#Browning

The Remington Model 8 was the brainchild of none other than John M. Browning himself, and was one of the first semiautomatic rifles to hit the civilian hunting market. One of the most important firearms of the 20th Century, the Model 8’s influence can be felt in rifles from the M1 Garand to the AK-47, and many of these excellent firearms still bag game every season.

Browning announced the expansion of the AB3 line of rifles to include short action calibers. When these bolt action rifles were introduced two years ago, only long action calibers were available. Now Browning will sell these rifles chambered for the following calibers:

What sort of mistake could possibly take the top spot of “worst decisions in firearms history”? It would have to be a decision that not only in retrospect but at the time was one of the worst possible decisions a company could make, and it would have to have longstanding aftereffects that would change firearms history forever.

I tend to be somewhat of a pack collector.  A buddy of mine swears by “lumbar” style packs (I’m more of a traditional “hang on the shoulders” pack guy).  When I saw this press release in our queue, I was definitely intrigued by a number of the features.  They are configured more for hunting (which is the loose tie into TFB).

Browning is known for their long guns, and if you shoot trap or just want a well-made gun for target shooting, they have two new models coming out you might be interested in. The Citori 725 line is being expanded to include the Pro Sporting and Pro Trap shotgun, each of which has been designed for proper balance improved aiming. Shooting trap involves the need to mount your shotgun to your shoulder in one smooth motion while getting your gun on target for a quick, accurate shot, and Browning has created these guns for just that. In addition to their carefully designed balance point these guns have triggers with the lightest pull weight ever for this particular model and an improved choke system for better patterning.

This is the second part of a series of posts seeking to describe and analyze the 7.62mm Light Rifle concept promoted by the Americans, and subsequently adopted by NATO in various forms. This series will cover development from before World War II to the present day, but will focus primarily on the period from 1944-1970, which constitutes the span of time from the Light Rifle’s conception until its end in the United States with the standardization of the M16.

William wrote …

Kade sent us this is a fantastic photo taken at the preciously the right moment to show both shells ejected high into the air. The shotgun in the photo is a Browning Citori over/under double barreled shotgun. He shoots with the top barrel fitted with a modified choke and the lower barrel with an improvised cylinder.  The photo was taken at Wasatch Wing & Clay, Cedar Fort, UT.

If you’re in the market for a sweet tomahawk, Browning may have just the weapon for you. If you’re not, well, you probably will be after seeing this. New for 2015 is their Shock ‘n’ Awesome Tactical Tomahawk, which is designed both for performance and to up your cool factor. Whether you actually use it to hack apart a fallen tree for firewood or want it as part of your SHTF kit, odds are there’s a place for it in your life. It has a Rockwell Steel Hardness of 50-55 and the handle is checkered for a positive grip; basically, it has the best of both worlds: brains and brawn. Who doesn’t need an awesome tomahawk?

I want one, and not for any particular (or logical) reasons. I mean, just look at the brass ejection… double rainbows!?!?!?

Browning is expanding their X-Bolt line, the line they’ve claimed is “the new benchmark in bolt-action rifles.” Among other improvements upon their other bolt-actions, the X-Bolt line has Browning’s adjustable three-lever Feather Trigger and is lighter-weight overall. The company says the two new additions promise superior accuracy and being immediately hunt-ready.

John Browning designed the Browning Auto-5 shotgun in the late 1800s and patented it in 1900. It featured a unique long recoil action never seen before where the barrel is free to recoil rearwards inside the action. I always enjoy watching a Auto-5 being fired and seeing the barrel recoil back.

Excluding the occasional gun hipster who throws out “Maxim!”, most gun hobbyists, when asked who the greatest firearms designer of all time was, will answer without hesitation, and with a tone of almost worshipful reverence “John Moses Browning”.

At the Colt booth in Shot Show 2015 there is a display of a Colt SLR. The SLR is made by Ohio Ordnance Works under license by Colt. The SLR is semi-automatic version of the Colt BAR. The SLR comes in a Italian leather-bound display case. Two 20 rd mags, Leather sling and a cleaning kit. It is chambered in 30-06. Has an OAL of 47″ and weighs 16 lbs. According to the Ohio Ordnance representative, they are only making 1000 units. At a retail price of $8,799.00.

Claymore found a photo of the Browning BDA-380 he carried during  “ Danny’s first day“. Claymore wrote …