Browning A Bolt .223 question

robert574

I have a Browning A Bolt in .223 caliber with a synthetic stock. I believe it called the "Stalker".

It does not have Browning's optional "BOSS" system installed that can tune the barrel.

Is anyone familiar with this particular rifle and has ever shot one?

Did you notice anything different about it than other rifles when it when it is fired?

Highball

Well..I have the .223 WSSM in the A-Bolt...wood stock.

Not the same...but the action is. Nothing I can remember..the rifle shoots about 1.25 inch with factory 64 grainers...

robert574

hmmm.....

Perhaps someone has shot an A Bolt with a composite stock?

redboneusa

I have several Browning A Bolt rifles and really like all of them.
The only one I have that is close to yours is chambered for .270 Win.
I prefer wood stocks with a low or flat finish, but Browning seems to like selling their rifles with a high gloss finish. I do like the palm swell on the pistol grip of the synthetic stock however. As far as shooting differences, I can't say that I've noticed anything. The BOSS system will make the muzzle blast a lot louder than the regular barrel and the recoil is also reduced a lot, but that wouldn't be an issue with your .223. One of my dislikes of the BOSS is that it is a real pain to clean while on the rifle, and is not intended to be removed for cleaning or you will have to replace the nylon insert that helps hold the BOSS setting for your particular rifle.
The idea of BOSS system is to allow the shooter to tune factory loads to that particular rifle. I suggest that you do what shooters have always done,buy several brands of ammo and see what your rifle likes. You will need to know what twist rate your barrel has and try bullet weights that are compatable.

Good luck