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Plenty of compact rifles feel like an afterthought, like someone just hacked a few inches off a stock and called it a day. The Browning AB3 Micro Stalker is different. Browning scaled the whole package to fit a smaller-framed hunter, starting with a 13 inch length of pull that lets a shorter-armed shooter get their hand on the grip comfortably instead of stretching for it. The 20 inch barrel trims weight off the front end too, so the rifle balances properly for a young hunter or a smaller adult who is tired of wrestling full-size guns into position.
Under the black synthetic stock is the same recipe that earned the AB3 its reputation as a working hunter's rifle. The free-floated, button-rifled barrel wears a matte blued finish and a target crown, and the 1:12 twist stabilizes the classic .308 bullet weights that put deer, hogs, and black bear on the ground every fall. The bolt runs a short 60 degree lift, which keeps your knuckles clear of the scope and makes follow-up shots quick. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting glass is straightforward. A top tang safety sits right under your thumb, and the bolt unlock button lets you cycle rounds out with the safety still engaged, a feature worth having when you are teaching someone new the ropes.
At 6 pounds 6 ounces with a 39.4 inch overall length, this rifle carries easily all day and slips through brush and blinds without snagging. The recoil pad does real work taming .308 in a light gun, and the textured grip panels on the stock keep things secure when the weather turns ugly. The detachable 5 round magazine drops free for easy loading and unloading, and sling swivel studs come installed from the factory. For a kid stepping up to their first centerfire, or anyone who shoots better with a shorter stock, this is a rifle that fits right, runs smooth, and will not get outgrown in a season or two thanks to a chambering that handles nearly any North American hunt.
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or an optic. The steel receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can bolt on bases and rings and mount the scope of your choice. Most buyers pair it with a compact 3-9x hunting scope, which suits the .308 and keeps the overall package light.
It is one of the better options out there for young or smaller-framed hunters. The 13 inch length of pull and shorter 20 inch barrel are sized so a smaller shooter can mount the rifle naturally instead of fighting a stock that is too long. The recoil pad also takes real bite out of the .308, which helps new hunters build confidence instead of a flinch.
Not likely. The .308 Winchester handles everything from whitetail and hogs to black bear and elk at reasonable ranges, so the cartridge grows with the hunter. Even if they eventually move to a full-size stock, a .308 bolt gun stays useful for decades.
It lets you open the bolt and cycle rounds out of the rifle while the top tang safety stays in the on position. That means you can unload at the truck or the base of the stand without ever taking the gun off safe. It is a smart feature for any hunter, and especially handy when supervising a newer shooter.
| UPC | 023614439172 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035808218 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 50.1000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 5 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Top Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 8.4 |
| Sights | Drilled & Tapped |
| Units per Box | 1 |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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