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<blockquote data-quote="brentc" data-source="post: 412394" data-attributes="member: 16938"><p>The Browning is a great rifle. Like you, I have one in 300 WSM. If you're willing to put in some time, like most of us have, your rifle will suit you well at longer range. </p><p> </p><p>Tips for Brownings. Since your stock is already free floated and glass bedded as much as a Browning needs. All you really need to do is tune your trigger with $25 Timney Spring kit. Although the Brownings have adjustable triggers, IMO they don't bring the weight down enough. All of my browning's have Timney springs, and all of my Browning's shoot sub MOA with many of my handloads. My 300 WSM now wears a B&C medalist stock, but it shot great with the factory synthetic.</p><p> </p><p>I have a friend with our identical rifle, except his has a BOSS. He mounted a Mark 4 on top and made a 760 yard shot (on film) on a good mule deer with factory loaded Silvertips. </p><p> </p><p>One of the major drawbacks that people claim is that there aren't enough aftermarket parts available for Browning's for precision modifications. However, if you do some poking around you will find that there are quite a few guys that have made the Browning action work for precision shooting. Also, there are some reputable barrel makers that thread for the Brownings if you happen to shoot your barrel out. Pac-nor is one that can think of right off hand. One note for barrel longevity is keeping it from getting hot. Limit your shot strings to 2 or 3 shots and let cool. This will help keep your barrel shooting well for many years.</p><p> </p><p>For long range there are a few components you'll want. Get an EGW 20 MOA base, and some stout rings. The 20 MOA base will come in handy to increase the amount of elevation you can get out of your scope. </p><p> </p><p>As for rings, I use Warne Quick detach because they are affordable and they <u>will</u> hold your scope. My scope slipped in a couple different setups using Leupold Dual Dovetails, and Burris Extreme tacticals despite lapping and tightening down more than I felt comfortable tightening rings.</p><p> </p><p>So go get yourself a Timney 2 lb spring, a good scope, and some stout scope mounts and fire away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brentc, post: 412394, member: 16938"] The Browning is a great rifle. Like you, I have one in 300 WSM. If you're willing to put in some time, like most of us have, your rifle will suit you well at longer range. Tips for Brownings. Since your stock is already free floated and glass bedded as much as a Browning needs. All you really need to do is tune your trigger with $25 Timney Spring kit. Although the Brownings have adjustable triggers, IMO they don't bring the weight down enough. All of my browning's have Timney springs, and all of my Browning's shoot sub MOA with many of my handloads. My 300 WSM now wears a B&C medalist stock, but it shot great with the factory synthetic. I have a friend with our identical rifle, except his has a BOSS. He mounted a Mark 4 on top and made a 760 yard shot (on film) on a good mule deer with factory loaded Silvertips. One of the major drawbacks that people claim is that there aren't enough aftermarket parts available for Browning's for precision modifications. However, if you do some poking around you will find that there are quite a few guys that have made the Browning action work for precision shooting. Also, there are some reputable barrel makers that thread for the Brownings if you happen to shoot your barrel out. Pac-nor is one that can think of right off hand. One note for barrel longevity is keeping it from getting hot. Limit your shot strings to 2 or 3 shots and let cool. This will help keep your barrel shooting well for many years. For long range there are a few components you'll want. Get an EGW 20 MOA base, and some stout rings. The 20 MOA base will come in handy to increase the amount of elevation you can get out of your scope. As for rings, I use Warne Quick detach because they are affordable and they [U]will[/U] hold your scope. My scope slipped in a couple different setups using Leupold Dual Dovetails, and Burris Extreme tacticals despite lapping and tightening down more than I felt comfortable tightening rings. So go get yourself a Timney 2 lb spring, a good scope, and some stout scope mounts and fire away. [/QUOTE]
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