Browning's Website shows many models of the Browning BAR as no longer in production. But on some Sporting Goods sites show some models still available for purchase. So contact Browning before you buy, to see if you are buying a discontinued model.

Ive owned two BAR Safaris. They both HATED heavy-for-caliber bullets. Both printed one MOA groups with lighter bullets consistently.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

3 сағат бұрын

That has been close to my experience also. Thanks for watching.

When I was a youngster, I always dreamt of getting a BAR in .338WM. I had visions of living/hunting in bear and elk country and it would be great medicine for stopping a bruin's charge. Alas, my vision changed and such a rifle would be superfluous in the hot lowlands I inhabit. I am certain your rifle will not become envious of the others getting more use than it. Great shooting, as always.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I got my first BAR in 1984 in 300 Win. Mag. for the very reasons you had visions about. Thanks for watching.

@gerardgoubel4169

28 күн бұрын

Ma 1ère BAR est de 1975 en parfait fonctionnement et fait toujours son boulot en 300wm. J’ai changé les bois pour une Lyods à trou de pouce elle finira ses jours avec moi pas pressé 😊😊😊😊 😊😊une merveille de précision canon de 24 pouces.

Nothing more dangerous than a corporate bean counter.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Newer technology using lower cost components also.

I have an original 1973 browning bar grade 2 with the bear and ram engraving in 338 win mag. Love the rifle. 210 partitions are deadly

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

That does sound like a deadly combo indeed.

I also weep at the reluctance of Browning to continue with the finest semi auto rifle available. I have owned several over the years and miss each and every one. Because of the cancellation I will pick up a caliber or two to keep in the family. Youngsters need what you and I will leave behind. Cleaned and stored for future use.I enjoy your videos and would have liked to know you in years past.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Leaving Legacy firearms to our heirs is great indeed and preserves lasting memories attached to those firearms.

@gerardgoubel4169

28 күн бұрын

Exact j’en ai plusieurs ❤❤

good afternoon dave

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Hello, Mike.

I just saw one of these in the store on Friday in 25-06. Insanely coincidental 👍 I'm hypothesizing the AR10 platform just made this rifle not profitable any longer. But if I could find a BAR in 7mm Mag, I'm scooping it up. Thanks Dave. Have a great week

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

I don't know why? I speculate that once Browning and Winchester merged things changed. But I do hope that FN will continue the line.

Good Sunday Afternoon Dave!!! Seemed to like the Speer hot core bullets!! But like you said it's your story & your stickin' to it! LOL!!!

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Yes, more likely human error, "This Human"

The discontinued models have always been on there site. But they re only making the 25-06, 270, 30-06, and 300 win mag for the Safari now. The complete BAR line is not discontinued Go to the site and to firearms then BAR that is what is current

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Maybe better to hear from a better source. kzread.info/dash/bejne/doafy5ScdNmdqrw.html&ab_channel=BTORange

Your good lady set you up right, enjoy your BAR. Thanks.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I am sure sorry to see the list for discontinued BAR's on Browning's Website.

I'm due to get my PAL (Canadian FAC) in a month or so, and I had my eye on this rifle (in 30-06). Chances of a large calibre semi auto becoming legal up here except for the Benelli R1 in 300 WM, are rare. Hopefully 3D printing improves so parts can be created by owners in the future. I know these aren't plastic, that's why I'm saying I hope 3D printing improves... The BAR is a huge part of American history, with continued practical use. Novice hunters who fire wide on their first shot can take follow-ups without letting the deer hoof it 5 miles before the bolt is ready again.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment here and for watching.

I sure hope they do not discontinue the BAR . Mine is a 300WM that is a great shooting rifle .Heck half the people in the area I live and family uses a BAR everyone loves them . The gun shops around here can't keep them on shelves .

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

It doesn't make sense to me either. Great rifles.

Excellent rifle platform sure be a shame to see it completely discontinued. Also a huge fan of the 25/06 I don’t think there is a better whitetail cartridge in existence.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Agree completely! Thanks

I have a browning bar grade2 in 7mm remmag great gun

My Bar is in 270 cal i bought about 1980. Never had a misfire yet.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Great rifles. Thanks for watching.

That’s a crying shame about the BAR. Not surprised though…there aren’t many folks interested in a semi-auto rifles (conventional stock configuration). It seems the “black rifles” have made the BAR obsolete.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Agree. Thanks for watching.

In my limited 25-06 experience, the 2 rifles I have in it shoot much differently. My single shot HnR with 26in barrel shoots 100gr corelocks at 1/2 moa and shoots everything else horribly. My vanguard with 24in barrel doesn't seem to care much and shoots everything around 3/4in or just under. Just thought that was interesting, have a good day.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your sharing your experiences here.

Word is Browning is culling the herd on a lot of models and calibers. I think the BPS and BLR models are gone as well.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Crying Shame for sure.

@currituck

2 ай бұрын

Browning has been going downhill for a while. Way too high tech now and cheap feeling. My 1985 Browning A Bolt Medallion 30/06 is of outstanding quality.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

@@currituck Thanks for watching.

Good Stuff,Strohmeyer!

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Found out yesterday they are also discontinuing the gold 10 gauge! I better stock up on spring followers and buffers.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Best wishes and it is always wise to stock up on extra parts that are prone to wear.

@tripplebeards3427

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 my $55 buffer with shipping and tax arrived today for my gold....ridiculous

@tripplebeards3427

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 Remington doe the same with 7600’s. I’ve have many since the early 80’s. They never brake.

Dave you best stick with the first ones.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

This BAR shoots better than I do. The example is the last 3 went from 2"MOA to 3/4" with the same previous loads.

From their websites, there are models BARs and BLRs that are still available, and some models that are not. Is that correct? The information doesn't seem to discontinue on models of BAR and BLR.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

21 күн бұрын

Some models of the FN aluminum alloy MK-3 and-4's will not be discontinued, in fact FN has made new models. But the all steel Safari line is no longer in production. Any models already made and in current inventory are available but will not be restocked due to discontinuation.

They are great , but id rather see a pump action deer cal rifle like the Winchester sxr2 pump

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

That action combo sounds interesting. Thanks for watching.

@REDNECKROOTS

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 the Winchester sxr2 pump is only available in Europe ECT. Only the auto version is sold here for some reason

What powder were you using? I think in previous videos you had used Reloader 23?? For the Sierra's?

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

For the Sierra's that was Win. 780 (Discontinued)

I have a question for you. My friend has a few browning bar’s and I’m considering buying one. I have always liked them. The one I’m considering buying was made in 1969 and is a 30-06. I have never hand loaded for a semi auto and should add im fairly new to reloading as well. . I’m wondering how to safely test loads for this because I have heard they are a little more sensitive to pressure than a bolt gun. Thank you for your videos!

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

Ай бұрын

Quite the contrary, the BAR's have a 7 lug rotating bolt that is very strong. The only reloading issue is the case prep and length trim, then your chamber loaded cartridge length limits. The cases must be full length sized and then checked with a case gauge to insure proper feeding. Because of the gas piston operation you Do Not want to "light load' the cartridge, The BAR needs sufficient pressure to fully retract the bolt for proper ejection and loading the next round. Start in the middle of the recommended load data from the bullet maker and work up for both function and accuracy. The 30-06 round is not a finicky cartridge to load as it accepts the most types of powders listed in the manuals and has a 60-K pressure limit. Good luck to you.

@Pat-876

Ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 thank you for your quick response! I appreciate your knowledge and input . God bless!

Very sad, Dave. That is a beautiful rifle. Do you notice a reduction in recoil with the gas system? I have been looking at these a while. Would not mind one in 30-06.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Yes, a slight reduction in recoil, but also a little slower in velocity, but they work well with proper maintenance.

There costly to make and dont sell that good. I understand why there stopping making them. Too bad yes but i get it. Hope they make a simple rugged pump action to replace it.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

They sell very well indeed. I think the reason maybe because of FN in Europe plans to re-tool to the new design MK-4. Sad though because the BAR American Safari line is an all steel reciever and the MK-3 is alluminum alloy.

@sartainja

28 күн бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009That Mk3 has that ugly Euro-trash look that I do not like.

This is quite likely because Browning released their BAR Mk IV ["4X"] model last year to the European market. The same thing occurred when the Mk III gen. was released superseding the MkII. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3x9lbySiNjIqM4.htmlsi=JUEiHr0NtVoz3L3M

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input here and for watching. The Classic BARs, like mine has a steel receiver also and MKIII's have an Aluminum alloy receiver. Steel is more expensive, I'd guess.

@MrHenryPope

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 I'm aware of the differences between Mk III and Mk II & I. I own a Mk III variant where as the Mk II & I (steel) have been discontinued for IIRC nearly two decades. The Mk IV is a generational development of the Mk III, also having an alloy receiver among other notable feature and function modernizations as depicted in my link from Browning.

How do you feel about the bar boss ?

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

I have no experience with the Boss system. I hear some love them and some hate them.

@wendellbell6164

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 I have been hearing the same thing.

@sartainja

28 күн бұрын

It is a joke in my book but some folks swear by the devise.

Do you know where you got that info?

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

Right here. www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/bar/discontinued.html

@portersorensen8814

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009so, quick correction, that page is dedicated to the models of BAR that are discontinued. The BAR is still in production though it is difficult to find on the shelf.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

@@portersorensen8814 My rifle the Classic Safari is on that list. www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/bar/discontinued/bar-classic-safari.html

@portersorensen8814

2 ай бұрын

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 My dream gun the Safari MK 2 with the BOSS was discontinued as well

Sounded like a helicopter

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

Ай бұрын

Yep, one of those also.

Dave- You need to understand the fact that FN(The Herstal group) OWNS BROWNING ,so the parent company- FN made the decision to discontinue the rifle.

@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009

2 ай бұрын

You maybe right. FN seems to be commited to the MKIII and the new European version the MarkIV. This was brought up by another commentor who shared a link. But still a crying shame to discontinue the steel frame Safari BAR version.

@JamesClark-lw6sw

2 ай бұрын

I agree.