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Browning AB3 Composite Stalker Rifle .300 Win Mag 26″ Barrel

UPC: 023614398271

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Description

Some rifles are built to sit in a safe looking pretty. The AB3 Composite Stalker is built to ride in a truck, get rained on, and still put a bullet where you want it when a bull steps out at 400 yards. Browning took the accuracy DNA from the A-Bolt line and packed it into a straightforward hunting rifle, and this .300 Win Mag version wears the full 26-inch barrel that magnum cartridges need to reach their potential. That extra tube length wrings more velocity out of every round, which matters when you're stretching shots across a canyon or a cut bean field.

What Makes the AB3 Stalker Shoot

The barrel is button rifled with a 1:10 twist, free floated in the stock, and finished with a recessed target crown to protect the muzzle and keep gas release uniform shot after shot. Browning's integrated trigger breaks clean at around 3.5 pounds right out of the box, no gunsmith visit required. The bolt runs on a short 60 degree lift, so you can cycle fast without banging your knuckles on scope turrets, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped with beefy 8-40 screw holes for a rock solid optic mount. A bolt unlock button lets you open the action and unload with the top tang safety still engaged, which is a feature you learn to appreciate on cold mornings with gloved hands.

Built for Hard Hunts, Not the Display Case

The matte black composite stock shrugs off rain, snow, and swings in temperature that would have a wood stock shifting your zero. Textured grip panels and a right-hand palm swell keep it planted when things get wet, and sling swivel studs come standard. Up front of your shoulder, the Inflex recoil pad soaks up a good chunk of the .300 Win Mag's push and directs the comb down and away from your cheek, so follow-up shots come easier than you'd expect from a magnum.

The rifle feeds from a detachable box magazine holding three belted magnum rounds, and the whole package stays trim enough to carry up a ridge without complaint. For elk, mule deer, moose, or long poke whitetails, this is a lot of rifle in a no-nonsense wrapper.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Browning
  • Model: AB3 Composite Stalker
  • MPN: 035800229
  • UPC: 023614398271
  • Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
  • Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
  • Barrel Length: 26 inches
  • Barrel: Free-Floated, Button Rifled, Recessed Target Crown
  • Twist Rate: 1:10
  • Capacity: 3+1, Detachable Box Magazine
  • Trigger: Approx. 3.5 lb Single Stage
  • Stock: Matte Black Composite with Textured Grip Panels
  • Finish: Matte Blued
  • Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts
  • Safety: Two-Position Top Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
  • Recoil Pad: Inflex Technology

What’s Included

  • Browning AB3 Composite Stalker rifle
  • One 3-round detachable box magazine
  • Owner's manual
  • Trigger lock

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Browning AB3 Composite Stalker come with sights or a scope?

No, the AB3 ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver comes drilled and tapped using stout 8-40 screws, so you get a very solid mounting platform for bases and rings. Plan on budgeting for a quality scope, since this rifle is meant to be a glass-topped hunting rig.

Why does this .300 Win Mag version have a 26-inch barrel instead of 22?

Browning gives the magnum chamberings in the AB3 line a longer 26-inch barrel while standard calibers get 22 inches. The extra length lets the slow-burning powders in .300 Win Mag build more velocity, which translates to flatter trajectories and more retained energy downrange. For a long-range big game cartridge, it's the right call.

How bad is the recoil on the AB3 Stalker in .300 Win Mag?

The .300 Win Mag has some push, no way around that, but the Inflex recoil pad does real work absorbing it and steering the comb down and away from your face. Most hunters find it very manageable from field positions. If you're recoil sensitive, a good pad on your shoulder at the bench or lighter 150-grain loads will make range sessions more pleasant.

Is the AB3 Composite Stalker accurate enough for long-range hunting?

Yes. The free-floated, button-rifled barrel gets a hand-reamed chamber and recessed target crown, and the integrated trigger breaks clean at roughly 3.5 pounds. With a decent scope and ammo the rifle likes, it delivers the kind of hunting accuracy that handles honest long shots on elk and deer. Let the barrel cool between groups when working up loads and it will reward you.

Additional information

UPC

023614398271

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

035800229

Action

ATF Type

RIFLE

Barrel Finish

Matte Blued

Barrel Length

26"

Caliber/Gauge

.300 Winchester Magnum

Capacity

3

Color

BLUED

Length

50.5000

Model

Number of Magazines

1 3 rd.

Package Height

3.4

Package Width

7.4

Product Type

Rifle

Safety

Top Tang

Shipping Weight

8.9

Sights

Drilled & Tapped

Units per Box

1

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