Browning BAR or Remington 7400 or ???

[Snakum]

It has been my experience that an older 742 in exe condition and few rounds through it can be a very reliable and accurate semi. I've owned two now and I really liked them. Sold both only because I made money on them. Now, on the
"new and improved" 750 ... I can tell you for certain that it ain't really new and it's definitely not improved. Everyone I know who has one hates it and can't get it to cycle (two friends one acquaintance). I'd take a well=preserved 742 over a new 750 any day.

But against a BAR? No contest. If you have to have a semi there is really only one smart choice for most of us. If I had a semi hunter again it'd be browning for sure.

 

[deadeye1122]

ALdeerhunter, I have a 7mm bar(1979 made) that despise remington ammo. Not so much for accuracy but just to cycle the action. Shoots and no eject, load a shell jams in the chamber. That said it eats winchester super X like candy with decent MOA in 150 gr.




sorry wrong year an manufacture 1991 is correct.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

There is no comparison...the BAR is a far better rifle, in every way.

 

[robctwo]

With the factory ammo sometimes it's the bullet, sometimes it's the weight, sometimes it's the powder. I reload, and have the same variables. I'd try something in 150, 165, 180 and 200 gr to see where the gun's sweet spot is, then shop a couple different brands in that weight.

My 300WSM BAR has the BOSS which is designed to tune the barrel vibrations to get a consistent group. Most of my lightweight hunters will not shoot more than three or four shots in a tight group until cold again. My .243 Win model 70 will shoot two or three in a dime, then stretch out to 2-4" once warmed up. I never shoot it four times at any animal.

I think posting every year or two on a thread is fun.

I'm working on some 110 gr loads for the 300 right now for paper and varmints.

 

[d2wing]

The 7400 and 742 I have are accurate and handle nicely. I did have one that
had an action failure, a 742 that was not properly cared for. The Browning had a better rep in most quarters. I have had trouble with bent, improperly loaded or dirty magazines. If you're having trouble check you mags and feed ramp. Make sure the nose of the cartridge is high enough to feed.

 

[fletchbutt152]

BAR

My Dad Has one made in 1980 or 81 and I have one made in 2000 or 01 and both shoot dime size five shot groups. We've got $50 3x9 scopes on them. Fantastic. Dad's gun just got back from browning with a new bolt carriage (or whatever you call it). The old one cracked in half as he was shooting at a 12 pointer or better with a drop tine. Lucky the gun didn't blow apart. A browning smith said it was only the second one that he'd ever seen that had that happen to it.

We got those groups with 130 or 150 grain core-lokt (around 13 bucks a box i think i paid for them).

Federal in the blue wally world box (also around 13 bucks a box) shot nickel size groups. We must have gotten lucky, but they both shoot great.

 

[NWCP]

I own a Belgium made Browning BAR in .338 Win Mag. Browning makes a solid rifle that should last a lifetime, or two.The .338 Win Mag is a fairly punishing round but the Browning mitigates the recoil pretty well. It's still not a day at the range cartridge. 30-06 should be reasonably tame by comparison. Even at that I'm not sure you'd want to shoot 30-06 in any rifle all day. Not only would it get pricey, but it would eventually wear you out. If you have the money go for the Browning. JMHO.

 

[Mr. T]

I own the 7400 and my dad has the BAR both are in 30.06; I've shot both and without question the BAR is the superior weapon in every way. The 7400 would do fine for you as a deer rifle there's no doubt, but you are asking which is the better gun and I am saying without a doubt it's the BAR. It's considerably more money, because simply put it's considerably more gun.

 

[berettashotgun]

Had a 7400 - handled like a dream, shot 1-1.5moa. Excellent rifle.
Loved the grip and balance. Accidentally made it into a single shot, but putting the trigger group in properly resolved that issue.
Own a half dozen or so B.O.S.S.equipped rifles - I like the B.O.S.S. system; but I think there is a little hype in the salesmanship. Never seen a bench shooter using one - go figure.....
Bought a SXR in 270wsm, last year, and it is still in the box. Got the Talley rings in for it, now I guess I might get to shoot it. I'll let you know.
Always wanted a Belgium BAR for looks alone - but I do believe the Japanese products are every bit as good - if not better.
I don't like how the BAR feels in my hands as compared to a 7400, I'd take the 7400 any day over the BAR for say..... skeet shooting.
I really like how the Remington feels, shoulders, and points.
Accuracy wise - you fellas need to lighten up, 4 MOA is EASILY minute-of-deer.

 

[Hunt480]

There is no comparison...the BAR is a far better rifle, in every way.

I see it that way too.