wyliec, the clerk said new production on the .308. The '06 was made last year. The only parts difference I see are the sights and fluted barrel. Sights are a neutral asset with me, but I do like the barrel and the closer to six pounds naked in .308 is most welcome. I am also neutral on the wood grain on the receiver. Big difference between recoil on a BAR and a same weight/caliber bolt gun.

Frog and Canazes, thanks for your input. My experience with the BAR dates back to about 1972. They haven't changed much since then, although most all of mine have been Type I. Thanks, jack

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