Couverture2004 17/12/03 9:29 Page 1 2004 Browning International s.a. Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts 3 ème avenue, 25 B-4040 Herstal - BELGIUM Fax: +32 (0)4 240 52 12 www.browningint.com F CATBRG04F : 2€ ©Browning International 2004 www.to-be.be BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:07 Page 2 Summary 2 The trademarks displayed, except the Winchester® trade- The documents, information, technical data, and photo- mark are the exclusive property of Browning International. graphs displayed in the present catalogue may not be · Editor in charge: Philippe Chamoret, Marketing Manager Browning International No use will be allowed prior to formal approval by Browning reproduced, modified, translated or inserted in a databank, Specifications in this catalogue are liable to change without · Design & computer graphics: Agence To Be, Thimister (Belgium) www.to-be.be International, and unauthorised use will be prosecuted. communicated to the public, in whole or in part, in any prior notice. 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All rights reserved for all countries." catalogue are subject to local legislation in force. · Printing: Graphing BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:07 Page 3 Contents 3 Winchester Short Magnum 5 3 The Browning Charter 6 Internet 7 Custom Shop Guns 11 Hunting Firearms Over-and-Under Shotguns 23 Semi-automatic Shotguns 33 Express Rifle 39 Semi-automatic Rifles 41 Repeating Rifles 51 Straight-line Action Rifles 53 Scopes - Optalens 57 Game and Target Shooting (GTS) 63 Target Shooting Over-and-Under Shotguns 67 .22 Rifles 77 Hand Guns 79 Compressed Air 81 Outdoor Clothing 85 Accessories 91 Cartridges 99 BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:07 Page 4 BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:07 Page 5 CHEST CHEST CHEST N E N E N E WSM Concept I R I R I R W W W 3 2 7 Winchester Short Magnum 0 7 m M 0 W S M 0 W S M m W S 5 The trend in rifle design over the past few years has been towards lighter weight guns. With the introduction of WSM calibres, devel- oped in close collaboration with Browning, proposes a new concept that combines com- pact, lightweight guns with a calibre provid- ing the exceptional level of ballistic performance that until now has been reserved to the most powerful magnum cali- bres. These WSM calibres will allow you to use ammunition offering even better perform- ance than a conventional or standard mag- Rem. Mag. WSM num calibre, in terms of velocity, energy and MM MM 300 Win. Mag. 270 Weatherby 270 Weatherby Mag. 7 300 WSM trajectory. 270 WSM 7 SAFE BALLISTIC SILVERTIP FAIL POWER POINT 100 DISTANCE (METRES) 300 300 WSM -50,29 cm 300 WIN. MAG -50,62 cm 300 H&H MAG. Standard DROP FROM MUZZLE FROM DROP Drop from muzzle, 180 gr bullet -53,56 cm 100 DISTANCE (METRES) 300 270 WSM -42,31 cm 270 WBY.MAG -44,24 cm CHEST Calibre Weight Size of Velocity Drop (cm) at 300 m Energy 270 WINCHESTER N E (Grains) cartridge (mm) m/s (adjusted for 200m) (Joules) I R 270 WSM 130 72,60 998 24,90 4193 MUZZLE FROM DROP Drop from muzzle, 130 gr bullet -48,84 cm W 270 Win. 130 84,80 929 27,60 3633 270 Wby. Mag. 130 83,70 975 24,30 4000 W 100 DISTANCE (METRES) 300 T 7 mm WSM 140 72,60 982 23,64 4373 S P 7 mm Rem. Mag. 140 83,50 944 25,80 4041 7 MM WSM M E 300 WSM 180 72,60 905 29,9 4750 -43,56 cm C 300 Win. Mag. 180 84,80 902 29,9 4718 7 MM REM. MAG. C O N 300 H & H 180 91,40 877 29,9 4460 DROP FROM MUZZLE FROM DROP Drop from muzzle, 140 gr bullet -46,50 cm BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:08 Page 6 The Browning Charter 6 The Craftsman's Charter Hand made, using techniques that retain all the The Consumers' Charter Environmental Charter The Safety Charter best aspects of the traditional methods, each The Browning name is synonymous of quality. All our firearms carry a 3 The environment is a constant concern for Whatever the country they are supplied to, gun produced by the “Custom Shop” at Herstal is year warranty. The action frames of all Browning over-and-under shot- Browning. Browning guns come equipped with the unique. guns are guaranteed for 10 years. This is demonstrated, for example, in "Gun Lock” and the “Trigger Lock”. The close ties that exist between Browning and Brownings’ world-wide distribution network ensures that its customers Brownings’ decision to restrict the use of Browning encourages and supports respon- the School of gunsmithing of Liege guarantee receive a reliable, high quality of service, and guarantees that only origi- toxic products in its production processes. sible gun owners, and offers other products that these age-old skills will continue to be nal manufacturers’ spare parts are used. All the cutting oil from our numerically con- in addition to guns, that are specifically passed down for the benefit of future genera- trolled machines is filtered and reused geared towards safety, in particular specially tions. within a closed circuit. designed gun safes. Brownings’ back-bored barrels with inter- Browning guns are subject to the strictest changeable Invector Plus chokes allow the standards of production and testing in the use of cartridges loaded with non-toxic shot, business (drop tests, etc.) The BACO stan- thus reducing lead pollution, in particular in dards constitute a very severe test. wetland areas. Opaline Label Browning cartridges are fitted with wads made of a special, photodegradable plastic We provide a 100% guarantee on the 10 following material. Under the action of UV rays, this qualitative criteria : wad decomposes in a matter of months The Ethical Charter Browning recommends the use of ammunition 1. Using European walnut at least 150 years old. rather than the decades taken by traditional by Browning and Winchester 2. With a hand-produced oil-rubbed finish. wads. The guns produced and marketed by 3. With hand-cut checkering . Finally, with the aim of reducing visual pollu- Browning meet the ethical requirements of 4. Wooden parts fitted by highly qualified tion, Browning recommends that you pick up all of the different shooting disciplines. craftsmen. your empty cartridge cases, a simple gesture Browning hunting guns also comply with the 5. Action frames fitted using the lampblacking but an important one for the future of our art and the ethics of hunting, as well as with technique. sport. the laws of each country. 6. Pitch and twist of all stocks checked with mil- Guns of an aggressive or paramilitary nature limeter precision. are not allowed. 7. Electronic measurement of ballistic perform- All Browning products are manufactured in ance and calculation of centre of gravity of countries where human rights are guaran- the shot pattern. teed and which never use child labour. 8. Diameter and length of the firing pin checked with micron accuracy. 9. Trigger pull measured twice (once after The Young Persons' mounting trigger assembly and again after Charter the shooting test) to the nearest gram. Dura-Touch Label 10. Supplied in a special carry case. Browning actively supports young shooters through its programme of sponsoring offi- Browning introduces Dura-Touch, a unique cial “Browning” teams. wood treatment, specially designed to improve Back-Bored • Invector the grip and the handling of your gun. Dura- Browning also carries out sponsorship oper- Guns equipped with back-bored barrels with ations on behalf of national shooting federa- Touch is also an exclusive finish that will per- Invector+ chokes will give a reduction in recoil, tions. fectly protect the wooden parts of your gun against bad weather, as well as providing an an improved shot pattern and an increased exceptionally smooth and pleasing feel. This penetration velocity. treatment will be offered on various guns in our (see page 34 for further details) range to allow you to derive even greater pleas- ure from using your Browning gun. BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:08 Page 7 www.browningint.com 7 Order a catalogue for a friend, receive informa- tion or offers as a privi- An advice centre leged customer Information concerning new products Be the first to discover all our latest additions Know your gun inside out, know how to clean as well as many other advantages and maintain it … www.browningint.com BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:08 Page 8 8 Barrel assembly Chokes Trimming Adjusting of the action frame Custom Shop Excellence Made in Belgium • The manufacture of fine hunting Over-and-under shotguns 10 and sports weapons. • The greatest respect for tradi- Engravings 14 tional production norms. • The concept of a made-to-meas- ure weapon choice and wood fin- Side-by-side shotguns 16 ishes. • Customised engraving. Rifles 17 • Specific quality control for each weapon. • Direct contact with our techni- cians. • We share our passion for our pro- fession with our clients. • Hand-made using techniques which retain the best of the tra- ditional methods, weapons which leave the "Custom Shop" workshop in Herstal are unique items. Wooden parts BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:09 Page 9 Checkering 9 Wood Re-filing Polishing Engraving Assembly after finishing touches Assembly before finishing touches BRO1856_CAT04_CovCustom_GB 24/12/03 14:09 Page 10 Hunting B25 Over-and-under Shotguns B25 Golden Feather 10 The B25 Golden Feather is the lat- est major creation to come out of Browning’s Custom Shop.