Hock3y24 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Does anyone have any experience with this rifle? I bought one today for what I though was a good deal. .243, wood stock with palm swell, 22" barrel, sticker price on it was $579, gander marked down to $405, browning rebate $100. Total cost for rifle $305 and then got leupold bases and rings for $19 usually $65. I got the scope last year (bushnell xlt doa 600 for under 100 after rebate. $324 plus tax total. Fully set up $450. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YFKI1983 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have the Abolt II for a long time. I would take a Browning over anything. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Real nice set up..I am sure your gonna real happy with it..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 No flies in that deal or rig. Load up some 80gr TTSX Barnes bullets and kill deer.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, YFKI1983 said: I have the Abolt II for a long time. I would take a Browning over anything. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Same here, I have the A-bolt and although it is as heavy as a boat anchor it is a hell of a shooter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Doewhacker said: Same here, I have the A-bolt and although it is as heavy as a boat anchor it is a hell of a shooter. This new "ab3" is more budget minded compared to the gen 1 and 2s. I think ya lighter also 6lb 13 oz. Edited August 1, 2017 by Hock3y24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tughill Tamer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think you got a hell of a deal on the Browning. Nice Gun!Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Hock3y24 said: This new "ab3" is more budget minded compared to the gen 1 and 2s. I think ya lighter also 6lb 13 oz. I bought a long trac so it was on me, I knew what I was in for. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydd7 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 20 rounds at 100 yards----- Light gun (which was a main point for me) safety is loud and sounds cheap. Spring noise will not cut it, I need to find a way to adjust it. A-bolt is smooth, easy to reload, no issues, no complaints, smooth and easy to use. Gun was accurate, little recoil, and fun to shoot. 20 rounds at 300 yards------ Wow after locking gun down at 100 yards we stepped it out to 300 yards the rifle was spot on. Adjusted 6 inches high with no wind and had a solid group. I wouldn't push it more then 300 yards. Was shooting 140 grain hornady. Awesome rifle for under $500 except for the safety . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydd7 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's for 7mm08 model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 I agree Cory that safety is loud, I'm more of a 200 yard and les shooter and intend on this gun being mostly for my wife and kids which will be 100 and less! I just couldn't walk by any new browning for $300. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphtm Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 My X hunting partner has one in 30-06 for a number of years we sighted it in on my property ( pretty close to a tack driver ) over the years it has taken many deer and a few yotes. with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Sounds like you got a great deal, good luck with the gun! My buddies have a few browning guns they are well made and shoot great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very nice rifle, at a very nice price! Good going, and good luck with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's the exact setup I'd like to get for my kids, you did well!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACC Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's a very good dealMy abolts are tack drivers Sent from my SM-G900T3 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder28 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I won one in 30-06 and it is a tack driver. My 13 year old son claimed it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Picked up 100 grain sierra game kings 95 Winchester ballistic tips 90 nosler ballistic tips 85 federal trophy copper 80 barns ttsx range day today, I have it on paper at 100 yards with 100 grain core locks I had laying around. I'm hoping the copper rounds group well, specifically the ttsx has great reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsNbows Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Nice rig there... should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorooter23 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 nice pick up with the new rifle bill for the rest of Broome County! Johnson City Gander? I may go down there and poke around a bit tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Nice gun! I haven't shot mine yet, but I won a Whitetails Unlimited A Bolt III in .270 at a banquet. Just need to get a good set of bases and rings for it. Will be topped with a Leupold. But the gun looks and feels good against the shoulder. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 51 minutes ago, LET EM GROW said: Nice gun! I haven't shot mine yet, but I won a Whitetails Unlimited A Bolt III in .270 at a banquet. Just need to get a good set of bases and rings for it. Will be topped with a Leupold. But the gun looks and feels good against the shoulder. Gander in Johnson city has leupold bases and low rings for a total of $18 on sale 70% off! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 If I were closer I'd make the drive. I'll look on their website and see what I can find. Thanks for the heads up.. I'm all about a deal lolSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 gander closed their web the moment the sale happened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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