They did. But for half as much as Browning sold theirs for.
Big difference...Different buyers.
You dole out that much for a rifle you tend to have higher expectations than one you bought for half the price .
Apparently, The A-Bolt met the expectations of most of their buyers. If they didn't, the design would not be enjoying a 20+ yr. run at it's current price point.
It would have been discontinued and replaced with another design had it been infested with all the imaginary defects some like to post here...
Great Buck Steve and appreciate the pic. I never carried a horse and don't want to. LOL
Merry Christmas!