Is the Browning B80 a good gun?
Is the Browning B80 a good gun?
The B-80 was the stop-gap gun. It was moderately successful, but had the same problems that all the Beretta gas guns of that vintage had. The guns were advertised as “shoot anything”, but they wouldn’t. The A500, A500R and A500G were disasters for Browning and they came out with the Gold model gas gun in 1994.
Is the Browning A5 still made?
With its humpback receiver design, the Browning Auto-5 (or A5) shotgun is instantly recognizable. In production for more than 90 years, the sales numbers speak for themselves: more than 2.7 million made and sold. Production ceased in 1998, but Browning revived the gun less than a decade ago.
Are Winchester and Browning the same company?
Browning has been part of the Herstal group since 1977 and Winchester Repeating Arms joined in 1990. Factories are positioned around the world, with the Herstal factory still being the anchor of worldwide production.
What Browning guns are made in Japan?
At times people act surprised when they learn that Browning is now making the Citori, the BLR or the X-Bolt in the Miroku factory in Japan. But the fact is they have always been made there. Even today, production of the Browning line is split largely between Miroku in Japan and Belgium/Portugal in Europe.
How long will a Browning B-80 last?
They all handled heavy loads just fine. After Browning introduced their new A500 in the late ’80s, they discontinued the B-80. The A500, A500R and A500G were disasters for Browning and they came out with the Gold model gas gun in 1994. You are a lucky guy and have a great gun. It will last just about forever.
What happened to the B-80 gas gun?
The B-80 was the stop-gap gun. It was moderately successful, but had the same problems that all the Beretta gas guns of that vintage had. The guns were advertised as “shoot anything”, but they wouldn’t. The barrel porting on the 3″ models was too small to permit use with American target loads.
Why did Browning go from Browning to Beretta?
This is why Browning was able to go to Beretta to “borrow a design” for a while. Browning had not had success with their B-2000 gas gun and wanted a stop-gap gas gun to sell until they could introduce their own design (the ill-fated A500, which sold about three guns).
What kind of barrel does a B-80 SL Superlight have?
I have recently bought an immaculate browning b-80 SL “super-light”. I would like some info. on it if at all possible.. It has a 28″ barrel/vent rib and no chokes. It has ** stamped on the side of barrel. It is chambered only for 2 3/4″ shells. It has wonderful wood and shoots great.
