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The .243 Winchester has earned its keep for generations as a do-it-all cartridge for deer, antelope, and coyotes, and the Browning AB3 gives it a home that can take a beating. This version steps up from the standard AB3 with a Tungsten Cerakote finish across the barrel and receiver, which holds up to rain, sweat, and truck-bed abuse far better than traditional bluing. The OD Green composite stock with textured grip panels rounds out a rifle that looks sharp and shrugs off the kind of weather that ruins a walnut stock's day.
The 22 inch free-floating sporter contour barrel runs a 1:10 twist, which stabilizes everything from light varmint loads up through 100 grain deer bullets. The muzzle is threaded M13x.75 and ships with a radial muzzle brake installed plus a thread protector, so you can run it braked, capped, or add a suppressor down the road. In a .243, the brake takes recoil from mild to nearly nothing, which makes this a smart pick for younger hunters or anyone teaching a new shooter. An Inflex recoil pad soaks up whatever is left.
The action carries features you would expect on pricier rifles: a top-tang safety that falls right under your thumb, a bolt unlock button that lets you cycle rounds with the safety engaged, and a larger hex-shaped bolt knob that is easy to grab with gloves on. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round box magazine for 4+1 total capacity. The steel receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting bases and a scope is a quick job with no gunsmith visit.
At 49.9 inches overall with a trim sporter barrel, the AB3 carries well on long walks to the stand and handles cleanly in a blind or shooting house. It is the kind of rifle you buy once, zero, and hunt with for decades without babying it. If you want a .243 that is suppressor-ready out of the box and built for real weather, this one checks the boxes.
Yes, it ships with a radial muzzle brake installed on the M13x.75 threaded muzzle, plus a thread protector if you prefer a clean barrel profile. Browning also offers the Recoil Hawg Sporter brake separately if you want even more recoil reduction. The threading also opens the door to running a suppressor with the right adapter.
You will need to, since this model ships without iron sights. The steel receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just add bases and rings for the scope of your choice. AB3 bases are widely available and installation takes only a few minutes with basic tools.
The .243 Win is a proven crossover cartridge that handles varmints and predators with light bullets and whitetail, mule deer, and antelope with 90 to 100 grain loads. The 1:10 twist barrel stabilizes that full range well. With the included brake taming what little recoil the .243 has, it is also a great choice for new or smaller-framed hunters.
Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating that resists rust, scratches, and general wear noticeably better than traditional bluing or even stainless steel. Paired with the weather-resistant OD Green composite stock, this AB3 is built for rainy timber, snowy stands, and dusty truck rides. Normal cleaning and a light wipe-down are all it really needs.
| UPC | 023614864257 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035842211 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | TUNGSTEN |
| Length | 49.9000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 4.0 |
| Package Width | 7.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 8.9 |
| Sights | No |
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