Browning vs. Remington

[Hawkman]

All,

Did a search and didn't find a definitive answer to this question.

The only bolt action centerfire rifles I have ever owned have been Remington 700s (in a rut, I guess). But I handled a Browning A-bolt at the gunshow the other day, and was impressed specifically by the bolt throw and the trigger. I am considering buying one.

I would appreciate any comments to help me compare.

Thanks,

Hawk

[George Hill]

Brownings are very smooth - never a bad choice.

[JWR]

Make that two votes for the Browning A-Bolt. I got one over 12 years ago and have yet to find another rifle in the same price range that feels as good. Some folks may have different experiences, but I have yet to meet an A-bolt owner who, with a little experimentation, couldn't find a factory round that went 1 MOA or so (this is with the non-boss rifles). The detachable mags are nice, and adjusting the trigger yourself is an easy operation (the owner's manual tells you how).

[KilgorII]

Make it 3 votes for a Browning. Remington's aren't bad, but Brownings are better. I would get one with the BOSS. Unlike most accesories to improve accuracy this one works, and very well at that.

[CD1]

I own a Browning A Bolt II Composite Stalker in 7 MM Mag with the BOSS. Beautiful trigger, adjusting it is a piece of cake. Smoooooth and short bolt throw, detachable box magazine. I havent bought another rifle since I got that one. That was aprrox 8 years ago. Super accurate too. I can't recomend one highly enough.

[jbgood]

Hawkman, I've owned Remingtons, Rugers, and Winchesters. Last summer I bought my first Browning A-bolt and am very glad that I chose it over other makes. It is made well, produces very consistent patterns, looks good, and is generally fun to shoot. If (when!) I buy another bolt action rifle, it will very likely be a Browning.

[RickD]

How much do the cost?

Do they make it for lefties?

I guess I'll have to slum it with a Savage. ;)

Rick

[tl]

It appears it is available for lefties:

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/abolt/abolt2.htm

[RickD]

Good lookin' rifle. Price is not too outragious, but still double that of a Savage or other makes.

Only one model in lefty-configuration... the A-bolt Medallion. Long-action only.

Rick

[Hawkman]

Thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to make sure they were as good as they seemed.

I see an A-bolt in my immediate future (next week?).


:)

[WalterGAII]

Go over to varminthunters.com and benchrest.com and ask those guys to compare the Rem. 700 to any bolt Browning.

You won't find too many Brownings over there.

[Hawkman]

I am sure you are correct, Walter, but I bet they ain't shooting stock Remingtons, and i bet they aren't tossing them in the truck to hunt deer with, either! :)

Hawk

[WalterGAII]

The benchrest guys are certainly not shooting stock Remingtons, but they do know a lot about bolt rifles and are generally more competent to answer such questions than is the general public.

The varminthunters, of which I am one, generally do use stock Remingtons. (Of course, there are exceptions, but many varminthunters use varmint-weight, stock Remington 700's.

[Willy]

RickD,
The A-Bolt stainless stalker is also available in left hand.