Comments on: Browning Produces New Target Rifles in .223, .308, 300 WSM

By: malcolm mcdonald

malcolm mcdonald — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 01:02:57 +0000

bought an abolt target 223 1 in 9 twist 75 grain leads ,going out to try it .

By: James

James — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:59:07 +0000

Forgot to mention , I also mounted a 20 moa picatinny rail on it , this caliber .308 with a 28 inch barrel needs that in order to shoot out to 1000 yards .
I haven’t had the chance to reach out to that distance yet ! I’m hoping to be able to do it soon ..

Cheers

By: James

James — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:53:49 +0000

The 1st time I saw this Rifle I knew I wanted one badly , Since I owned many Brownings before I knew I couldn’t go wrong with this one … I purchased this at a great price and I got it in .308 .
The only thing I didnt like was the fact that I only found out about the set trigger after I purchased it , push forward and it becomes 9 oz pull . There is nothing mentioned about the set trigger in the manual and even Browning themselves didnt have a clue about it , well that was Browning USA who didn’t have a clue to the set trigger .
Browning Canada told me that this option was only available in Canada and Europe ..
Overall its an Excellent shooter I reload and use Lapua casings and let me just say , I think 3 shots in 1 hole at 100 yards is awesome , anything I put in it gives me just that ! out to 200 yards I can do 1/4″ and 1/2″ grouping most of the times .
I have No regrets but with the Millet scope and bases and rings rifle does weigh a good 18 lbs with that weight it almost feels like your shooting a .22 cal .

Cheers !

By: Ash

Ash — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:55:03 +0000

This rifle was not on my radar when doing inquiries and readings on a good factory rifle to “enter” competition shooting.

It came to my attention when I cancelled the order of a Tikka T3 that was on order and paid in full and 14 weeks after paid no sign of any rifle…so I cancelled after trying hard to contact Tikka/Sako without any luck. Great guns (they say) but obviously they lack any customer service..so I’m glad to have not chosen Tikka before it was too late.

Just like a car – its only as good as the service you get when you need it.

That’s when I was suggested to get a Browning Target rifle in 308. Well I had to read a new article I didn’t know about…and if you search the web for this rifle there is little info out there…

I’ve been a long time fan of Rem700’s (since I bought my Sendero 7mmRemMag)…then I had great success with Ruger M77 with their 338RCM compact magnum..no regrets with those….

But I chose the Browning here…cause of its features and overall design…28″ target barrel – heavy – single set trigger, nice laminate stock that’s adjustable….a lot of nice features.

Anxious to get it next week and mount its new companion – a Burris XTR 312 ballistic mil-dot illuminated scope with burris signature zee rings.

Gun is being pieced together for 1000yard shoots.

Cheers

By: John White

John White — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:18:54 +0000

I think the rifle in stainless is absolutly gorgeous. I shoot 200 yd bench and a .223 with the set trigger my be my choice for a rifle next season.

By: william

william — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:27:51 +0000

So, does the BOSS system make any difference with the 223? and why is this one of the first target 223s i have seen with the barrel stamped 5.56 and 223, (aside from the ar family)

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:09:14 +0000

Hey everyone, i waited forever for it to be available but it was worth it. It has an adjustable trigger from 7 to 14 ounces and regular setting is from 4 to 6 pounds etc. It is heavy and but my .308 is a tack driver and i am getting with a Z-1000 Zeiss 6.5x20x50 scope at 600+ yards 1″ groups etc with 168 grain matched Remingtons. This thing for a store bought or retail target rifle is a tack driver. When i combine it with the Zeiss calculator it is a no brainer and just nails everything i shoot and with exceptional accuracy. My friend and his Reminton 700 cant beat the groups i get and several of the target shooters here have commented on its ability and shared they would never have guess but see it as a very decent entry level target shooter. The reason i bought it was because our local Browning rep said they had this 308 and the zeiss tack driving at 1000+ yards hence the reason i ordered it almost 2 years ago. I havent had the chance to shoot it at 1000 yards as of yet but when i do i do believe it can be a very decent shooter at those yards, but i will have to see yet!
Cheers
Andy

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:41:12 +0000

i think it looks good.it reminds me of the rem 700 vls.it should of had a 24 or a 26 inch barrel instead of the 28.this rifle will serve its purpose in many ways except for walking through the bush but any rifle suks when they 10 lbs and over.the 300wsm is a great long range performer in my eyes for hunting(i have one).my friend shoots a 338 laupa for deer lol but only extreme ranges like 600 and over and that gun weighs twice as much as the browning.of coarse he never walks with it.it stays in the back seat until he has to use it.so if your using this rifle like my friend does i think its a good choice but cheaper

By: Jeff Binnig

Jeff Binnig — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:41:11 +0000

Price is pretty close to a very nice used heavy barrel custom bench shooter. 28in barrel and set trigger has to have sold at least a few.

Agree that the 1:9 twist for .223 has taken it out of running for any long distance shooting where 80-90gr bullets rule. Although, the 69gr-75gr bullets will be happy at < 600 yards. It is a limited run niche gun.

Truing a receiver is labor intensive and therefore $$$. Also a bigger divergence from manufacturing standards of a mass producer which can lead to all sorts of problems and costs. It's easy to slap difference parts together.

British F t/r class fellah won with 1:14 twist with 155gr Palma bullets. Where 168, 175 and 180gr have been the standard. So, "Bob's your uncle" on 308 Win twists at 1000 yards.

I see the blued models go for 1200 on gunbroker and the SS ones for 200 more.

A 25 WSSM model would make a great distance varminter for those that want more punch than a 22. But not sure it would be that much better than a Rem 700 VLS or Savage 12 for almost half price.

A 6 XC and 7mm WSM are great for F open class. The 7 and 300 are in line with Browning's stance on WSM and WSSM.

Don't forget Kimber has a MacMillan-stocked 308 for 1.8k and an adjustable MacMillan for another 400.

By: Geoff Gambier

Geoff Gambier — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:47:09 +0000

to all of you if you actually take the time to check the browning websight this rifle is offered in a 1 in 8 twist in the .223 and 1 in 10 for the .308 these specs are from browning websight. I cant say that i know F-class shooting at all but the .223 and .308 will be fun target and varmint rifles. The 300 win mag i have to say i dont see the logic in that, as this is supposed to be for cyote whackin not killing elk (who in there right mind would want to walk through elk country with a 13lb. stick anyways)just thought i would correct the twist read error.

the Model A-Bolt Target
Action Type Short Action
Magazine Capacity .223 – 5 magazine capacity .308 – 4
Barrel Length 28″
Nominal Overall Length 47 3/4″
Nominal Length of Pull 13 3/4″
Nominal Drop at Comb 5/8″
Nominal Drop at Heel 5/8″
Nominal Weight 13 lbs.
Rate of Twist .308 1 turn in 10 ” Rate of Twist .223 1 turn in 8 ”
Wood Finish Satin Finish
Additional Description Adjustable Comb
U.S. Suggested Retail $1,269.00