Didn’t hit either (call it buck fever) on any of the three occasions. Took three shots on some nice bucks and a varmit from afar. Below is an example of one BLR specification for the current 30-06: I prefer a Lever over a bolt for faster follow-up shots. When introduced in 1967, it had a 22-inch barrel and was initially chambered to .243 Win., .270 Win., .308 Win. ... Review: Rock Island Armory BBR 3.10 Pistol. and .30-06. I don’t have experience with the Browning as I try to keep my $ here in America. You might also look at a Kimber Mountain Ascent. The stainless BLRs are shot show specials, the 2004 shot show edition has the straight stock and the 2006 has the pistol grip. The velocity increase comes via a powder capacity that is 5 to 6 grains greater. The release of the .270 Winchester in 1925 in the Winchester Model 54 rifle saw the beginning of the American love affair with velocity, as well as the laying of a solid foundation for the American bolt-action sporting rifle.At the time, the lever gun held court in the hunting fields, though through the writings of Mr. O’Connor, change was on the wind. Quick View. Mag. ... Browning BAR MK3, Semi-Automatic, .270 WSM, 23" Barrel, 3+1 Rounds. velocities, while consuming about 10 percent less powder. Illustration courtesy of Browning. The tested gun is the steel receivered BAR Mk II in .270 Winchester. 300 WSM 270 WSM 7mm WSM 450 Marlin 325 WSM Standards As a standard, the short action BLR’s have 20” barrels, the long actions have a 22” barrel and the magnums have a 24” barrel. Be the first to write a review! My wife has one in 7mm08 that is an absolute tack driver and weighs 4 lbs 13 ozs, or about 6 1/4 pounds fully outfitted with a MUZZEL BREAK, sling, scope, mounts and ammo! The BAR sporting rifle- not to be confused with the totally different military rifle of the same name covered in the accompanying sidebar- was designed by Marcel Olinger and John Browning's grandson, Bruce Warren Browning. The BAR MK 3 is the hunting rifle that sets the bar for every other autoloader on the planet with accuracy and speed -- and a caliber selection -- that is not matched by any other hunting autoloader. There have been some exceptions and special runs. Remington 700 SPS, Bolt Action, .270 WSM, 24" Barrel, 3+1 Rounds. At one point, it and other WSM cartridges were embroiled in a legal battle over intellectual property infringements. Item currently sold out. The .300 WSM duplicates .300 Win. Initially, it was chambered in short, light Browning and Winchester rifles. When it comes to gas operated sporting rifles, the Browning BAR has ruled the roost in … The WSM calibers have a 22” barrel. You can get the 2006 in a 325 WSM. Be the first to write a review! By Randy Wakeman. The tested model has no "BOSS" or "BOSS-CR.". Hunted PWS for Blacktail with a 300wsm stainless blr, Loved it, Saltwater was harsh and the gun held up. Be the first to write a review! What you get with the .270 WSM is about 150-200 fps more than you get with the standard cartridge. Item currently sold out. The Browning BAR has proven to be a reliable and successful semi-automatic sporting rifle ... Browning BAR ShortTrac .270 WSM. BAR Safari Grade. The MK 3 is available in the most popular hunting calibers from whitetail hunter's favorite 243 Winchester to the hard-hitting 300 Winchester Magnum. It is available in the 270 WSM. So, I bought a new Browning BAR last Fall and used to to go deer hunting.