A-Bolt hunter?

calaper · 04-30-2008, 07:30 AM

Hi all,

I posted this in the browning link but i noticed it is quite dead so thought i might put it out to the wider community.

"I recently ordered a Tikka t3 hunter at my local gunstore and they have contacted me and informed me that i will be waiting until the end of the year for shipment, they have offered me a refund. I am contemplating changing my order to a browning a-bolt hunter but am curious as the how they shoot, their action and accuracy?

I will be looking at buying one in .270"

Let me know your thoughts,

Thanks alot

Lachlan

toolman · 04-30-2008, 08:01 AM

The A-Bolts are fine guns with a good reputation for being accurate. If you look around on the 'net long enough, you'll find some negative reports, but I've never seen a bad A-Bolt.

andrew cochran · 04-30-2008, 10:05 AM

The A-bolts are defiently nice guns!

turner · 04-30-2008, 10:12 AM

I have owned both, and to be quite honest, I prefer the A-bolt. It's an excellent rifle. I've owned many Brownings of different models too, and their customer service has been excellent the once or twice it was needed as well.

sc928porsche · 04-30-2008, 10:19 AM

Brownings are excellent along with a few others.

SgtKnuckles · 04-30-2008, 10:46 AM

Be the First on your Block to get a Browning X-BOLT... Get one on order... It will be worth the wait... Besides BUSH is going to help you buy your new Gun with that check that's in the Mail...<:-))

Lng Rng · 04-30-2008, 12:00 PM

I love my A-bolt, they make excellent hunting rifles. Mine is plenty accurate, and is overall a solid gun. Just as good, of maybe better then the Tikka.

Hotled · 04-30-2008, 02:17 PM

Used to have a Browning A-Bolt Hunter model short and lite in .270.
Was very accurate,kicked like a mule,and a damn pretty finish on the gun.

338RemUltraMag · 04-30-2008, 04:59 PM

own one in stainless stalker 25-06 accurate as all hell i love it definately a thumbs up

kycowboy · 05-27-2008, 04:41 PM

Tikka is a good gun, but I have personally fired a Browning A-bolt, and grouped well within an inch at 100 yards. Pretty gun, smooth action. Both are good guns, but I kinda like the Browning.

samuel · 05-27-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtKnuckles

Be the First on your Block to get a Browning X-BOLT... Get one on order... It will be worth the wait... Besides BUSH is going to help you buy your new Gun with that check that's in the Mail...<:-))

I really doubt that Bush,s checks include Australia,but now a days you cant be sure.(bet it includes a lot of illegals in Mexico.). sam.

telkev · 05-27-2008, 11:08 PM

I own, or have owned just about every brand of commercial bolt action made, and my favorite is still the browning a-bolt chambered in 308.

GlockMeister · 05-27-2008, 11:35 PM

I say get the A-Bolt also. When I did a personal inquiry to a select few, that was one that was recommended to me to get.

Sam I'd have to agree with ya' I don't think Bush included Australian residents in on the stimulus checks. lmao I suppose one could call and ask. As they say never hurts to ask. Worst that can happen is they say NO. lol

04-30-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
calaper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 106	A-Bolt hunter? Hi all, I posted this in the browning link but i noticed it is quite dead so thought i might put it out to the wider community. "I recently ordered a Tikka t3 hunter at my local gunstore and they have contacted me and informed me that i will be waiting until the end of the year for shipment, they have offered me a refund. I am contemplating changing my order to a browning a-bolt hunter but am curious as the how they shoot, their action and accuracy? I will be looking at buying one in .270" Let me know your thoughts, Thanks alot Lachlan

04-30-2008, 08:01 AM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,562 Blog Entries: 22	The A-Bolts are fine guns with a good reputation for being accurate. If you look around on the 'net long enough, you'll find some negative reports, but I've never seen a bad A-Bolt. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

04-30-2008, 10:05 AM	#3
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,138	The A-bolts are defiently nice guns! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

05-27-2008, 11:35 PM	#13
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	I say get the A-Bolt also. When I did a personal inquiry to a select few, that was one that was recommended to me to get. Sam I'd have to agree with ya' I don't think Bush included Australian residents in on the stimulus checks. lmao I suppose one could call and ask. As they say never hurts to ask. Worst that can happen is they say NO. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-30-2008, 10:12 AM	#4
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	I have owned both, and to be quite honest, I prefer the A-bolt. It's an excellent rifle. I've owned many Brownings of different models too, and their customer service has been excellent the once or twice it was needed as well.

04-30-2008, 10:19 AM	#5
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 238	Brownings are excellent along with a few others.

04-30-2008, 10:46 AM	#6
SgtKnuckles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 167 Images: 2	Be the First on your Block to get a Browning X-BOLT... Get one on order... It will be worth the wait... Besides BUSH is going to help you buy your new Gun with that check that's in the Mail...<:-))

04-30-2008, 12:00 PM	#7
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	I love my A-bolt, they make excellent hunting rifles. Mine is plenty accurate, and is overall a solid gun. Just as good, of maybe better then the Tikka.

04-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#8
Hotled Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 37	Used to have a Browning A-Bolt Hunter model short and lite in .270. Was very accurate,kicked like a mule,and a damn pretty finish on the gun.

04-30-2008, 04:59 PM	#9
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	own one in stainless stalker 25-06 accurate as all hell i love it definately a thumbs up

05-27-2008, 04:41 PM	#10
kycowboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37	Tikka is a good gun, but I have personally fired a Browning A-bolt, and grouped well within an inch at 100 yards. Pretty gun, smooth action. Both are good guns, but I kinda like the Browning.

05-27-2008, 11:08 PM	#12
telkev Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW MS Posts: 234	I own, or have owned just about every brand of commercial bolt action made, and my favorite is still the browning a-bolt chambered in 308.