R1 in .308

[tucker301]

Haven't got one yet, but I will get a 30-06.

My previous BAR's shot well (1-1.5 MOA).
I'm not going to get into all of my reasons for switching here, but it has a lot do with how tempermental the R1 is.

[Chronos]

Tucker is a good reference here from the posts I've seen. Him parting from the R1 says a lot about the rifle.

It's kinda discouraging, but perhaps when I get mine I will find no problems with it.

[DreamHuntz]

Chronos
My R-1 shoots groups as good or better than the picture posted above by tucker301. I've never had a cycling problem since day one. I can tell you that you better lock the barrel cap down tight for any kind of consistant P.O.I. groups. I am wondering how many of the R-1 owners that are experiencing problems with their guns went through the "Recommended" break-in procedure...at the gun range? Not a very good place to take your gun apart 5 or 10 times in one session.
I was at the gun shop today and saw and actually held the "new" Browning BAR. I wasn't impressed by the way it felt in my hands at all. The pistol grip felt very thick and the forearm grip was very wide and bulky (not a smooth handy feeling gun) compared to the sleek design of the Benelli R-1. My friend at the gun shop said that (Browning)
had to make changes to the BAR due Benelli's R-1 taking market share. He also said he would choose the R-1 over the Bar from a quality stand point.

Good Luck Tucker301
P.S. Does the "new" BAR shot High energy ammo?

[Chronos]

Thanks DreamHuntz, that's encouraging!