FN Browning A-Bolt LA

The History of Browning

Browning Arms Company was founded in 1880 by the American John Moses Browning, one of the most, if not the most prolific and influential firearm inventor of all time, with the help of his brothers, in Ogden, Utah. A large portion of John Browning's rifle designs have been acquired and produced by other big-name companies, like Winchester, Colt, Remington, Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, and Miroku. Among his most famous guns produced were the 1895 Colt Peacemaker machine gun, the Browning automatic rifle, the .45-caliber pistol, a variety of .30- and .50-caliber machine guns used in World War II; and the Browning Automatic-5 shotgun first introduced in 1902 and still produced to this day. Beside firearms, Browning is also a manufacturer of various other products, such as gun knives, shooting accessories, bicycles, and clothing. In 1977 the Belgian firearms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN) purchased the Browning Company. In 1987 the US Repeating Arms Company (Winchester) was purchased from its former owners. The Winchester brand (licensed from Olin Corporation) was acquired at the same time by FN. In 1990, Société Générale sold the FN company to GIAT Industries.

In 1997, the entire FN family of companies (including Browning and the Winchester) was bought from GIAT by the government of a Belgian region named Waloon and was renamed to Groupe Herstal.

Browning A-Bolt LA Rifle Review

Browning A-Bolt is a centerfire bolt-action repeating rifle first introduced in 1984 as successor to the Browning BBR rifle model. The A-bolt series was upgraded in 1994 with the release of A-bolt II range. Some of the characteristics, including bolt and trigger mechanism, were modified, but the models retained their names. A-Bolt LA is a long action version of the A-Bolt series.

The rifle consists of a bolt with a small extractor, plunger-style ejector and three locking lugs that lock into the front of the receiver. Its barrel is free-floating, and the recoil lug is glass-bedded. The two-position safety catch is located on the neck of the stock, just behind the bolt, and readies the rifle to fire when pushed forward. The rifle was made in 3 versions: A-Bolt, A-Bolt II, and A-Bolt III. While the first two versions are very similar and feature the same mounting surfaces, the A-Bolt III version is a slight redesign and features different mounting surfaces. Browning A-Bolt is available in five different mounting surfaces:

A-Bolt SSA
A-Bolt Short (SA)

A-Bolt Short II (same mounting surface)

A-Bolt Long (LA)

A-Bolt Long II (same mounting surface)

A-Bolt III Short (SA)
A-Bolt III Long (LA)

Browning A-Bolt LA

Figure 1: Browning A-Bolt LA. Source: https://browningarmsusa.com/browning-a-bolt-iii-hunter-300-win-mag-bolt-action-rifle-with-checkered-walnut-stock/

Browning A-Bolt LA Calibers

Browning A-Bolt LA is chambered for the following calibers: *

.264 Win. Mag
.270 Win.
.280 Rem.
7mm Rem. Mag.
.30-06 Spr.
.300 Win. Mag.
.300 RUM
.338 Win. Mag.
.338 RUM
.375 H&H Mag.

*Caliber choice depends on the variant

Browning A-Bolt LA Variants

Browning A-Bolt LA is available in the following variants:

Classic Hunter Stainless
Composite Stalker
Digital Green
Eclipse hunter with BOSS
Grade III Octagon
Hunter
Hunter FLD
Hunter, Left Hand
II Long Range Hunter Composite
II Long Range Hunter Gray Laminate
II Long Range Hunter Stainless Mossy Oak Brush
II Target/Varmint Suppressor Ready Mossy Oak Brush
M-1000 Eclipse
Medallion Grade V Octagon 25^th Anniversary
Micro Hunter
Micro Hunter, Left-Hand
Mountain Ti
Mountain Ti Mossy Oak Brush
Mountain Ti, Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity
Stainless Hunter
Stainless M-1000 Eclipse
Stainless Mossy Oak Brush
Stainless Stalker
Target
Target Stainless
TCT Varmint
Varmint Stalker
White Gold Medallion
Wildlife Conservation Collection
Special Hunter
White Gold
Medallion

Browning A-Bolt LA

Figure 2: Browning A-Bolt LA, chambered for .280 Rem. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/browning-rifles-a-bolt/browning-a-bolt-280-rem.cfm?gun_id=101723609)

Skica dimenzij

Figure 3: Browning A-Bolt LA receiver

A: 21.84 mm

B: 98.04 mm

C: 21.84 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R34 (35.6)

R2: R34 (35.6)

Scopes Mounts Interchangeable With Browning A-Bolt LA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning A-Bolt LA

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Browning A-Bolt LA are the following:

Browning BBR
Browning Eurobolt LA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning A-Bolt LA

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the B dimension which can vary. This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Browning A-Bolt LA are the following:

Steyr Mannlicher Classic SL
Steyr Mannlicher Classic L
Steyr Mannlicher Classic M
Steyr Mannlicher Classic S
Steyr CL II S
Steyr CL II L
Steyr CL II M
Steyr CL II SL
Steyr SM 12 L
Steyr SM 12 M
Steyr SM 12 S
Steyr SM 12 SL
Steyr Pro Hunter SL after 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter L after 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter M after 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter S after 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter S before 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter M before 2003
Steyr Pro Hunter L before 2003
Browning A-Bolt SA
Browning A-Bolt II LA
Browning A-Bolt II SA
Browning Eurobolt LA
Browning Eurobolt SA
Sako A7 S
Sako A7 M

Best Scope Mounts For Browning A-Bolt LA

Fixed Scope Mounts For Browning A-Bolt LA

These aluminum Talley 30 mm rings are the only fixed-mount option available.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts For Browning A-Bolt LA

We recommend this repeatable two-piece Rusan Pivot Mount since it is sturdy and reliable.

Picatinny Rails For Browning A-Bolt LA

This EGW Picatinny rail is a good choice, being sturdy and coming at a relatively low price.

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