My New Walkabout Deer Thumper

[Pygmy]

Larry the Cable Guy....

A policeman pulled me over and said "

Sir, have you been drinking? "

I said  " Why.....Is there a fat girl in my back seat ? "

[Savagehunter]

2 hours ago, Pygmy said:

Hehehehe...That brings to mind a few of the "utilitarian" girls I woke up with in years past.....<<grin>>.....

Are you sure your not my long lost brother lol

[Buckmaster7600]

So how's this thing shoot? You have it drilled out to a whelen yet?


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[Billdogge]

Honestly haven't shot it yet. I'm hoping to get to the range in the next few days. Will report back. 

Not a 35 yet but you never know!

[Buckmaster7600]

I made the drive up there the other day, those 308's he has are very tempting. They're just screaming to become a 358!


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[Billdogge]

I'm surprised you didn't grab one. I really would like to pick one up. Did he have a few?

[chrisw]

I've got the Longtrac Stalker BAR 30-06 (synthetic) with the same Leupold 2.5-8 optic you are using, that 18" barrel sure looks appealing to me though. The only peeve I have with mine is the trigger feels a bit spongey, granted I'm comparing it to my many bolt guns. I searched for someone to do a trigger job or an aftermarket trigger kit to no avail. I'm assuming with it being an autoloader it's a liability issue. My particular gun is also picky on what ammo it likes, it only seems fond of 180 gr., 165's were just ok, 150's it didn't like. Other than that it's a great, light gun that has flattened deer for me as I'm sure it will you!

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[Buckmaster7600]

I'm surprised you didn't grab one. I really would like to pick one up. Did he have a few?

Yea 3 or 4. Talking to my guy that does all my ReBores, it sounds like he's at 85% on being able to do a BAR barrel, tough to drop the coin with that 15% lingering. I wouldn't buy one of his anyways I want a 16" barrel no need to pay to have it walked off twice.


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[Billdogge]

That's true

[WBUCK]

On 5/21/2017 at 10:26 AM, Billdogge said:

Browning BAR Carbine 30-06. 18" barrel and 6.75. Points so nice. Hoping to Thump one this year with it. Now I need time to get to the range. 

Are these still available at the shop in NY.....?

 

Roger-

[Deleted Account]

That wood is gorgeous! I'll take that over one of those ugly black things any day!

[Billdogge]

21 hours ago, WBUCK said:

Are these still available at the shop in NY.....?

 

Roger-

I think Performance Shooting has some and Bob's Custom Guns had one or 2 last I knew. Also comes in 308

[dbHunterNY]

i have a 742 woodsmaster in 30-06 but that seems nicer looking for sure. hope it's a keeper and serves you well.

[WBUCK]

Thanks Billdogge 

What town and state is Bob’s located. 

[helmut in the bush]

On 8/3/2017 at 9:36 AM, Buckmaster7600 said:

Yea 3 or 4. Talking to my guy that does all my ReBores, it sounds like he's at 85% on being able to do a BAR barrel, tough to drop the coin with that 15% lingering. I wouldn't buy one of his anyways I want a 16" barrel no need to pay to have it walked off twice.


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Did you ever get an answer on rebarreling the BAR?

[Billdogge]

2 hours ago, WBUCK said:

Thanks Billdogge 

What town and state is Bob’s located. 

He is at Address: 8 Lester Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804. Phone: (518) 798-3566 Call first. He's a small shop.

 

[Buckmaster7600]

Did you ever get an answer on rebarreling the BAR?

Not a rebarrel but a rebore, I have a BAR chambered in 358Win with a 16” barrel. Shoots very good, I never shot it as a 308 but I would have to assume it improved the factory accuracy. It never made it to the woods this year and don’t know if it ever will but it was a fun project.


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