08 January 2009, 06:25
Nanook 450Old Browning A-Bolt 300 Win Mag Question - Fluted Bolt?
I have three newer Browning A-Bolts and the bolt is squared off and somewhat shiny.
Bought a used 300 Win Mag Browning A-Bolt and the bolt is fluted - I'm wondering if it's supposed to be fluted, and how old the rifle may be. It's stainless/composite stock.
Serial Number ###74NMLS7 . . . any help would be appreciated.
08 January 2009, 12:50
seafire2That is the A Bolt ONE... I have 3 that I bought in the early 90s for like $299.00 each on sale...
2 synthetic and one with a Wood Stock..
That is the way the bolt came from the factory...
I forgot why they modified it and called it the A Bolt Two...I have never had problems at all with any of mine...
08 January 2009, 19:53
ReloaderI have one with a fluted bolt in 7RM. The most accurate factory rifle with no mods I've come across. It has a slow bbl, but with groups less than an inch at 200, I can live with that

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