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    How does the R1 compare to BAR?

    in R1 Rifle

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    Thanks!

     

    I think I am like Steve, recoil will be a concern, and my next purchase was going to be a BAR in 243. Hadn't seriously considered the 308, but the 243 is just a knecked down 308. Not quite sure why I hadn't seriously considered that.

     

    Thanks again.

     

    wayne

    Gas Piston

    in R1 Rifle

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    OK. All of this talk of pistons got the best of me. So I grabbed my Browning BAR and took it apart.

     

    This rifle has about 200 rounds through it, and I don't think I have ever had the piston out of it completely until today.

    It's a bit of a pain to get out, due to some advanced disassembly work, but it's not too technical.

    Just follow the guide in the manual and pay attention to what you're doing, and you'll be fine.

     

    The piston is about as simple of a design as it gets.

    Gasses from the barrel are imparted to the top of the piston.

    The piston then pushes an inertia block rearward, which drives the dual action bars.

    A very simple and efficient design. (note: inertia block has been removed in the photo)

     

    The piston below was removed and wiped off with a lightly oiled rag, then wiped dry.

    There was just a light powdery sooty coating on it, and it required no solvent to get clean.

     

    Browning states in the manual to never oil the piston, but to merely wipe it down with a lightly oiled cloth.

     

    There are no o-rings in the assembly.

     

     

    Tucker,

     

    They don't want you placing oil on the assembly, because then burning powder will stick and gum up the assembly really quick.

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