Browning Buck Mark Hunter .22 Tabletop Review - Episode
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- Browning Buck Mark Hunter Model .22 semi-automatic pistol review including pros and cons. Overview of the very accurate “Hunter” Model Browning Buck Mark .22 pistol. Made by the well known Browning Co, the Buck Mark Hunter sports a 7 ¼ inch heavy tapered bull barrel, TRUGLO/Marble Arms fiber-optic front sight and fully adjustable Pro-Target rear sights. With recommended cleaning procedures.
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Brought mine home tonight, I really like this pistol at suggested price. This Hunter is beautiful and an excellent value.
I agree. Enjoy. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
Just bought this gun today, doing the initial cleaning while I watch this. Tomorrow I break it in. Love how heavy it feels, should shoot really nice.
Congratulations! I think you'll enjoy the Hunter. I took mine to the range last week with a pistol scope attached. Very rewarding. Absolutely outstanding accuracy. If you haven't already, I hope you'll subscribe and check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
How you liking it so far?
@@mushroomking8304 I can hit a 6 inch group free hand and standing with the iron sights from 40-50 yards. Suppose that's a good enough answer.
To make the dissembly of the Buckmark much easier install a Striplin Custom Gunworks "Eliminator" recoil spring guide rod. Easy installation. Straighten a paper clip, insert in the small hole on the Eliminator guide rod to compress the spring. The entire slide slides off in one unit. Even the plastic bumper stays with the slide. Once you try the Eliminator rod you won't go back to OEM.
If this is an issue for you, indeed, for about $23, the Eliminator Browning Buckmark Recoil Guide Rod by Striplin could make the job easier. Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
Still waiting to find one to buy. Some places say they have no idea if it is available. But what you show is what I want. Even Browning does not list when available!
That's unfortunate, but the way it goes sometimes. The Hunter version has been a successful model for Browning for a very long time. Thanks for the information and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
Thank you for the great attention to detail. Could you review the mark 4.
You are very welcome and thanks for the positive comment. As for reviewing the Ruger MK IV, I'd be glad to as soon as one comes my way.
I just found this same model at my local Fleet Farm at the price you showed. I really like it and can’t wait to shoot it with my kids. Great review! I was looking into a 2020 model year new in box S&W 41 however I feel it was way overpriced.
The Browning Buck Mark Hunter is indeed an excellent choice and a great family legacy firearm. Hard to do better. Super accuracy and you can add an optic for even more enjoyment. And, as a 22, it won't break the bank to take the family shooting. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams. Best wishes.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 I will do that. I was recently able to try it out and I can say it shoots wonderfully. No optics are needed up to 200yards I’ve noticed. It’s honestly more accurate then my Ruger 10-22 currently. It should have come with more then one Magazine, being that they are now $45 each + tax and shipping. The last two in my future will be the S&W 41 and Colt Woodsman. Probably a very distant future. Maby I should trade in my HK USP,s because I honestly don’t like shooting them any more. The TX .22 is also one I’m very interested in.
Glad to hear it. Indeed, the Hunter's accuracy is unmatched. Also, I don't understand why Browning includes only one mag with the Hunter, but two with the Vision Models. As for the TX, no where as accurate as the Browning, but a heck of a lot of fun. Best Wishes.
I ordered one of this exact model from Browning in Sept and never got it....yet!
I know it's been a popular model. Given how quickly Browning drops a model for a new one, it's surprising the Hunter model has lasted as long as it has. Thanks for the comment and I hope you don't have to wait too much longer for your's to arrive.
Thank you much
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Yes, they are very accurate. However, the video states 6'' groups at 25 yards. These guns routinely shoot groups under 2'' at 25 yards and with a red dot or scope with loads they prefer, often under 1'' groups at 25 yards. I just bought my 2nd Buckmark. Its a 4'' barrel Buckmark Field Target with the full length rail on top and I really wasn't at all impressed at all with the trigger. My 1st Buckmark had a very nice 3lb trigger, while this new 1 came with a 5 3/4 - 6lb trigger. It was inconsistent in weight and had a good amount of grit in it. I pulled the sear spring and replaced it with a TandemKross Gearbox sear spring. This reduced the trigger pull to 4lbs. After applying some Teflon grease to the sear, hammer, trigger bar and boss and dry firing with snap caps a couple hundred times I removed the grease and the trigger is now stable and grit free at 3lbs. Once I install the TandemKross trigger (next week) it should be down to around 2 1/2lbs which for this type of pistol is acceptable to me.
So I'm told, but I'm not much of a marksman. Although I've done pretty well with a pistol scope on my Hunter. Very accurate pistol. Sounds like you've invested in some excellent upgrades. Thanks for sharing.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Just discovered your channel and watched several videos. Enjoyed them all. Keep them coming
I would have to disagree about newer designs being better, for .22 at least. And for context, I am a bit younger and own quite a few polymer framed duty pistols, so I'm really not biased. Most newer pistols chambered in .22 copy the design ethos of larger caliber duty pistols. While this undoubtedly makes them more compact, reliable, and rugged, I feel as though those aren't necessarily qualities that are needed in something chambered in .22 lr. Ballistically speaking, .22 was designed for target shooting and varmint/small game. The heavier and longer build of the Buckmark, as well as the rifle like action are what make the Buckmark so accurate and great for that. I honestly hope they never discontinue things like the Buckmark, or the Ruger 22 45.
I'm older obviously, but I've begun to acquire polymer gun only in the past ten years or so. However, when I think about guns that I'd never sell, they are almost always all metal construction. What I would consider family heirloom pieces ---they are all steel. Just the way it is. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
When you shot with lead and/or cheap ammo, how often do you completely disassemble it to clean it? Thanks
Depends. If I don't have any plans to take it out again anytime soon, I'll go ahead and do a thorough cleaning. That's just me. I have a thing about storing my guns dirty, so I'm probably guilty of being a bit obsessive. Now I'll tell you that I buy a lot of used guns and they are almost always poorly cleaned, yet seem just fine once they are cleaned up. The problem with 22s is of course, how dirty the gun gets. Eventually, function will be affected. But, in my opinion, as long as the gun is oiled you can go for some time without a thorough breakdown cleaning of a Buck Mark.
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I want a longer barrel for the Buck Mark... cannot find them anywhere. (Threaded) thanks for your review!!
I'm only aware of the 5.5" threaded barrels. I don't see where anyone makes the 7.5" in a threaded version. You never know, someone might in the future. Good luck and you are welcome.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Tactical Solutions used to sell a 7.25" threaded barrel for the Buckmark. They seam to have disconnected it about 5 years ago. Now they only sell 5.5" and 4" threaded barrels for the Buckmark.
You got me interested in installing the Browning OEM Hunter SE rail on my Buckmark. My Buckmark started as a Camper model. Changed to a Bullseye 7¼” barrel.
I received the Hunter rail but the original rear sights were too narrow. Found a wider Target rear sight that was recommended. The screws used on the original plastic base rear sights do not fit on the Hunter rail. The countersunk Allen head screws are too wide on top. They cannot fit the the bottom of the Hunter rail. What size screw should I use. Should there be two different lengths? A long screw for the rear, and, a shorter screw for the front? Allen head or flat tip? Or, possibly a Phillips head?
Interesting challenge. When I look at my 10 year old Buck Mark Hunter, the two Allen screws look the same, but I don't know enough about your situation. Regardless, I have a really small, but good ACE Hardware store in my area. They are my go-to store for fasteners. If you've got a similar hardware store with a good fastener selection you could probably find what you need to replace the screws with black or stainless steel Allen-head screws with the proper thread length and width heads. If you take the parts and screws in to them (not the gun itself) and tell them what you need, they should be able to give you a few different ones to try. These screws are really cheap, so just get an assortment with the proper threads and experiment. That's what I usually do. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question. Hope this helps. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 : Good idea on locations to get the machine screws I need. Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Home Depo, Tru Value and a Fastenal store are in town.
It's been an learning experience upgrading my Buckmark. Now if I can get as fast as some of the Steel Challenge shooters that complete in the local gun club. Some are less than seven seconds per stage. That's five steel plates in less than seven seconds. I've heard most people that go to the Steel Challenge Nationals are even faster.
Nice pistol 🔫
Yes it is. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
Want optics and threaded bull barrel look at the Buck Mark Hunter 5.9
Just a rail and threads ->Buck Mark Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready
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Reference to the grips, are they ambidextrous, ie will a left handed person be able to shoot it without having to changing the grip.
Yes. The molded wood grips on my Hunter model are indeed ambidextrous. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
I’m left handed. The only problem is releasing the slide and pinching skin. It is a learning curve living in a right handed world.
Nothin but wood and iron. Nice piece!
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I wonder if it will handle the CCI stingers
Thanks for watching and taking time to ask a question. As for CCI Stingers, I don't see why not. The general view of the Buck Mark is that it's accurate and very well made. However, most 22 ammo is notoriously dirty and susceptible to failure. That's why you'll often hear the qualifier that the gun be cleaned and properly oiled. Bulk ammo is usually worse. However CCI is considered by many to be at the top of the heap when it comes to higher quality ammo. CCI Mini Mags have received some of the highest praise by Buck Mark owners. Finally, hotter 22 loads like Stingers and Mini Mags seem to work better although some gun manufacturers ( like Phoenix) warn against them.
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I run Stingers through my Hunter with no problem. They are as accurate as regular CCI.
You need to show both sides!!! ....360
So I've been told. Sorry. This was one of very first videos and I was still learning camera stuff. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
Thanks for the video. However, if taking it down (disassemble) is a task then I say, forget about it!!!
NOT FOR ME
Yep, you're not alone in that view. I totally understand. The awesome accuracy may not be worth it for many. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on CZcams.
You got cheated on your top rail because it only has four slots and my buddies has eight
That could be, but mine was produced more than ten years ago. As you know, Browning has continuously changed its Buck Mark designs so it's common to see these kinds of differences even within a variation. The Hunter is somewhat amazing because it is still in production and hasn't really changed all that much. Thanks for watching.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 great info
That was actually a recent change that they made. A lot of people agree that the older Buckmark Hunter with less slots looks a bit better, so it has appreciated in price slightly.