A-Bolt strength

raskolnikov_22 · 11-04-2004, 09:38 AM

If one were going to buy a large magnum caliber like the .375 H&H, and had to choose between the A-Bolt Medallion and Winchester 70, which one would he be best off with? Is there anything about the three locking lugs of the A-bolt that makes it stronger or weaker for magnum calibers than the two lug bolt of the m70 or Ruger m77? Thanks.

lefty o · 11-04-2004, 10:07 AM

i dont believe you'll ever run into a strength issue with either the model 70 or the A-bolt. i would base the decision on how well the gun fit me and how well i like the rifles cosmetics.

29 toter · 01-27-2005, 09:53 AM

Both should be fine, but if you would like to run the numbers yourself, check this out. I found it on Lilja's site under articles. I's an (DETAILED)article on how to calculate bolt -lug strength.http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles...g_strength.htm[/url]

billt · 09-19-2006, 04:07 PM

I have both the Model 70 and the Browning A-Bolt Medallion with BOSS in .375 H&H. Of the 2 I prefer the Browning. As was said strength isn't an issue with either gun, it's just the Browning is more accurate and a lot better looking of a gun in my opinion. I also like the shorter bolt lift of the Browning A-Bolt. Bill T.

11-04-2004, 09:38 AM	#1
raskolnikov_22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 285	A-Bolt strength If one were going to buy a large magnum caliber like the .375 H&H, and had to choose between the A-Bolt Medallion and Winchester 70, which one would he be best off with? Is there anything about the three locking lugs of the A-bolt that makes it stronger or weaker for magnum calibers than the two lug bolt of the m70 or Ruger m77? Thanks.

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11-04-2004, 10:07 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 239	i dont believe you'll ever run into a strength issue with either the model 70 or the A-bolt. i would base the decision on how well the gun fit me and how well i like the rifles cosmetics.

01-27-2005, 09:53 AM	#3
29 toter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15	Both should be fine, but if you would like to run the numbers yourself, check this out. I found it on Lilja's site under articles. I's an (DETAILED)article on how to calculate bolt -lug strength.http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles...g_strength.htm[/url]

09-19-2006, 04:07 PM	#4
billt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 15	I have both the Model 70 and the Browning A-Bolt Medallion with BOSS in .375 H&H. Of the 2 I prefer the Browning. As was said strength isn't an issue with either gun, it's just the Browning is more accurate and a lot better looking of a gun in my opinion. I also like the shorter bolt lift of the Browning A-Bolt. Bill T.