Rifle: Browning A-bolt, reviews, opinions?

[roklok]

I hate to be the voice of dissent, but the Browning A Bolts, at least the earlier ones, are more prone to misfiring than most bolt rifles. I attribute this to the short bolt lift which necessitates compromises to be made with cocking (cock on open like most all modern bolt rifles). The striker has less energy than most bolt rifles. To make up for reduced striker force, the firing pin is smaller diameter than other bolt actions such as Mausers, Winchesters, or Remingtons. I personally know of three different A-Bolt rifles that misfired with factory ammo causing their owners to lose opportunities at deer. I am sure some will object, and it sounds like some here have used them successfully for dangerous game, but I would not use them for any hunting of importance.