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Hi, I've put in my FAC and got a visit tonight, he advised me to go co-terminous, so will do. This looks very promising to me getting a 17hmr am 223.

 

I have looked at the Browning, could anyone clarify the difference between X-bolt and A-bolt??

 

I like the look of a Stainless barrel, but is it ideal when foxing with a lamp? Will the fox notice the whiteness of the barrel in the light?

 

Many thanks

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Hi, I've put in my FAC and got a visit tonight, he advised me to go co-terminous, so will do. This looks very promising to me getting a 17hmr am 223.

 

I have looked at the Browning, could anyone clarify the difference between X-bolt and A-bolt??

 

I like the look of a Stainless barrel, but is it ideal when foxing with a lamp? Will the fox notice the whiteness of the barrel in the light?

 

Many thanks

 

Will the fox notice your hands and face, the stars and moon, the house/road/car/farm lights in the background, etc etc etc, whilst being inconspicuous is obviously a good idea I don't know of anyone who has lost a fox due to the glint of a stainless barrel!

 

BUT, why do you want one anyway?

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Stainless makes life that little bit easier when it comes to wet conditions,

its all down to personal choice really, i have a stainless on my foxing gun and can tell you it wont make one bit of difference,

 

Good luck with whatever you buy,

 

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BUT, why do you want one anyway?

 

Just because it looks nice................

 

Is there no point?

 

What do you suggest I go for, I have shot a couple of rounds from a 223 Browning. Anybody care to explain the difference between A-bolt and X-bolt in the Browning range?

 

Thanks guys

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BUT, why do you want one anyway?

 

Just because it looks nice................

 

Is there no point?

 

What do you suggest I go for, I have shot a couple of rounds from a 223 Browning. Anybody care to explain the difference between A-bolt and X-bolt in the Browning range?

 

Thanks guys

 

Ok, possibly marginally easier to keep clean compared to a blued barrel, marginally better weather handling, but we don't live in the Arctic, hardly worth it even for Wales, and whilst considering that, think about the stock type as well!

 

Probably not worth the debate, just get what you like best! :thumbs:

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