Browning Long-Action Safari Rifles with the Short Extractor

Discussion in 'Discontinued Browning Models' started by Ralph Hakstian, Feb 5, 2025.

  1. Ralph Hakstian

    Ralph Hakstian Copper BB

    As I understand it, the Browning High Power rifles (e.g., Safari Grade) of the 60s and 70s had FN actions for the longer cartridges (30-06, magnum) and SAKO actions for the shorter (.222 Rem. size) and medium (.308/.243) cartridges. It seems that most of the long FN actions had the standard Mauser CRF extractor. I've seen these Brownings referred as "long extractor" actions. However, there evidently were some actions for the longer cartridges--made late in the production period of the 30-06/magnum rifles--that had a shorter extractor. These Brownings have been called "short extractor" actions. I've believed that they were FN-made actions, but could be wrong about that.

    Can someone educate me about these "short extractor" actions.

    1. Am I correct in my belief that these were made by FN?

    2. Were these "short extractor" actions CRF or push-feed?

    Thanks in advance for any insights provided.
    Ralph Hakstian, Feb 5, 2025
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  2. Ranger6

    Ranger6 Administrator Staff Member Administrator Global Moderator Forum Moderator

    Not sure about Browning, but Savage done something similar. They had 223 chambered in long actions. The bolt was changed by adding a buffer and bolt head. Not sure what genesis thought that up, but it was done.
    Ranger6, Feb 5, 2025
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