BAR 300 WSM

danielgage

I am thinking I want a Browning Bar 300 WSM rifle.

which one of the BAR rifles do you like best

pros and cons?

experience with?

thoughts?

recommendations?

savage170

All of my bars have been the safari model current one Mark II safari 7mm all have been reliable biggest down fall to that model is getting the first scratch

danielgage

no one else has anything to say

thanks savage170

Ricci.Wright

May I ask a question? I don't hunt but if I did I think I would want a rifle that was accurate enough, reliable enough, and light enough. Around here where it would be white tail at 200 yards or less the Remington model seven would be great. If I lived somewhere with bigger animals and longer ranges I might step up to a 700 in 7mm or .300 Magnum. I am wondering why one would choose a more complicated and I am guessing heavier rifle like pretty much any semi auto. I guess one could say that one might get a second shot on target if needed but how often does that happen? Often enough to off set the disadvantages discussed above?? My guess is the first shot is the most important and any speed the auto has over a good man with a good bolt gun would be minor. Again just asking a question. Browning does build a beautiful semi auto. Of course they build some pretty bolt guns as well. 😁😁

chiefr

Unless you reload, I would avoid all the WSMs. They never gained popularity, although the 300 and 270 were the best sellers of the lot.
WW is known to stop providing ammo and brass for cartridges that dont sell or make a run every 5 years meaning no ammo and if you find it, expect to pay around $75 or more for a box. 
The long established and popular 300 Win Mag will perform about the same and you can get ammo just about anywhere for half the price.

Grasshopper

OK, having owned a few in the standard calibers with mine not being used extensively they all functioned fine, no issues. Although, I question your caliber choice and if being used for some serious hunting imo, they would be better choices. 

BobJudy

I like the looks of the MKIi safari but probably would get the MKIII stalker and not have to worry about scratching or warping if it gets wet.
I am going to disagree with most and say the 300 wsm would be a great choice. I've got one in a model 70 and from the looks of sales figures don't think you will have any trouble getting ammo for the foreseeable future. I do have dies and bullets for it but the Federal Fusion worked so well I haven't done much load development. I also have a 270 wsm and would be more concerned about ammo availability for it but I have probably a lifetime supply. Why do I have both? Because I could and did and both have performed great. Bob

bpost

My BAR MkII in 338 WM was a awesome, accurate and reliable rifle in the hunting conditions we faced in Alaska.  It accounted for several moose and Caribou North of Kotzebue in the winter tundra.

danielgage

thanks everyone

300WSM is the caliber I have in bolt action rifles and have plenty of ammunition 

I thought some quicker shots on groups of hogs might be nice

I agree the first is the most important shot but sometimes another or two on hogs especially would be nice

mostly would be used in deer stands

Ricci.Wright

Ok. You have our permission. You may have one. 😂😂😂

mohawk600

I was going to say ammo...........but someone already addressed it by saying they had plenty.

danielgage

Ricci.Wright said:

Ok. You have our permission. You may have one. 😂😂😂

are you buying the rifle and sending it to me dad or are you just sending the $1200.00

danielgage

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/875788793

danielgage

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/881875711

Ricci.Wright

Man you can get a Ruger American for like $350.00!!!!!

danielgage

yes sir and I can whittle out a piece of wood and use a old inter tube and make a sling shot

but that ain't what I want

Sam06

Get what you want.  Those BARs are well made but heavy.  I always wanted one in 338 until I picked one up.

savage170

when it comes to weight my AR10 actually weighs 1.5 lbs more then my BAR just put each on the scale

wolfpack

I have had a BAR in 7 mag for 32 years now and have taken several whitetail with it. It has never failed to cycle in any type of weather and the accuracy is amazing, right there with quality bolt guns. I never once thought it was too heavy to carry and the way it shoulders and fits me is perfect. I definitely have a fondness for this rifle, right there with my pre 64 70's my Remington 725's. You can't go wrong with one.  

jimdeere

I’ve never owned a BAR hunting rifle. Are they the same basic design as the military BAR?

danielgage

I think so

I have never owned one either

danielgage

I went to local Academy Sports they had some ammo

plenty of 300WSM

I don't know if it is just a local thing or not but I find more 300WSM than regular 300WIN ammo

savage170

I went to the local Bass pro today they only had 4 different loadings  about 5 boxes of 300 savage,2 boxes of 45-70 and 9 boxes of 300 WSM . They had 1 box of 338 Federal that came home with me.

cowboy77845

I like the BAR in 270 Weatherby.  Difficult to find one though. I wish they made one in 257 Weatherby.. Had a 30-06 and a 7mm Mag. Did not care for them.  Nothing wrong with the rifle,  just do not care for the cartridges in this platform.  I probably would like the 300 Win Mag.

danielgage

I went and done it now

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/883096961

thanks for all input and advice

and donations will be appreciated also

danielgage

not as pretty as some of the others I was watching

but I won't mind scratching this one as much since it is already broke in and a little plainer 

I wanted a using gun more than a safe queen anyhow

savage170

Nice looking rifle I'm certain your going to like it

BobJudy

Great rifle, great caliber and a Leupold and mounts! I think you got a great deal! Congrats , it should scratch that BAR itch nicely. Bob

Bobinnh

Daniel. That is one Pretty Rifle! Very Nice!

savage170

Here is my 7mm I bought it used so that I didn't have to give it it's first scratches

toad67

Well done DG!!

danielgage

Thanks everyone

50 years old and finally getting an semi-automatic large caliber rifle

22caliber semi-autos is the only one's I have ever had a model 60 and a 10-22

wolfpack

You will  like this rifle very much. Quality firearm and you'll be surprised at how well it groups with the right load.  300 WSM is a great round.  Enjoy it and may you harvest many animals with it. 

nononsense

Nice looking rifle!

danielgage

is that Savage170's rifle just rotated ?

ridgleyart

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

danielgage

forgemonkey said:

danielgage said:

is that Savage170's rifle just rotated ?

Yes ,,,

10-4

danielgage

talked to the seller on the phone he said it was shooting 1/2inch groups and he would send me the load information

cannot wait to try it out

danielgage

OK guys I got it and shot it just three times because it doesn't fit me.

first shot was in the bull's eye and the next two shots were low and right just outside bull's eye but touching one another

It has a stock that is 3 inches too short for me does someone make a thicker recoil pad or spacers and a recoil pad for it?

I will be researching my self

I usually put a Limbsaver recoil pad on most of my long guns

SCOUT5

Some time back I bought IIRC 54 boxes of 300 wsm ammo here on GB. I bought it from a guy that was selling out some stuff. With shipping included I ended up with a cost of 14 dollars a box in it. Most of it is 180 grain blue box Federal and Winchester 180 grain power points. But the lot also contained 14 boxes of 180 grain Federal Premium solid copper ammo that retailed for $50 a box. With the 300wsm ammo I already had I'll hunt my lifetime without needing to buy more 300 wsm ammo.

I often look for deals like this on GB and have found them in .243 win and 454 casull. I have a lifetime supply of the .243 now because of this.

I have a Tikka T3 lite stainless rifle and bought (from Zink) a Browning A-bolt rifle for my son both in 300 wsm. We like the cartridge.

BobJudy

3 inches sounds like an awful lot! I am blessed because most standard length stocks fit me. Browning used to make spacers to fit under the pad but a quick internet search proved fruitless. Midway used to carry them but the site says discontinued. Perhaps if you give Browning a call they can help you out. In the meantime you could use one of the pull on recoil pads over your existing pad. I believe limbsaver still makes one. Sounds like it should prove to be a good shooter from your range report. Bob