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Rare Browning 22lr?
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Has anyone here seen or know of anyone who has a Browning BAR 22lr? Do you or they like them? I was looking at Browning 22lr Semi-auto values for my Dad and ran across one of these. I like the looks. Are they any good? I know that they have been out of production for a while. I am just curious as to your thoughts.

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Posts: 241 | Location: Grand Rapids, Mi, usa | Registered: 27 March 2002Reply With Quote
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Yes, I have one and like it. Accuracy is excellent and the trigger is very good compared to most factory offerings (about a sack of lead lighter than a Ruger 10/22).

There is a small spring steel feeding guide which can get misshapen and hamper feeding. Some brands of ammunition seem to be much more reliable in mine than others.

While this is a Japanese-produced product rather than Belgian or American, the fit and finish is very nice. If you can find one in good shape, I would recommend it.
 
Posts: 13214 | Location: Henly, TX, USA | Registered: 04 April 2001Reply With Quote
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I had one that I bought real cheap because the guide mentioned was broken and made of unobtanium. I found one in Canada and shot the rifle until somebody else wanted it more than I did. I liked the rifle and it shot well.
 
Posts: 1275 | Location: Fla | Registered: 16 March 2001Reply With Quote
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I've got a Browning BPR 22lr. That's the pump version. I think it was made in the late seventies. Never seen another. Real good looker and shooter although a bit heavy for the caliber.
 
Posts: 4799 | Location: Lehigh county, PA | Registered: 17 October 2002Reply With Quote
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Thank for the posts guys. I am going to a gun show in a couple of weeks. I am going to look for one of these if I can find one at a reasonable price.

Take care,
Jay
 
Posts: 241 | Location: Grand Rapids, Mi, usa | Registered: 27 March 2002Reply With Quote
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Howdy all, I've got the BAR-22 semi-auto version of the pump you are discussing. I always wanted one when I was younger, but when I saw one recently going for 200 bills in like new condition, no more wants! Good luck on your search Deputy 450, and remember...they made the pump in .22 mag also.
 
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The BPR was available in 22 mag as well as long rifle. I think with the new 22 mag bullets available that they would be a real shooter
 
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