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The AB3 has quietly become one of the better values in the bolt gun world, and this Mossy Oak Bottomland version in .243 Winchester might be the sweetest configuration of the bunch. You get Browning's proven three-lug action with a smooth 60-degree bolt lift that keeps your hand clear of scope turrets, a free-floating 22-inch sporter contour barrel, and a matte blued finish over the barreled action that won't flash sunlight at a wary buck. The composite stock is molded with textured grip panels and shrugs off rain, mud, and treestand abuse without a second thought.
The .243 is already a soft shooter, but Browning threads the muzzle (M13x0.75) and ships this rifle with a radial brake installed, which knocks felt recoil down to something closer to a .223. That makes it a fantastic setup for younger hunters, smaller-framed folks, or anyone who wants to watch impacts through the scope. Prefer a quieter muzzle? A thread protector comes in the box, so you can spin the brake off for hunting season and screw it back on for range days. The Inflex recoil pad soaks up whatever little push is left.
Mossy Oak Bottomland is the classic pattern for flooded timber and hardwoods, and it covers the entire stock here. Paired with the non-reflective blued metal, this rifle disappears in the stand. The detachable box magazine holds four rounds, the top tang safety falls right under your thumb, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting a scope is quick work. At around 6 pounds 9 ounces bare, it carries easy on long walks to the back forty.
For whitetails, antelope, hogs, and coyotes, a .243 bolt gun with this little recoil and Browning's reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy is hard to argue with. It's a rifle you can hand to a first-time deer hunter or carry yourself for decades.
Yes. The barrel is threaded M13x0.75 and Browning includes a thread protector in the box, so you can run the rifle with or without the radial brake. Plenty of hunters pull the brake for the woods to cut down on muzzle blast, then reinstall it for range sessions. Browning's Recoil Hawg brake is also an option if you want even more recoil reduction.
No, it ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so all you need is a set of bases and rings for the scope of your choice. Most buyers pair it with a 3-9x or similar hunting scope and are ready to zero in one range trip.
It's one of the better choices out there for exactly that. The .243 Winchester is a mild-recoiling round to begin with, and the factory radial brake plus the Inflex recoil pad make this rifle feel closer to a .223 on the shoulder. At around six and a half pounds it's also light enough for smaller hunters to handle in the stand.
The AB3 has a solid reputation for shooting well with factory ammo, and independent testing of this exact .243 configuration produced sub-inch groups with the majority of loads tried. The free-floating sporter barrel and consistent action are big contributors. As with any bolt gun, expect it to favor certain loads, so try a few brands and bullet weights to find what yours likes best.
| UPC | 023614864189 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035841211 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 50 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 9.0 |
| Sights | No |
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