Arguably the best auto-loader ever made. I have one. Out of all my guns, it's my favorite.

fantastic accuracy and grouping for a semi automatic. Congrats Browning BAR!

What a great video. Any video that features a Browning BAR, allows a Rolex Day Date to make a subtle appearance, and references the Bible is an A++ video. Thank you for your work.

I got one and im in LOVE with it. Im 69 and had a load of rifles but this is by far the best of the best. Thanks for very fine video.

I've been shooting the browning bar 308 for over 27 years. That's all I will ever shoot for Georgia whitetail deer. Great video.

I can say that when you hunt with a rifle with a wooden stock they get scratches and dents, the first couple really standout but after that it just adds character. I have one of my favorite browning rifles that has a stock that looks like a beat up old fence post.

another fine specimen!!! and top shelf marksmanship!

Enjoyed your review. I have an older Type 2 model of the BAR in 308. It was made in 1980. It shoots just as accurate as yours. I love it! I took a buck at about 300 yards once in late December.

Love your reaction to the very good results!

Thank you for preparing and posting this video. Great review with plenty of information. 👍

I like your enthusiasm about the BAR,,,, Hope you get many more decades of hunting.

Well presented video and for such an under appreciated rifle. A lot of BAR out there but not too many youtube reviews about them.

Yes, the BAR is a great gun! It is the only semi auto to be able to shoot the .338 Magnum (which is a necked down .458 Magnum) which testifies to it's strength. I prefer the older Safari grade BAR's as they are the classic guns. My brother has the 7mm Magnum Safari and is very happy with his. You made a good choice with the .308 as it's found everywhere and kicks far less than the 30-06 but both are very accurate. If you sight your gun in 2" high at 100 yards you are good at any deer aiming dead on up to 200 yards and no need to adjust your aim if shooting for the lungs. Most of all you didn't get caught up in the Magnum league and bought a very efficient caliber to reload ... which may be your next step in shooting.

Love your videos and you great attitude about guns and life. Thanks.

Very enjoyable and encouraging video brother! Thanks

Other way around, you can use 7.62 in a gun chambered for .308, but not .308 ammo in a gun chambered for 7.62: www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html .308 Win vs. 7.62x51--The Straight Scoop Before we go much further, we want to address the oft-posed question "Are the .308 Winchester and 7.62x51 NATO one and the same?" The simple answer is no. There are differences in chamber specs and maximum pressures. The SAMMI/CIP maximum pressure for the .308 Win cartridge is 62,000 psi, while the 7.62x51 max is 50,000 psi. Also, the headspace is slightly different. The .308 Win "Go Gauge" is 1.630" vs. 1.635" for the 7.62x51. The .308's "No-Go" dimension is 1.634" vs. 1.6405" for a 7.62x51 "No Go" gauge. That said, it is normally fine to shoot quality 7.62x51 NATO ammo in a gun chambered for the .308 Winchester (though not all NATO ammo is identical). Clint McKee of Fulton Armory notes: "[N]obody makes 7.62mm (NATO) ammo that isn't to the .308 'headspace' dimension spec. So 7.62mm ammo fits nicely into .308 chambers, as a rule." You CAN encounter problems going the other way, however. A commercial .308 Win round can exceed the max rated pressure for the 7.62x51. So, you should avoid putting full-power .308 Win rounds into military surplus rifles that have been designed for 50,000 psi max. For more information on this interesting topic, read the following articles: Gun Zone's 30 Caliber FAQ; Cruffler.com Technical Trivia, June 2001; and last, but not least, Steve Redgwell's .308 vs 7.62x51 Analysis, which really provides a definitive explanation. Reloaders should also note that military ammo often is made with a thicker web. Consequently the case capacity of 7.62x51 brass is usually less than that of commercial .308 brass. You may need to reduce recommended .308 Winchester loads by as much as 2 full grains, if you reload with military 7.62x51 brass, such as Lake City or IMI.

I have always wanted one of those. Great video.

Best revue ever dude straight up

I’ve always wanted a BAR since the day my buddy said on the way into the woods one morning “You always hear these stories about guys who shoot a doe and the two bucks that are chasing her……that will never happen to me.” Well 40 minutes later I hear Boom!……boom!…… then he texted me and said “I shot a doe and a big buck that was chasing her and there’s another buck there too but I’m all tagged out in bucks.” I texted back “Shoot it I’ll tag it.” Seconds later ….boom! I’ll never forget that day ….he was jumping up and down like a kid in a candy store…..he said “I was just telling you this will never happen to me.” He kissed his rifle , A Brownjng BAR IN .270 and said “Man I just love this rifle.” Right there I knew I had to have one. I’ve since bought an extremely beautiful Browning A bolt medallion in 300 win mag but it is just too pretty to take in the woods although I’m a firm believer in use it like you stole it so I still hunt with it but I try to be really careful with that beauty. So last year I finally scored my dream rifle , a plane Jane 80’s model BAR IN 300 win mag. I plan on mounting a one piece rail mount and a Leupold VX-5 XD 3-16x44 for this seasons rifle hunting. I usually take most of my deer during archery, mainly does unless I see a big buck I just can’t pass on but I know where a big monster buck is from last season in a very private, non hunter spot and I plan on getting him this year with the BAR.

I Appreciate you mentioning the Bible and your enthusiasm

My first rifle was a BAR in 7mm Mag. This choice resulted in me becoming an expert when it comes to ice packs and topical anesthetics. Surprisingly, it also started my love affair with the quality of Browning rifles and shotguns. My only regret is getting it in 7 Mag instead of a less powerful cartridge.

A very well thought out rifle. Lighter than an AR-10.

This video was so pleasant to watch. I really appreciate your authenticity. I purchased a BAR in .308. It is the 10 round detachable box mag with the 18 inch fluted barrel. I hope I get the same accuracy you get. Did I understand one of your other comments correctly that you installed a barrel stabilizer on your BAR? I know guys who do that with the mini -14 but I’ve never heard of it for the BAR and I didn’t see anything unusual on your gun. Thanks for the great video! May God’s hand be over you and your family.

Nice review and great shooting.

Nice gun. Excellent shooting.

First deer I shot was with Bar .270 @ 300 yds with a Leopold scope. These guns are no joke!

I want one so much. Excellent rifle.

A very nice shooting rifle!

Excellent grouping my friend. 🎯 Love that rifle 👉✔. Thanks for the video 📹🎬. Liked and already Subscribed.👌 Cheers and God Bless. 🙏

Great rifle and video

Great video and review! I have so many rifles already (30’06, .300 & .270 Weatherby and even a .375 H & H! But I love this BAR and need one in .308! But I think I’ll put an Aimpoint RedDot on this and make it my hog special!🐗🎯

Great video, great gun, 👍 dang I had one in 30 06 and sold it... 🥺

Thank you brother stay blessed

How can it get any better? Well, it can't....lol What a gorgeous BAR. Excellent choice.

Have to say I love the set up. Mainly because I have nearly identical. BAR II, .308, with Loupold 3x9/40mm. :-) Cam shoot 7.62 nato from a .308, but not the other way around. Exact opposite for 5.56/.233. 5.56mm gun shoots both. .223 marked gun ,only. 223. Have a great day.

dents and scratches are part of the history of rifle i remember every dent and scratch

Hello VA Meat Hunter , i have an older Browning BAR built In Belgium , in 300 Winchester Magnum , I Love It . Yes Dont Shoot 7.62 , Higher Pressures . .308 Is Plenty Powerful .

Excellent shooting! I have the same rifle in 270 wsm, not as pretty as yours as mine is full dipped camo

Nice looking rifle 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Merry Christmas God bless y'all

Browning BAR is the best semi-auto on the market there are a couple of things I would have done differently like add the CR Boss and tape the checkering after the first or second coat of finish but other than that its a beautiful rifle.

15 or so years ago I saw one on the dealer's shelf.i held it and I ordered one in 308 and I got it in 18.5" barrel. I bought a additional black composite stock along with the walnut stock.i put a X-ring on it and it will shoot 25 rounds at 100 yards all inside a 2" circle. Think about what I said all 25 rounds inside a 2" circle dot target. Take your best bolt action and fire it 25 times all at a 2" circle. If all 25 shots go inside without any flyers then you have a great bolt action and it's got accuracy as good as a BAR short track 308

I have the Grade II Browning BAR 30/06 my Dad handed down to me. Its older than I am (49) so it will never be sold and handed down to my Son..

Great Vid!! Your awesome!!

I just sold my BAR in 270 Winch. cuz it felt too long and awkward in my hands. Wish I had seen your video about the short trac. Now I'm considering getting one. David puts too many ideas in my head !

Fine video. Looking to get a BAR Stalker in 7mm-08 or 243. Don’t need too much in Alabama.

Just on my way home with my new bar rifle

Great info .

i have the same rifle but chambered in 300 win mag and very very accurate

Thank you for your review... I had the option between a new one and an old belgium browning and I went with the new one.... Your review let me know that I made a good decision.

Nice rifle, very nice! Interesting reload on that gun though. At least you don't have to worry about losing the magazine. One thing I am curious about is, how easy is it to field strip and clean that rifle?

Nice video, You might have sold me on the BAR.

I have to say it shoots very well. “Handsome” is in the eye of the beholder. Lol. Please do me one favour put it back to oil. Proper Wear marks on a rifle give it character. Those are proper wear marks. It would be so much nicer looking. I have a walnut grade stock with wear marks and it’s my favourite rifle. I love the wood on. If I see a twig a walk around never through a bush. I am keeping it with the wear marks. Good video.

I have my Bar mk1 270 in parts right now again. Just finishing up the stock. Im got my sights moved over as it was shooting 1 inch right , need to zero it on a nice day. The finish is satin on this rifle now.

Ever try savage 99 f 308caliber. I own 1 and its awsome. Drop whitetail deer in tracks and i use iron sights. Ill add a scope someday to check out 300 yard shots. Always dropped deer within 50 yards when i seen them. Good eats.

Hey Doc, I been noticing on these range videos that when you are in position to shoot, the rifle seems to be elevated quite a bit. Is you target set on an upslope or something? Just curious.

love my BAR 270

I just got a FN FNAR it is basically the same rifle. :)

Apologies if I'm being redundant, I have not read any of the comments, but have you looked into Helicopter tape? It's a very strong & clear stick-on which shouldn't damage the finish but is strong enough to protect it should you accidentally nick a rock with the stock. It's often used to protect the finish on $10,000.oo Carbon-fiber Mountain bikes, like mine 😎

I was on the fence about getting one because I heard they weren't accurate, but that's some nice groups 👌

Do you know why this was discontinued? This model I'm pretty sure was discontinued and what's the value of it in today's market ?

How much would you say this gun is worth today if it were new?

Good Video... Which bullet were you shooting??

Have you had any issues with the semi-auto? Do you think the LOP is too long?

I knew this was gonna be a great video right from the start! (Within under 20x seconds from the beginning of the video included was Snoopy, Browning & reference to the Bible!) I love the Browning A-5 shotguns, the Browning B.A.R. & our Lord Jesus Christ! And I'm extremely thankful for John Moses Browning...ha, ha.

I thought it was the other way around too. But I double checked. *Just for reference: (from Wikipedia) The .308 Winchester and military 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges are similar enough that they can be loaded into rifles chambered for the other round, but the .308 Winchester cartridges are typically loaded to higher pressures than 7.62×51mm NATO service cartridges.[14] Even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) does not consider it unsafe to fire the commercial .308 Winchester rounds in weapons chambered for the military 7.62×51mm NATO round.*

Curious to know what you sealed your wood stock with to help protect it . Recently bought one & want to try & protect it the best I can.

Why did you say that you stopped shooting 7.62 in 308 for over 13 years? Did you mean you don't use surplus 7.62 ammo any more and only 308? If so what's wrong with doing that? Great video!!

I recently found the old scope that was on my uncle’s 308.Carl wortz.2.5x8x32 any thoughts about the scope. Would love to put it on in memory of my uncle. Let me me know Tks neil

I got that in 7mm. a gift from my wife.. Really love mine.. Open site for me tho

Do you have a video on how to disassemble this rifle?

How much of a difference is there in recoil between the .308 and the 30-06?

I'm actually looking at the 270 version.

Do you know you can remove the magazine to load rounds then put it back?

sir what scope rings do you use one your bar i recently bought a new 30-06 mk 2 safari and am looking for rings to attach a scope

smart man has gold ring leupold

I see why its your favorite!.... With all the hunting rifles you have theres no need to take that one out hunting, unless you need quick follow ups like on multiple pigs, coyote, ect. Leave it in the safe and beat up your other rifles.

is those scope mounts low or medium 🤔

looking to put the bushnell 3-9x40 prime scope any thoughts.

Any chance you have experience shooting handloads out of your BAR?

Can you tell me the weight of your rifle with out the scope?

What did you use to Colt the the gun?

How come u dont use 7.62 rounds ?

Sir, - 308 is 7.62 maybe you mean military surplus

good rifle but iron sights better. i just bought a 1969 BAR 30.06

✝ 🍻!

David, if you don't mind my saying so, you look more Mexican than Korean ! haha. Anyong hashib ni da.

Nice rifle ..... but you made it too pretty to take in the woods . Hehe

No brag, just fact.

Learn to reload and shrink your group from 5/8" to 1/4"

5 coats was a mistake. Keep it original.

What ammo were you using ?