Never seriously looked at Browning, because they are a bit too nice and expensive. Every time I'd see one, they would just blow me away. Went to a gun show in September looking for 45-70's, Browning made a lever one at one time, beautiful (now they only make the single action). Cheapest price was $1,000 (Winchester had their 45-70 at about $900). Finally, got lucky and found a Marlin 1896G. I have seen those BAR rifles, very nice. All Browning, they have a glow to them. Like you shouldn't touch them, may put a smudge on them. Landed on this one by accident.
The rep sold his samples to the dealer and this rifle had been damaged on the stock (so they thought). I buy lots of guns from this guy, so he gave me the rifle for $400. I do woodwork on the side. Fixed the stock in a afternoon. I put a hot steamy iron on the dents, pushed them right out. And then, some steel wool, rubbing compound and polish. It's new again! This was total luck.
I dig .41 Magnum! Best all round caliber. Mostly use them for defense, in town and in the woods. Load one mean bullet, turn just about anything in a telescope (Hubbell size!). Have a S&W 610 in 10mm too, but it is not battle tested yet. That is a fun cartridge too.
Thank for your input.
Robert