My father has asked me questions about the Browning BAR II and my family has been considering getting him one for his birthday.
I do not know much at all about them, nor do any of my local shooting friends. I'm mostly familar (as are they) with AR-types, HK-types, FALs, Garands, M14s.
Are there any issues or problems with these rifles? Are there any high-points with these rifles? Are there any calibers to pursue or avoid?
If I were to buy for him, I'd likely choose .30-06 or .308, but my mom is suggesting to get him something different than I already have (reasoning that he can shoot .30-06 or .308 any time... he can just go shooting with me and fire off my Garand or my AR10), so I also suggested .243 or .300 WIN MAG (maybe 7mm MAG).
Any problems with those calibers specifically?
Treat me like a newbie with your answers about these rifles (i.e. don't hold anything back or assume I know something)
I do not know much at all about them, nor do any of my local shooting friends. I'm mostly familar (as are they) with AR-types, HK-types, FALs, Garands, M14s.
Are there any issues or problems with these rifles? Are there any high-points with these rifles? Are there any calibers to pursue or avoid?
If I were to buy for him, I'd likely choose .30-06 or .308, but my mom is suggesting to get him something different than I already have (reasoning that he can shoot .30-06 or .308 any time... he can just go shooting with me and fire off my Garand or my AR10), so I also suggested .243 or .300 WIN MAG (maybe 7mm MAG).
Any problems with those calibers specifically?
Treat me like a newbie with your answers about these rifles (i.e. don't hold anything back or assume I know something)