Browning MK 3 DBM

[Super77]

Any idea if the MK actually blued, or is it nitrided? Living in the SE I've slowly divested myself of blued firearms.

[GJM]

Any idea if the MK actually blued, or is it nitrided? Living in the SE I've slowly divested myself of blued firearms.

I believe the web site says the barrel is blued.

[GJM]

While the point of .308 is to avoid such a thing, in the spirit of its use as a field rifle, here is a failure drill I did today with the Browning DBM. The safety position slows me down some in a fast presentation, although I expect to carry it in the field condition 3, with the safety in the fire position.

Right after this video, a convective cell let loose on us, totally soaking us with high 30 something degree water, and ending our practice session.

[MolonLabe416]

Sarah15 has a wood stock version listed.

https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/949005748

[Super77]

Any issues with Browning Viana “made in Portugal” vs. Browning “Made in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal?”

[GJM]

The magazines are quite heavy, and between their shape/weight/slippery base pads, somewhat awkward to handle. I got the bright idea of trying a Magpul rubber thingee from an SR25 mag, but it was too long and prevented the mag from seating. Got the scissors out, and turned one into two -- seems an improvement.

[OlongJohnson]

Figured you'd have some 20-rounders.

[GJM]

Figured you'd have some 20-rounders.

Haven’t been able to find any — have a source?

[OlongJohnson]

Just a saved search on GB. It’s been pretty silly lately.

[Navin Johnson]

Is the SFAR a candidate to replace the Browning?

Don’t get me wrong I would love a walk around/hunting rifle in a larger caliber that was robust reliable and used readily available 10 round mags that could be a battle rifle but looks like a deer slayer. (And didn’t weigh 10 lbs ready to go)