Just bought 1969 bar just did complete tear down clean I doubt it had a box ammo down the pipe great accuracy 60 rounds no jams very happy love browning

I have a BAR in 30.06. Mine so s about 15 years old. The bolt hangs up about 1/2 way - not when shot, but just working the action. Only about 30 rounds have been fired thru this gun. I’m in Central Louisiana, and will be driving about 90 mile tomorrow to the only Louisiana Browning gunsmith, Simmons Sporting Goods in Bastrop Louisiana. I will update this comment once I get the rifle back with the diagnosis.

Definitely take the gas regulator off and clean the piston that’s inside the gas block as well as the inside of the gas block. Next I would buy a new leaf spring for the magazine and or a new magazine. Last as you also mentioned in your video replace the action spring and make sure recoil buffer isn’t cracked. I really think that combination of things will solve your feeding issues.

David----I bought one of these with gold inlay....made in Belgium 30-06.......it was a beauty...sold it on my honeymoon in 85....needed the cash....wish I still had it....enjoy it buddy

I have the same gun....if I run the mag with 3 in it good to go....put 4 in the mag and the last shot hangs EVERY time....if you put the clip up next to another caliber you’ll see why...nothing wrong with the gun just run 3 in the mag instead of 4.....my 270 280 and 7-08 don’t have this issue and they are all BAR....something about how the magazine is designed prevents correct feeding with 4 rounds...all my others run 4 rounds in the mag flawlessly....hope this sheds some light

Thanks for the video. I learn more from your channel about firearms than all my other channels combined. Take care my friend.

I had a 243 that was made in the early 90's. I was amazed at the accuracy! 85g sierra BTHPs is what I loaded for it and it would shoot a consistent in. group, when I did my part. Why did I get rid of that rifle?!? I don't remember it ever having any function issues. Hope you get yours ironed out!

David, my first impressions of the rifle at 36 years old, it looks like it's in good condition from what I could see in the video. The wood and bluing didn't show any obvious signs of "Oops" moments. As far as the operational aspects go, gas systems can get fouled and springs age as you mentioned in your review. I'd find a gunsmith who's familiar with the BAR design and ask him to give it a cleaning and a once over. Old guns, like old cars, need a little TLC now and again. That rifle looks like a great piece, especially in the mild 308 chambering. Yes Sir, a little TLC and that rifle will be running like a charm.

I just got this rifle fixed up and am getting it ready for a elk hunt this year and was curious to see how it shot and this video was amazing

I have one in 270 win with boss. I reload with 130 gr and it shoots with great accuracy. You may want to send it to Arts gun shop,he did work for Browning a long time ago. He knows a lot about the bar.

Well done ,, bar man myself ,,,, that gas system is important ,,, clean clean ,,, but I think yes you have it covered to bad you do not have a part 2 if you solved the issue

I have the same gun in 30-06 and love it

Looks beautiful

To me this is the best deer hunting rifle made. I have one in 270win and it is very accurate and dependable

Beautiful rifle! I've always considered buying one but never got around to it.

keep the piston cleaned, and do not oil. put masking tape on the slot, where the bolt handle slides, to see if action [ bolt ] travels all the way to the rear. also, perhaps a different load

Take it apart and clean it. It will work good after that. I polish the throat area were the bullet sits in the barrel. Make sure the gas system is cleaned and degreased. The bolt needs grease or oil. Theres a fpd file or something you could download on the internet to tell you what parts need polishing. I just got a 270 bar last week and its apart for cleaning and degreasing.

I beilive I have a discontinued 270wsm BAR . Would you have any info on why it would be discontinued and what a value in today's market would be ?

With my dealing and owning many bars it is usually the mag, they can be fixed.

core lokt is a go to

Dissasemble check and Kleen gas system. Check the gas port in the barrel for obstructions.

Love that rifle

Hi David, I enjoy all your videos. I have a Grade 2, with the scrolling. 30 -06. Model 70 made in Belgium. It looks like its brand new. I have a luepold scope and nice sling. I have proper documentation where I bought it. I might consider selling but would like to know more about the age & value of the gun. Any idea where i should begin? Thank you friend, stay safe

Thanks

Would be nice to see an accuracy test, off a rest, with a good scope, at 100 yds. offhand at 25 yds with iron sights tells nothing

Well. Did you ever figure out the problem?

Mine does the same as of last year.. What did you do??

Got 1 in 7mmRM

So what was the problem what you do too fix it

Total blasphemy. But, could you free float it, add a pistol grip, and make higher capacity magazines? Not asking you to. It would be interesting though. Edit: Saw the gas system. No free floating that.

Arts gun shop