love them, although I don't own one anymore. There are two Belgians in my local gunstore right now. A .308 and a 30-06. They are both in beautiful condition!
I actually lucked into a NIB GRII '06 several yrs ago...and silly me went out and shot it...lol. It was so nice, after collecting 1 deer with it, I put it into semi-retirement and bought another used one, again in '06 to use all the time. Another full Belgian .308 sat in my case, so I sold it to a good buddy and am loving seeing it being used. A lot of hunters look down their noses at some who use SAs, but I think anyone who handled a nice BAR would enjoy the feel and see why it's fairly popular.
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:22 PM   #5
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isnt the BAR a bit heavy to be lugging around the forrest all day?
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:28 PM   #6
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isnt the BAR a bit heavy to be lugging around the forrest all day?
'Bout 7 1/2lbs on average...it looks like.....
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:33 PM   #7
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'Bout 7 1/2lbs on average...it looks like.....
just lloked it up, its 7 1/2 kg!! that like 18lb, very heavy for hunting imho
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I'm thinking he's not talkin' bout the 1917 Model but the newer lighter hunting version.
The 1917's the only one I've ever fired...but I loved it!
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Old 03-27-2008, 01:08 PM   #9
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oh, sorry im a mill surplus guy, i didnt know there was a new version for hunting. thanks for clarifying!
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oh, sorry im a mill surplus guy, i didnt know there was a new version for hunting. thanks for clarifying!
Darn, And just when I was givin' myself credit for humping a 19 lb rifle around so well at my age....!!!
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I am new at this but I am looking for info on Browning Belgium A5 12 gauge parts or schematics
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Old 03-28-2008, 03:50 PM   #12
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I am new at this but I am looking for info on Browning Belgium A5 12 gauge parts or schematics
You may want to peruse this site...they have lots of stuff in their "non-gun" side.

GunsAmerica - View Categories

GunsAmerica - Autoloaders

This site may have something as well:

https://sslnt5.pwebtech.com/s126053/...2/merchant.mvc

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I want an original like they are remaking from full to semi but who's got 3500.00 ?

I do , and if some one shows me that site ill buy one and put a full review on this site.
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I do , and if some one shows me that site ill buy one and put a full review on this site.
im searching for your money trees as we speak!!
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