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No, this isn’t your granddad’s BAR, but it carries on John Moses Browning’s legacy while packing plenty of power for hunting.
Hunting is a passion of mine. Guns, particularly rifles, are another passion. One can be present without the other and offer great satisfaction to an individual. In an effort to maximize interests, however, I combine both. My love of rifles means I am always looking to create the optimum rifle/cartridge combo for any particular hunting situation. I mean, what fun would it be if we confined ourselves to one rifle/cartridge for all hunting endeavors?
Of course, I’m aware of the mantra “beware of the individual that owns only one rifle, for surely that individual is familiar with its use.” While much more practical, this method is not nearly as interesting. For me, this mantra is not nearly as enjoyable as searching for the optimum rifle/cartridge for a given situation. I would also wager that nearly everyone reading this agrees with this statement or they would not be reading this magazine.
This article’s intent is to highlight one of my longtime favorite hunting rifle/cartridge combinations: the .300 Winchester Magnum chambered in the Browning BAR Mark II Safari. Now, this particular BAR is not John Browning’s legendary M1918 light machine gun. However, John Browning is connected to the sporting BAR via his grandson, Bruce, who teamed with FN engineer Marcel Olinger in designing it. The sporting BAR was introduced in 1967 to compete with Remington’s semi-auto offerings.
Browning BAR Basics
Semi-automatic rifles were new to the hunting arena in the late 1960s. But the Browning BAR had the “it” factor from its inception in terms of aesthetics. The BAR’s longevity and reputation as a hunting rifle comes from combining semi-automatic speed with bolt-action accuracy, and its appeal was further cemented by its ability to handle a wide range of cartridges from the .243 Winchester to the .338 Winchester Magnum. In fact, the BAR is still unique as a semi-auto that can accommodate magnums like the 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag and .338 Win Mag. This means the BAR is capable of dropping antelope, deer, elk, moose and bear. No other production semi-automatic rifle can make this statement without a stretch.
BAR production was altered in the 1970s when assembly was moved to Portugal with manufacturing remaining in Belgium. A design modification of the gas system and other tweaks resulted in the BAR Mark II in 1992. In 1997, aircraft-grade aluminum alloy receivers were introduced to the BAR series except for the Safari and White Gold Medallion models, which retained steel receivers. The Mark III variant was introduced in 2017 with an aluminum receiver and new stock styling.
It’s hard to resist the svelte lines of the BAR. The BAR Mark II Safari is characterized by an engraved steel receiver sandwiched between a graceful buttstock and forend made of Grade I Turkish walnut with checkering right where your hands go. A rubber buttpad is included to help soften felt recoil, and you won’t find any sights on the rifle, but the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting scopes.
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BAR barrels are hammer forged by FN in Belgium. The barrels are also air gauged to monitor quality and check for straightness, and the rifling is inspected by hand. The Safari variant comes with a 24-inch barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and a chrome-plated chamber.
The seven-lug rotating bolt locks up tightly in the receiver, contributing to the rifle’s excellent accuracy. Similar to an AR, the BAR’s rotating bolt head ensures the bolt is centered and aligned with the bore with a perpendicular breech face. And, similar to a bolt action, the BAR’s bolt face is recessed. A chambered cartridge is surrounded by three rings of steel: the receiver, barrel and bolt face. All of this makes for a rock-solid design, which is especially important considering the powerful upper end of cartridges that the BAR can chamber.
The BAR’s forend surrounds the simple yet ingenious gas system that contributes to the BAR’s effectiveness, softening the perceived recoil and allowing hunters to harness the power of the .300 Winchester Magnum without sacrificing their long-range accuracy. An operating rod acts on an inertial block that drives action rods rearward, working the action. Research literature draws comparisons between the BAR and a pump action, minus the required hand manipulations. In essence, Browning engineers created a gas system capable of handling the different levels of gas pressure associated with a wide range of cartridges. Cartridges are fed from a detachable box magazine that is recessed inside the receiver on a hinged floorplate. The magazine holds three or four rounds depending upon caliber.
To test this particular model, I mounted a Nightforce 3-10x42mm SHV scope to the BAR via a 30mm mount from Talley Manufacturing. This Nightforce scope is compact yet offers a wide magnification range, and mated in the lightweight Talley rings, it complements the BAR in both performance and aesthetics.
Safari Time
Good marksmanship in the field starts with confidence. Confidence is built through firing a rifle that is not overly punishing (each of us has different standards and tolerances in this regard) and is inherently accurate as demonstrated from the bench. A rifle that shoots well off the bench offers the shooter no excuses or alibis when serious practice starts using field shooting positions or in the woods. I used three loads to test the rifle: Black Hills ’ Gold ammunition using 180-grain Nosler AccuBond bullets, Black Hills’ 165-grain GMXs and Federal Premium ’s 180-grain Trophy Bonded rounds.
First up was running the Browning BAR from the bench using a Champion tripod front rest and rear sandbag. To measure the rifle’s accuracy, I fired five 3-round groups with each of the loads, and the Federal load produced the best group at just 1-inch. It seemed that the Browning BAR preferred the heavier bullets.
But I didn’t spend a lot of time on the bench at the Echo Valley Training Center ’s 100-yard range. There are more indicative evaluations for a hunting rifle than merely firing from a bench at a 100-yard target. To explore the rifle’s capabilities, I fired groups at 300 yards from more field-expedient positions, such as from prone with a bipod or pack for support.
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The BAR’s buttstock allows for a good cheekweld in that it prevents a shooter from getting slapped in the face when firing, as some other rifles are capable of doing when scopes are used. The BAR also proved potent on the Echo Valley Training Center’s “Jungle Walk” range, with targets placed between 30 and 120 yards away. Of course, the BAR’s polished blue receiver and glossy oiled walnut stock weren’t normal fare for me on the Jungle Walk, but this is a handy rifle. The BAR was very easy to maneuver with, and I had no problems engaging randomly placed targets hidden within cover. I fired multiple shots at most of the targets. My emphasis was on accurate shot placement and how the BAR’s smooth recoil impulse facilitated fast follow-up shots. If you’re a lucky hunter, you might be able to adopt a kneeling or sitting position in lieu of shooting off-hand. But, while this isn’t exactly empirically quantifiable, the BAR “hangs” well no matter the firing stance and is very quick in getting into and out of field shooting positions.
The 8-pound BAR proved easy to handle, and I didn’t have to search for my targets after shouldering the rifle. A spare magazine on the belt or pocket allowed for efficient reloads by simply releasing the BAR’s hinged floorplate and swapping out detachable magazines. Another option was to insert rounds directly into the empty magazine after exposing it via dropping the floorplate.
The BAR also proved just at home on one of Echo Valley’s known-distance ranges, where steel targets are set out to 500 yards. I engaged these silhouettes easily from prone and was able to send my follow-up shots downrange while the echo from the first shot still echoed back my way.
Tried & True
It’s hard to imagine a more flexible hunting rifle than a Browning BAR Mark II Safari chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum with a variable-power optic. This perhaps is the optimum rifle/cartridge combination for hunting in North America.
Yes, there are newer guns, more powerful guns and some with space-age aesthetics. But you shouldn’t just accept a new design as automatically superior, especially when you can rely on a design that’s proven itself since the 1960s.
Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
Barrel: 24 inches
OA Length: 45 inches
Weight: 8 pounds (empty)
Stock: Turkish walnut
Sights: None
Action: Semi-auto
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 3+1
MSRP: $1,350
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Browning® is the world leader in semi-auto rifles for big-game hunting. At the heart of the Browning BAR® Mark II Safari Semi-Auto Rifle is a gas-operated system with a multi-lug rotary bolt capable of cycling standard or magnum cartridges reliably in extreme conditions. The bolt locks directly into the barrel, giving it incredible strength, while providing exceptional accuracy; and a buffering mechanism reduces wear and stress on the rifle's receiver for longer life and greater reliability. BAR barrels are hammer-forged for outstanding strength and precise accuracy. The BAR Mark II Safari model comes with a select, gloss-finished Turkish walnut buttstock and fore-end; a polymer butt-pad keeps you on target during successive shots. The steel receiver features scroll engraving, and comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A hinged floorplate provides rapid access to the detachable magazine. The crossbolt safety offers easy accessibility without removing your firing hand from the stock, so you can quickly manipulate the safety without losing your sight picture or cheek weld. The rugged and reliable BAR Mark II Safari Semi-Auto Rifle provides the firepower, accuracy, and reliability to hunt any big-game species in North America.
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Browning® is the world leader in semi-auto rifles for big-game hunting. At the heart of the Browning BAR® Mark II Safari Semi-Auto Rifle is a gas-operated system with a multi-lug rotary bolt capable of cycling standard or magnum cartridges reliably in extreme conditions. The bolt locks directly into the barrel, giving it incredible strength, while providing exceptional accuracy; and a buffering mechanism reduces wear and stress on the rifle's receiver for longer life and greater reliability. BAR barrels are hammer-forged for outstanding strength and precise accuracy. The BAR Mark II Safari model comes with a select, gloss-finished Turkish walnut buttstock and fore-end; a polymer butt-pad keeps you on target during successive shots. The steel receiver features scroll engraving, and comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A hinged floorplate provides rapid access to the detachable magazine. The crossbolt safety offers easy accessibility without removing your firing hand from the stock, so you can quickly manipulate the safety without losing your sight picture or cheek weld. The rugged and reliable BAR Mark II Safari Semi-Auto Rifle provides the firepower, accuracy, and reliability to hunt any big-game species in North America.
- Reliable gas-operated semi-auto
- Turkish walnut buttstock and fore-end
- Engraved steel receiver
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- Hammer-forged barrel
- Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Hinged floorplate with detachable magazine
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Rifle November/December 2017
Volume: 49 | Back to issue
This Issue - The Browning High-Power Bolt Action
Spotting Scope - Dave Scovill
Lock, Stock & Barrel - Lee J. Hoots
Mostly Long Guns - Brian Pearce
Table of Contents
- Spotting Scope
- Lock, Stock & Barrel
- Mostly Long Guns
- Light Gunsmithing
- A Rifleman's Optics
- Product Tests
- Walnut Hill
- Nosler Model 48 Long-Range
- Barrett Fieldcraft .243 Winchester
The Browning High-Power Bolt Action
- Winchester Model 1873
A Classic Victimized by Economics
feature By: Brian Pearce | November, 17
The Mauser Model 1898 is often referred to as the forebearer of modern two-lug, turn-bolt rifles, as most have incorporated select design features. At the very least, the ’98 is the rifle against which all others are compared. Originally patented by Paul Mauser in 1895 and adopted by German armed forces April 5, 1898, it has proven reliable in battle. Its nearly unbreakable design has helped it become hugely popular among sportsman, big-game hunters, guides and professional hunters. It has been manufactured in countless countries, resulting in variances in quality, materials, etc.; however, quality versions command premiums and remain in high demand, such as Browning’s FN High-Power rifle.
![browning safari rifles Browning High-Power Olympian Grade rifles were factory custom rifles with master engraved game scenes on the receivers and hand-carved stocks. The top rifle was Elmer Keith's; at bottom is a .30-06.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-3.jpg)
Commercial ’98 actions began appearing soon after the Model 1898’s introduction and were quickly utilized by prominent European gunmakers such as J.P. Sauer, Krieghoff, Merkel, the British firms Gibbs, Rigby and Holland & Holland, and the noted American firms of Griffin & Howe, Hoffman Arms and others. The ’98 action remains popular with modern craftsmen.
Some of the Model ’98’s significant design features include control-round feeding with a claw extractor and blade ejector, a clever safety lug and shooter protection from escaping gases in the unlikely event of a ruptured case or a severely overloaded cartridge with resultant catastrophic failure. Critics are quick to point out the design’s comparatively slow lock time, direct pull trigger, poorly positioned safety, cumbersome floorplate and poorly shaped bolt handle. While the lock time is slow, this is not a legitimate criticism for most big-game hunting applications unless the rifle is built specifically for long-range work. There are many top-quality, modern trigger and safety assemblies (available from Brownells: www.brownells.com ) that are easily installed, as well as hinged floorplates. Likewise, the military bolt handle has traditionally been replaced with a more palatable configuration when building a custom sporter rifle. It should also be noted that post-World War II commercial ’98 actions feature most of the above changes.
![browning safari rifles Olympian Grade High-Power rifles featured French Gray receivers that were scroll engraved, and many of these rifles were signed by the engraver.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-13 & 17 combo.jpg)
Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Belgium began importing Mauser 1898-pattern rifles and actions to the U.S. by 1947 in three variations that included the Sporter Deluxe, Presentation Grade and Supreme Magnum. These rifles featured actions with special “high tensile” steel to handle the pressures associated with modern cartridges and to increase durability. Tolerances were held to much tighter specifications than were military actions. This helped eliminate much of the “slop” between the bolt body and receiver and also assured that the lugs and breech face were true. Machining and finish work were of top quality.
The FN action was not just a commercialized military version, as it featured a checkered bolt handle knob with the handle being swept back for more natural operation and improved appearance. The trigger was changed to a single pull design without slack, and a sporter-style, hand-engraved, steel, hinged floorplate was installed and secured via a reliable quick-release latch housed in the front of the trigger guard. In addition to modern high-tensile steels being used, the thumb slot – common on military actions and some pre-World War II commercial actions – that was necessary to reach and depress the follower to close the action was eliminated. This increased the receiver’s rigidity, improved the rifle’s appearance and further distinguished it from surplus actions. The modern button-style sliding safety, located to the right of the bolt sleeve, was out of the way for installing a scope, and was a three-position design. The middle position allowed removal of a cartridge from the chamber while preventing the rifle from firing – a similar concept as found on the Winchester Model 70.
![browning safari rifles Various game scenes were common on the floorplate, like this .338 Winchester Magnum appropriately engraved with a grizzly bear.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-19.jpg)
Browning Arms’ long-lasting relationship with FN began around 1897, when John Browning contracted the firm in Belgium to manufacture his Model 1899 pistol, as well as many subsequent rifles, shotguns and pistols. By 1960, Browning Arms recognized the obvious void in its product line and began importing the High-Power rifle to compete with other U.S. companies. FN discontinued importation of its rifles shortly afterward.
![browning safari rifles An Olympian Grade rifle is shown with a hand-carved and checkered stock.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-16.jpg)
The new Browning rifle was built on the same Mauser ’98 action as the previosuly described FN rifles, though there were a few notable changes. For example, the bolt stop was smaller and had an external spring, but it was still robust. The classic-style stock was replaced with a Monte Carlo design and fitted with a ventilated rubber recoil pad (on most models) with a white line spacer, which was popular in the U.S. A barrel-mounted rear sight and bead front became standard, but optional sights were available, and rifles could be ordered without sights.
The High-Power was offered in three grades, including Safari, Medallion and Olympian. In spite of the Safari being the base rifle, it was a beauty with select walnut stock wood and hand-cut checkering. Rifles in most calibers included a steel recoil lug, and the stock was fit by hand and bedded to a specific barreled action to maximize accuracy. The trigger guard and floorplate were lightly engraved and highlighted with gold. Although the stock finish was gloss (or semigloss), which was popular at the time, it was a high-quality finish. As previously indicated, the rust bluing was beautifully colored, deep in appearance and durable.
![browning safari rifles The Browning High-Power rifle features a high-quality commercial FN Mauser 98-pattern action that was rugged and reliable.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-25.jpg)
The Olympian Grade was a factory-built, custom rifle that featured a coined satin receiver with multiple game scenes that were hand engraved by master engravers, and usually signed. The animals chosen for a rifle were typical of what was commonly hunted with the caliber of that particular rifle. The receiver engraving coverage is classified as “full coverage,” and the trigger guard and floorplate were likewise fully engraved with game scenes while scroll engraving graced the bridge and barrel. The stock consisted of high-grade fancy walnut and was finished with hand-carved floral patterns and checkering.
![browning safari rifles The sliding safety is a three-position type, and the bolt handle is gracefully swept back.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-26.jpg)
The High-Power rifles were available in popular calibers from .243 Winchester to .458 Winchester Magnum; however, the majority were for .30-06-length (3.340 inches) and .375 H&H-length (3.600 inches) cartridges. Short action cartridges (.243 and .308 Winchester) were produced in limited quantities on the ’98 action. Browning chose instead to offer these cartridges, as well as the .222 Remington, .222 Remington Magnum and .22-250 Remington, for Sako Finnish-built rifles that have a reputation for top-notch accuracy. This action features a unique push-feed system with a robust rotating extractor that snaps over the rim upon closing, while the ejector is a blade style that allows control of cases (or cartridges) as they are pulled from the chamber. The Sako is well known for its precise action and barrel specifications that offered smooth, flawless function and accuracy.
Economics tragically began to take its toll on the High-Power rifle. In short, the cost to produce the commercial Mauser ’98 action was high, and competing companies were developing new manufacturing methods and began designing rifles that cost notably less to produce. During the late 1960s, Browning responded with a modified version of the Mauser ’98 known as the “FN Supreme” action that was a push-feed design with a rotating extractor, a countersunk bolt face and spring-loaded plunger ejector, all of which helped keep manufacturing costs down. This was a good design; however, purists and big-game hunters generally frowned on it. Even though sales remained strong, it was an expensive rifle to produce, and by 1974-1975 the last of the Browning High-Power rifles were imported to the U.S. (though they continued to be sold throughout Europe into the 1980s).
![browning safari rifles The bolt offers controlled feeding with a strong claw extractor, making the action especially popular with big- and dangerous-game hunters.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-28.jpg)
Over the past 40 years I have owned, shot and hunted with perhaps three dozen High-Power rifles that have ranged from .222 Remington to .458 Winchester Magnum. They have always proven accurate and reliable. During the early 1980s, I owned a Safari Grade .300 Winchester Magnum that often placed five shots into .25 to .5 inch at 100 yards with a variety of handloads and Federal’s Premium load containing the Sierra 200-grain bullet. It proved an excellent field rifle and accounted for elk, deer, antelope and black bear. I have no idea why I sold it, but I certainly regret it! I currently own several High-Power rifles in a variety of calibers, and with similar load development most will come close to duplicating the accuracy of that .300 Winchester Magnum.
![browning safari rifles The floorplate is hinged.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-27.jpg)
One Olympian Grade rifle I have had the pleasure of owning and shooting was purchased from the Elmer Keith collection. According to records, it was the first Olympian Grade .338 Winchester Magnum produced in 1960. It is beautifully engraved and signed by master engraver Marie Magis. It features a standing brown bear with a mountainous background on the floorplate, a snarling mountain lion on the trigger guard bow, a bull elk bugling on the right receiver ring and a bull moose in a swamp on the left receiver ring. The remainder of the receiver is engraved with relief scrolled acanthus on the sidewall and bridge, as well as two inches of the barrel.
The front sight is a sourdough, while the folding rear sight is adjustable and housed in a base. The barrel is 24 inches long and measures .675 inch at the muzzle. A low-numbered Leupold M7 4X scope is housed in George Hoening installed claw bases and rings, which can be quickly detached to access the iron sights. The reticle is a fine German post.
![browning safari rifles Iron sights were standard, though many rifles were ordered without sights.](https://www.riflemagazine.com/Media/Articles/2017 Issues/6 Nov-Dec/BP-31 & 32 combo.jpg)
Upon receiving the Keith rifle, I took it to my 100-yard range with several handloads. The scope had been removed upon shipping from James Julia Auction Company, but I had not noticed that one of the mounting screws had also been loosened. My first shots from the bench were a bit erratic, so all guard screws and mounts were checked to discover and correct the problem. The next group was fired using Sierra 250-grain boat-tail bullets over 74.5 grains of Hodgdon H-4831 powder and capped with Federal No. 215 primers for 2,700 fps. I looked through the spotting scope after the second shot but could only see one hole, so a third shot was fired. Again, only one hole could be observed on the target, about one inch below center. Upon retrieving the target, all three bullets had passed through the same hole, with the group measuring a mere .216 inch, center to center, which was the same level of accuracy Keith reported many years ago.
The High-Power became a victim during an era when costs for traditional machining methods, labor and hand craftsmanship soared. Nonetheless, it holds the status of being a classic rifle that still appeals to discriminating shooters and hunters.
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