Browning SA-22 Question

[sactobill]

I just put a new SA-22 in jail and wondered what version it is. It has a grey receiver, gold trigger, octagonal barrel and a matte finish on the stock. I thought it might have been a grade VI but it didn't have the gold inlay in the scrolling on the receiver. Also, the price was about half of the MSRP of a Grade VI.

Nothing is listed on Browning's website. Maybe this was a limited run?

Excited for the 10 day wait to end! Been wanting a SA for years.

[sactobill]

I just found it. It's a grade II. Didn't think they made these anymore.

[bigdrunk92037]

The exact same model you bought is next on my list. Beautiful rifle.

[sactobill]

Yeah I really like the satin finish on the stock and the grated out receiver. Plus that octagon barrel really gives it a nice touch. The regular blued version with the glossy stock just didn't do it for me.

[SamIAm]

I have one

It's a really fun shooter.

Although it's a limited run, don't be surprised if you see it pop again on Browning's web site. I think they've done at least one limited run since I purchased mine.

[sactobill]

SamIAm,

Did you scope yours? Trying to decide on a scope.

[SamIAm]

SamIAm,

Did you scope yours? Trying to decide on a scope.

Nope. I have a scoped Remington 504 bolt action for precision stuff. I use the SA-22 for plinking while camping and 4-wheeling. It's a takedown, and before the latest Ruger 10/22, it was definitely the best option out there. I still think it's much nicer than the Ruger 10/22 and, for me, a better option, but obviously not as much bang for the buck given the quality of the Browning build.

[nastyhabts26]

I too just put a Browning SA in Jail mine is the mark 1 in fair condition and 48 years old.

I have wanted one of these for decades and now I finally will have one.
These are classic rifles that stand the test of time and turn heads wherever you go.

[Dannicus]

They are beautiful rifles. I had a knock off of it, the Norinco, but it functioned flawlessly and was super accurate for me with the iron sights. It inspired me to start looking at the Brownings ($$$). Only thing i had to get used to was the casings bouncing off my arm.