Browning T Bolt

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Looking at getting a browning T-Bolt does anyone have any info on how they perform other than the Review on the internet.

 

ATB Tony

[SportingShooter 0]

I've not long bought a T-Bolt.

 

Lightweight carbine version, managed to find one.

 

Its action is faster than a bolt action, no doubt and its accuracy no different to a bolt.

 

I've just come back from taking mine for a walk this afternoon. Managed to nab a bunny with it too.

 

Good value for money, with good accuracy IMO.

[HUnter_zero 58]

I used to own an original "T" bolt and have always regretted selling the rifle.

 

My mate purchased one from a resent auction for £20 and is well happy with the rifle.

 

In my opinion the straight pull back isn't much different from a Mauser type bolt action, however the barrel quality is spot on. The rifles are simply "high quality" and very accurate.

 

John

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Sounds good might get one

[oxo 441]

My mate has a HMR, first shot with it i got a rook at a 100 yards, lovely little rifle and i like the straight pull. The HMR has a ten round mag too.

[CUPCAKE118 0]

I am starting to like the idea of one more !!!!! they seem affordable, well built and accurate also an alternative to CZ.

 

I have never had a new anything and was thinking of getting one new but i am in a bit of a quandry if i should buy a new .17HMR or a new .223?

 

I said i was going to spend on my .223 setup and get a second hand HMR but having seen the browning i am having second thoughts!

 

Cheers for all your help lads i am liking the positive feedback

 

ATB Tony

[HUnter_zero 58]

.223 setup and get a second hand HMR ATB Tony

 

 

Why would you need a HMR & .223 ? The .223 will do everything a whole LOT better than the HMR.

I'd be looking at a .22rf & .223. My CZ .22rf has had the trigger done, barrel aligned, barrel re-crowned and a new stock. I can get 1 - 1.5" groups all day long at 100 yards. I sold my .223 because my .243" did everything better than the .223" but I would be lost with out my .22rf. I doubt I would buy a second hand rifle chambered for a fast shooting round (unless I was positive about the history of the rifle), however buying a second hand .22rf is fairly safe.

 

John

Edited October 10, 2010 by HUnter_zero

[oxo 441]

As above i would not buy a second hand centrefire but would not think twice about buying a secondhand rimmy in good nick.

[Gloop 5]

Feel the weight of the syntetic Browning and then compare against a CZ. much much lighter.

I'm not biased but I do have a Browning.

[liongeorge 7]

Feel the weight of the syntetic Browning and then compare against a CZ. much much lighter.

I'm not biased but I do have a Browning.

I too am very interested in in getting a T bolt they sound really good for many reasons but are they as accurate as the CZ and what's the trigger like? Weight wise I would have thought a bit of weight might be a good idea, I believe they do a varmint barrel but don't know if they are available here. One of them sounds good cut to 16"

Be nice to have something different, everyone I know with .17 (about 8 people) has the CZ. Yawn. they're like arseholes everyone got one!

[JonathanKent 16]

I too am planning on buying a t-bolt, but I have just splashed out on a 22.250 so the HMR is going to have to wait a couple of months!

 

In response to liongeorge's comment I have seen a couple of reviews on the t-bolt (link below) they all say that the accuracy is spot on

 

http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/guns/462008/Browning_TBolt_rifle_review.html

 

I personally think its a higher spec gun than the CZ from what I can see, and I have had a good look at both of them in the shop too (I used to have a 453 in .22LR) The browning is compound bedded into the stock, not something I have seen on a rimmy before, its got a fully adjustable trigger. The magazine is superior to the CZ and if you buy a synthetic one it comes with two ten shot mags in the box.

 

Like I say I havent bought one yet but when I have a few quid again its what I will be going for, although I have been tempted by one of the new thumbhole stock cz's as they come up very nicely.

 

ATB

Jonno

[HUnter_zero 58]

I personally think its a higher spec gun than the CZ from what I can see, ATB

Jonno

 

 

The browning is by far and wide better quality than a CZ. However you get what you pay for and CZ has consistently increased the prices of the rifles well in to the "quality" class, but this isn't due to the rifles becoming high quality over night, more due to the Yanks paying interest in the rifles. CZ rimfire ares are good, very good and very accurate. I'm not sure that bedding is a major issue with rim fire rifles, more of a sales tool. There are plenty of other options, personally I love Kimber rifles and if your lucky enough to find a .22lr Kimber grab it with both hands.

 

John

[Gloop 5]

Trigger out of the factory is heavy. I guess 5lbs. But easy to adjust and I think it will go down to about 3.1/2 lbs. I haven't done mine yet.

I haven't had much time with mine other than to zero it. at 100 yards it was bullseyes all the way. but then that is what I would expect.

Edited October 18, 2010 by Gloop

[CUPCAKE118 0]

If the reviews keep coming back like this i might wet myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I think the decision i think has already been made

 

cheers lads i will keep you posted when i get one!

[falconbob2004 0]

Hi, I use my T Bolt .22 LR at my local shooting club for 25, 50, 75 & 100 yard targets and it is very accurate with consistent grouping. The action is easy to use and coupled with the flush rotary magazine I have never had a misfeed (touch wood). The trigger is a bit heavy but it is positive with hardly any travel and you do get used to it. Regards, Bob.