Browning Buck Mark Carbine Review

[@derekdavis1932]

Left hander here..i found that when i want to pop the mag out,my middle finger pushing in on the mag release button works great..better than a right hander attempting to use his thumb..and this goes for any handgun.

[@nycupperes]

It’s a shame Browning stopped manufacturing this gun, it’s so well balanced and reliable with a great rail mount.

[@Zenergist]

My left ear enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@oleksandr_enko]

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[@khanshaheb1645]

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[@Stella-sd9ug]

Lol

[@Dolmio24]

My left ear enjoyed this. Pretty gun.

[@mmatt]

Ya... I was still learning my new editing software when I made this video so I totally messed up the audio. It doesn't happen very often anymore though. :-)

[@josee.calamba2576]

Carbine! Light and reliable for close combat.

[@frufru0071]

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[@garyknepper4546]

I have this firearm with the heavy barrel. For serious shooting like squirrel head shots try Remington Target Rifle ammo, .22 long rifle, made by Eley. Ltd. You will find way greater accuracy. Killed many squirrels with mine and I only take head shots. I never have experienced any gas blow back either. Great little fun rifle.

[@dannylandrum7899]

I saw a couple of these in a LGS maybe 17 years ago with carbon fiber bull barrels - light and sweet! Wish I'd gotten one.

[@Huntinggearguy]

Excellent view of the usability on controls. I wonder why they didn't figure out how to drop the top rail on the stock so that it was only pistol grip and not thumbhole-ish?

[@ckfvideo]

Good review video. I've got this one on my radar.

[@jesusisalive3227]

my Buckmark is crazy accurate!

[@D148521]

Thanks for your review. Thinking about buying on of these.

[@waveydaveyav8r442]

I thought I saw an IPSC Shirt on one of your airplane videos, and here this was in my video feed! Too bad you guys live so far away, we could go shooting at my hunting property!

[@mmatt]

That would be fun!

[@bRad-ns6iy]

That is a cool looking .22! I'm going to have to try to find one

[@frufru0071]

Really enjoyed this review-it's definitely helped me to make the decision about which.22lr would be the best-(I know that is subjective BUT let me finish). "Can I finish?", SNL & Dana Carvey as Ross Perot was funny. I digress. Compared to a bolt-action, scoped & bipoded .22 target rifle w/a savage rep, (& stainless steel!), this video has been a great help. Thanks for sharing.

[@mmatt]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@Beachcomber310]

I think the bull barrel may be more accurate. I have the same model as yours and like yours mine tends to send flyers every now and then. But I have an idea of the cause for the flyers. I think that it is because we are actually holding the barrel when we are shooting and possibly flexing or changing the harmonics of the barrel slightly when we bench rest it. The reason I say this is that the front stock is attached directly to the barrel unlike on a rifle with a full one-piece stock where the wood takes up most of the pressure. When bench resting you can't keep the same amount of pressure in the gun with every shot shot you can a few really close together and then a flyer or two. I think with the Bull Barrel it might not happen as much. I haven't tried to prove my theory. TO do so I am going to have to make some sort of jig to hold the rifle and allow the barrel to be free floating. If it turns out to right I will try to find some type of one piece stock and float the barrel. I really like this rifle it feel really natural and comfortable to shoot. The gun is just plan fun to shoot. Nice video!

[@lib2460]

+Beachcomber310 I have the synthetic stock with a bull barrel. Absolutely love it. My group is inside a quarter at 66yds (Ideal sight in for ammo I use to produce flattest overall shots out to 100yds) I noticed my flyers occurred on the last 2-3 shots of the magazine (noticeable sound difference on shots when I reach the end). I sight in with a full clip and reload with 3 or more shots remaining. I also noticed the extractor will dent the cartridge if you pull the slide back hard when you unload a live round from the chamber.

[@kentek3141]

I have the same rifle. You can draw pictures with it. I have a RedDot on it. There is a lot of crappy .22 ammo. Would love to try the new Lupoa long range product. My only and favorite rifle.

[@kentek3141]

A BTW tip on cleaning: Remove the picaninny rail to clean. It gets really groaty under it.

[@leftcoaster67]

Any idea why they discontinued this?

[@thetruth7839]

Maybe you can come up with some type of extension adapter for the magazine release. You know something like what the AR has where it loops around and it's right in front of your trigger finger

[@CanadianGearAddict]

Great review as always Matt

[@doyle201206]

Have you had chance to try other loads and improve the accuracy? Interested in one for target not plinking.

[@mmatt]

+doyle201206 I tried all of the different ammo I could get my hands on. None of it worked very well. Most of it was low end bulk pack stuff though. Perhaps higher end target ammo would do better.

[@jtmarlin336]

My nordic roots have blessed me with long fingers so I can reach the mag release just fine Lol

[@THEWARLORD51]

Odin's proud of you brother.

[@renatocalvinisti4441]

Hey Matt, cool video. Would love to see how the rifle accuracy improves with better ammo. I'm considering this rifle as the next addition to my .22 collection. Also how is the Browning doing after all this time? Best regards.

[@mmatt]

Long sold. They have good reviews overall though so I don't think you can go wrong picking one up.

[@renatocalvinisti4441]

@@mmatt Haha, thanks for the update. It's not a keeper then. I tried my friend's sig sauer 522 and I fell in love with. I'm gonna pick one up over the weekend.

[@mohamedsouhilmohamedsouhil6332]

Nice to meet you too

[@chapiit08]

IMO these carbines are limited in terms of accuracy due to barrel attachment method and the fact that the forearm is affixed to the barrel itself. Nevertheless I wish I could afford one and if I did own one I would lap the bore and make sure the barrel attaching bolts are super tight all the time. Also trying different ways to hold the rifle might give some fruits as it does with the Remington Nylon carbines, perhaps a tight, firm hold on the pistol grip and rather loose on the forearm might help some.

[@kentek3141]

Never an issue.

[@adventuresofthememorymakers]

I really liked this little rifle till I shot it. I bought it for my daughter to hunt squirrels with but after I could not consistently hit the broad side of a barn with it I had to send it down the road. The one I had came with the tension ed barrel and I have read that the tension placed on the inner barrel could be adjusted to improve accuracy. I never tried that myself. I wish it would have shot better as I really did like the rifle. I would up building her a 10/22 carbine instead and she is quite deadly with it.

[@mmatt]

Interesting. This is the first I'm hearing about tension adjustment. Now I wish I had mine back so I could experiment with it! Oh well.

[@adventuresofthememorymakers]

I think it was only the bull barrel that was hollow with the sleeve barrel. The end cap had holes for a spanner wrench. The one in your video had a solid tapered barrel.

[@mmatt]

Ahhh... gotcha.

[@DimaProk]

Great review, very informative. The part about blow-back on both sides really turned me off. Often when I shoot from my Ruger 22/45 I get hit in the face with hot particles, I don't know if it's unburned powder or what but it's unpleasant and that's with both arms extended AND Ruger has one side closed off! I can only imagine what Buckmark would do but without trying I will never know.

[@mmatt]

Tis the nature of the beast I suppose. To overcome this, the firearm would need some sort of delayed blowback mechanism adding complexity (and likely cost). Keep those safety glasses on! :-)

[@garyknepper4546]

I’ve never had blow back from mine. It has the heavy barrel on it.

[@DimaProk]

@@garyknepper4546 Good to know. Also the heavy barrel doesn't make sense it makes the gun unbalanced, Ruger makes theirs light on purpose.

[@garyknepper4546]

Dima Prok I didn’t want the heavy barrel but that’s all I could find at the time. It’s ok though. I really like the rifle and squirrel head shots are very do able

[@marynollaig4124]

How is the butt stock attached to then frame, is there are wobble in it?

[@mmatt]

It's part of the frame itself so there's no wobble or movement at all.

[@starpuss]

I always wanted one , But too bad they don't come with a shorter barrel.

[@mmatt]

***** I agree. A 16" threaded barrel would be a perfect fit on this.

[@BloodiedYetUnbowed]

They do, it's called the buck mark pistol

[@archenermy]

Good review...My buckmark shoots Eley subs well also SK and CCI standard rounds too i've cut the barrel down to 12 inches and with a moderator its great for shooting from a car/truck...Real handy you might say...

[@TheCFN007]

Hope all is well fellow Canuck , I was just wondering how many magazines came with your Browning Buckmark ?????

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

Where's all the guys saying stuff about if it only took glock mags? Beautiful gun though.

[@indonesiaradja248]

*How much is this bro?*

[@1000Commando]

Is the the Buck Mark Rifle and Buck Mark pistol barrels interchangeable

[@mmatt]

Not that I'm aware of.

[@bananasrotate7821]

Its kilometers, not killo-meaters.

[@ahunter316]

haven't thrown it into the woods yet, eh?

[@XperienceDUDE]

so you can swap the barrel for a barrel that goes on the pistol ?

[@nono-xw6qd]

Not without SBR registration

[@BIGDADDYSHAFE]

Since its already a PISTOL you can. You just have to check some overall length requirements

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@BIGDADDYSHAFE It's a rifle.

[@abcertweld]

sorry if you can't drive tacks with a 22 either it's the gun or it's the shooter especially at 50yards.

[@garygoldsmith1738]

I would try different ammunition.You didn’t do a fare evaluation for the gun.also make sure your scope Is not loose an it is of good quality.. I don’t see how those flyers could be the gun. try that out an get back on u tube an let us know.Good Luck

[@dbelex]

Fit and finish.....look at the grip screws, put in with a New York screwdriver ( hammer )

[@BloodiedYetUnbowed]

I believe this gun is illegal in New York. Filthy downstate Democrats running that state...

[@ВалераСкиф]

Красота жаль в нашей стране оружия по правам не купить.

[@olivierdumont1003]

Edmundston gun range?

[@mmatt]

Yuppers.

[@olivierdumont1003]

@@mmatt nice I come from Quebec to shoot at this club is my favourite

[@busterpiggle]

Would aftermarket grips help with reaching the mag release?

[@mmatt]

Bruce McMicking If the aftermarket grips were thinner... maybe.

[@busterpiggle]

mmatt Would grips from the pistol fit? In fact, is the frame not the same as the pistol's?

[@mmatt]

Bruce McMicking I think so, can't say for sure though.

[@lib2460]

+mmatt from what I've read you can't swap out the cabine's barrel for a pistol barrel, they are not compatible. They made it just different enough. This is because putting a shorter barrel on it would make it an illegal firearm in many states (without the proper paperwork--similar to obtaining a suppressor)

[@garyknepper4546]

He made too much of an issue with that. It’s no big deal to eject the magazine. I’ve had mine for years and it’s never once malfunctioned in any way. Good rifle.

[@CharlieCrossfade]

Looks rad.

[@irontiger2586]

Wow unless its the cold wide groups at 50 yrds. I Assume your going for targets not groups I get better than that at 100 with 10/22 was thinking of getting one but second thoughts have the camper Pistol deadnut accurate at 25

[@mmatt]

No, I was shooting for groups. I was very disappointed in its accuracy too. For the price, I expected better.

[@airgreek]

@@mmatt I have seen many places where this gun is not known for its accuracy

[@randyneal1790]

Eley runs good through mine

[@النجمالساطع-ل3ذ]

هل هو سلاح كندي.فعلااا سلاح رائع للصيد

[@سعيدالنصيري-ك7ب]

حقا رائع ..سكتون هذا السلاح

[@tuliagomez8019]

Como consigo ese rifle o un número de comunicación

[@Riazor1370]

The pistol grip is too narrow to swallow 22 magnum isn't it?

[@mmatt]

Pretty sure it is. That's be a sweet setup though.

[@beauxg8183]

Is this same guy from FPS Russia?

[@WeekendWarrior604]

so is this considered restricted or non-restricted?

[@mmatt]

Non-restricted.

[@KingKiavash]

Did you make that flipping steel target yourself?

[@mmatt]

+KingKiavash I did not. I got it at Canadian Tire (a Canadian hardware store franchise) for about $40 I think. I've seen them at WalMart too though. It's one of my favourite targets.

[@KingKiavash]

+mmatt I doubt they have it at the Canadian Tires in Toronto but do you remember the manufacturer's name? That one the best steel targets I've seen, the way it works just looks a lot of fun!

[@mmatt]

Sorry, the box is long gone and there are no markings on the target itself. Maybe just try a search for "flip up targets"...? I hope you find one! :-)

[@KingKiavash]

I think I found a similar version: www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/auto-reset-target-0757091p.html#.VvWl03rGmM4

[@bobhickinbotham9638]

i have a stainless buck mark rifle, i dont like it at all, the bolt is to hard to pull back for an older guy. i guess i'll sell it & get another 10/22.

[@mmatt]

Bob Hickinbotham Have a look at the Marlin 795. More bang for your buck than a 10/22. (In my opinion anyway)

[@bobhickinbotham9638]

i dont know what a marlin 795 is, but i know the 10/22 inside out, there are a great deal more 10/22 accessorys out there & are easy to come by, so i'll stick with it. thanks anyway. bob h.

[@occuponvoix]

5:35 cool traget system where did you buy that?

[@mmatt]

Canadian Tire. (A Canadian auto and hardware)

[@occuponvoix]

thank,i never saw it i'll chek next time i go there

[@meenaknock9058]

price?

[@battshytkrazy156]

SHARP!!

[@claudioroberto2835]

22?

[@royalrevue23]

How much does it go for

[@airgreek]

600

[@royalrevue23]

@@airgreek damn pretty.cool

[@srsanchez3095]

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[@alexandrecosta8024]

nice rifle

[@user-kr6ld4rm1j]

Mistura de pistola com rifle

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[@jojovillena6375]

Cool

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[@sylvainster30]

Looks great but accuracy is only so so, browning failed on this one :( Great review ;-)

[@mmatt]

sylvainster30 I agree. My $180 Marlin 795 shoots better than the $700 Buckmark. That just ain't right.

[@GlowingBentley]

+mmatt Ho Li Fook! $700? That would buy a lot of upgrades to a 10/22. As for the accuracy I would call that not bad at 50 yards with SuperX ammo. I'd bet a dollar that some nice CCI or Aquila standard velocity would tighten those groups up right quickly.

[@FoneStar78]

+mmatt That's funny... I just took a scope of my 795 to put on my Buckmark.

[@mmatt]

Awesome! I wish my Buckmark was as accurate as yours. Maybe I got a lemon...?

[@FoneStar78]

I just got mine used, just tested it. Seems to prefer CCI Mini Mags so far. Typical groups were about 1" - 1.5" at 50 yards. I can live with that.

[@jrex427]

Hmm I guess you pronounce tomb, comb, and bomb the same as well huh? How about put and but? I'll go out on a limb here and say, maybe a lot of people pronounce it "car-BEAN" because the french word it is derived from "carabinier" is pronounced "car-a-BEAN-y-ere". You started it...

[@pacman10182]

I don't know aboot that...

[@svernwarunos546]

jrex427 you wrong nigga

[@MrDaltonater]

Is it restricted?

[@mmatt]

Misterm It is not restricted.

[@gotjuice7160]

LMAO, Using Winchester Super X and you complain about group size? Try better ammo.

[@FoulPet]

Thanks, saved me from buying this.

[@FestusHaggen]

I wouldn't base a decision on one video. Take a look at the very good grouping of bulk ammo shot from the Browning Buck Mark Carbine/Rifle in a rest shown in this dude's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYu6eYxrobusmNU The shooter is often the biggest factor when it comes to the accuracy or inaccuracy of firearms.

[@FoulPet]

@@FestusHaggen Gun probably shoots better than me. Consider that your face is near the chamber so you'll get crap blowing back in your face making glasses mandatory and I normally do not wear glasses when hunting. Having the slide cycle toward your face so close is a down side. Controls being located inconveniently is also not a good selling point. There are to many other good choices for me to buy something I have to work around and not shoot comfortably.

[@FestusHaggen]

@@FoulPet I agree with you 100%. For the same reasons you mention, the Buck Mark carbine isn't for me either. I mistakenly thought you might have been put-off on the carbine by this guy not being able to hit well with it. Sorry 'bout that. I've been considering getting either a Buck Mark or Ruger Mark IV pistol. Decisions decisions. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@FoulPet]

@@FestusHaggen Thanks you also. No need for apologies I figured you thought that, just wanted to make it more clear. Easy choice is to just get both but if it were me I'd probably go for the Buck Mark.

[@FestusHaggen]

@@FoulPet Both would be nice to have. I haven't handled or shot either. My thoughts are based solely on online research. Trigger sounds nice on the Buck Mark. The take-down procedure of the Ruger is impressive. I think I'd prefer the 1911 grip angle of the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 over the grip angle of the more traditional/standard Mark IV. I've got more studying to do. Much thanks for your input. Hey...I was checking out stuff posted on the gun.deals website earlier today and ran across your screen name (I'm guessing you're the same "FoulPet" with an account on that site). I've been a member of that site for a few years, but I haven't done a ton of posting on the site, I mainly just read there but do post occasionally. My screen name there is "PanheadDude". I also have a different youtube account with that screen name. Small world.

[@Hacksaw2055]

Where is your plane....?

[@mmatt]

In the hangar...? Where is yours?

[@Hacksaw2055]

Sold it... but I shoot now and enjoy watching your adventures.... thank you for all you do...!

[@mmatt]

I'm glad you enjoy them! What did you used to fly?

[@javiercue5099]

How much

[@javiercue5099]

Where can buy this rifle

[@mirosvihorik4930]

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[@purankarki6982]

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[@syahmimdsalleh7630]

Wow...same like vss

[@manlimbu2831]

😎

[@edgarjimenezjimenezespindo1409]

El precio

[@Flame122345]

My left ear enjoyed this video

[@federicazuliani3221]

E in mono

[@tuyenhoang4268]

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[@notsoancientpelican]

First 3 minutes indicate to me that it’s unsuitable and unsafe to shoot.

[@garyknepper4546]

Not true partner. I have the bull barrel version. Never had ANY blow back. Very safe rifle.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

That is ridiculous.

[@АлександрИванович-ш5ъ]

Для Украины такое оружие мечта.

[@greggminkoff6733]

Good for you. You made a Shooting tutorial for dummies. Now YOU watch it.

[@mmatt]

I routinely shoot sub-MOA with rifles that are capable. This particular example simply wasn't up to the task.

[@ВолодимирВолодимир-с1й]

Шикарна вещ заздрю.

[@maizi9327]

Manifique

[@carlosjimenez4762]

Pistol with large barrel

[@mutiaraterpendamchanel5564]

Pleass you send me gun..

[@mrdestroyer7815]

30 km/h booo

[@hobbyaddict9908]

"accurate enough"? Sounds like someone is trying to justify spending all that money on that rifle. My old 10/22 would outshoot your Browning easily. The groups you got I would expect from shooting offhand. For such an expensive rifle I would be very disappointed. Even a cheap Marlin Model 60 shoots better and at about 1/4 the price.

[@mmatt]

Ya, I sold it almost immediately after this video. The Marlin 795 is my go-to semi-auto .22 and it's 10 times the rifle for way way less the price.

[@hobbyaddict9908]

@@mmatt FWIW, a gunsmith friend of mine told me he had several in because they didn't shoot worth a darn. He never could get them to shoot much better. The local dealer flogged everything Browning and told customers these were tack drivers. They did look great and functioned perfectly, they just didn't shoot well. The dealer took many of them back and returned them to Browning.

[@МанарбекКуанышев-ф7ъ]

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