Nothing tactical about it, but pretty cool

[308pirate]

Looks like a manually operated BAR, mostly for the Euro market where getting a semi auto is very difficult or impossible in some (but not all) countries.

It could be a big seller in PA and whatever other state doesn't allow semi autos for deer hunting.

Unlike other straight pull rifles, a return spring sends the bolt back into battery.



[video=youtube_share;okVQEoVT3-g]https://youtu.be/okVQEoVT3-g[/video]

 

[RampedRaptor]

Really cool. Thanks for sharing

 

[missed]

That is pretty cool

 

[308pirate]

I would buy one here. Wish Browning imported them.

 

[gatorbait308]

It's nothing more than another European way to ban semi autos. Fuk em.

 

[steve123]

Finally! See, that's what I've been talking about for the last year - an assisted action. I bet this thing is expensive though. Now all they need to do is make a tactical version.

 

[308pirate]

It's nothing more than another European way to ban semi autos. Fuk em.

One has to be monumentally stupid to associate this rifle with an attempt to ban any kind of gun.

 

[NotMalware]

What a beautiful rifle! I love it.

 

[Boyscout618]

Thought it was a Blaser at first with that nice of a stock and a similar looking action... Very cool

 

[Guy Montag]

Definitely Blaser-influenced, I like it.

 

[envy5000]

It IS a manually actuated Browning BAR. They build these specifically for the European market to compete with Blazers, but will not import them into the United States. I inquired a few years back about these because I was interested in the design. I personally like the idea if it would be cost competitive with a normal Browning Safari II model. The fit and finish on these are at a high end of the Browning line.

 

[308pirate]

They build these specifically for the European market to compete with Blazers, but will not import them into the United States.

What in the actual fuck? If I was Browning's product manager I'd get that motherfucker in here ASAP. Importation through ATF will be a non-issue as there is no doubt it is a sporting rifle. After that, it's just money in the bank. Getting inventory in from Belgium/Portugal should only be 2 weeks by sea once all the ATF stuff is taken care of.

Why would they be so stupid as to leave money on the table?

 

[Simia Dei]

A mate of mine has one here (Aus) in 9.3x62. Great piece of kit and a heap of fun to shoot. Good deer gun for the close scrub.

 

[Forgetful Coyote]

Interesting. Reminds me of something Merkel or somebody like that would put out