Browning t-bolt?

[Sauce787]

Today I found a used Browning t-bolt varmint/target in my lgs. Pretty good price and it was in great shape with very nice wood on the stock. I couldn't pass it up. Anybody here have much experience with them? The action seems pretty slick and I like the design of the magazine. (although expensive to replace)

P.S. sorry if this is a re-post. I did a search and nothing came up for the t-bolt.

 

[former naval person]

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Nice rifle. They were a bit expensive back in the day, so didn't sell well. Good find.

 

[Sauce787]

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Thanks! I figured for 440 out the door wasnt a bad price for a rifle that msrp's for almost 800. Just need to decide on glass now.....

 

[thewileyone]

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Got a buddy with one, its slick for sure... Very accurate too. Nice find.

 

[Yakface]

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I know a few people out west that swear by them for prairie dogs and gophers. Neat action design. If I ever find a deal like that I will snatch it up. Good find.

 

[eclipse57]

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I had two of the original ones from the mid to late 60's. I regret selling the first one.

I have one of the new ones that I picked up when they first came back out 6-7 years ago. It is a good shooter, but I find that I usually grab my 10/22 or my old winchester model 75 when I want to shoot a 22.

Lately I have been shooting the savage fvsr more and moore also.

 

[Gorax]

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I have a composite sporter LH in 17HMR, love it to bits. built 2011 in japan. My Savage doesn't get much use anymore for rabbits, just punching plinking.

 

[Sauce787]

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Gorax, what optics are you running on your tbolt?

 

[Gorax]

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Currently http://www.rapidreticle.com/Main/ScopeItem.aspx?ID=6&grpID=6

But its getting swapped out for the new viper pst 2.5-10x32 FFP MRAD when they arrive. Great scope for the money but I'm just not a fan of MOA adjustment when everything else I own is Mrad.