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Plenty of youth rifles feel like an afterthought. The Browning AB3 Micro Stalker doesn't. It's a genuine AB3 action scaled to fit smaller-framed hunters, and the pairing with 6.5 Creedmoor is about as smart as it gets. Mild recoil, flat trajectory, and enough energy for deer, antelope, and hogs at practical hunting distances. Add the Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, one of the softest pads in the business, and you've got a rifle a new hunter can practice with all afternoon without developing a flinch.
The stock carries a 13-inch length of pull, which lets a shooter with shorter arms reach the grip naturally instead of stretching for it. The 20-inch barrel trims weight off the front end, so the whole rifle balances better in smaller hands and swings easier in the timber. At roughly 6.6 pounds and just over 39 inches overall, it's an easy carry on long walks to the stand. And that shorter barrel isn't just about handling. It's free-floated, button rifled, and finished with a recessed target crown, with a 1:8 twist that stabilizes the heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullets people like to hunt with.
The bolt runs on Browning's three-lug design with a short 60 degree lift, which keeps your hand clear of the scope and makes fast follow-up shots feel natural. The top tang safety sits right under your thumb for either hand, and a bolt unlock button lets you cycle the action to load or unload with the safety still on. A 5-round detachable box magazine drops free for quick, simple loading. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is straightforward.
The matte blued metalwork and black synthetic stock with textured grip panels shrug off weather and rough handling, and the installed sling swivel studs are ready for a sling or bipod from day one. This is the kind of rifle that starts as a kid's first deer gun and ends up staying in the family. Well worth a spot in the safe.
It's one of the better options out there. The 13-inch length of pull fits shorter arms, the 20-inch barrel keeps weight off the front end for steadier offhand shooting, and the Pachmayr Decelerator pad paired with the mild-recoiling 6.5 Creedmoor keeps range sessions comfortable. It's also a full-quality Browning action, so it won't get outgrown the way some entry-level youth guns do.
No, there are no iron sights and no scope in the box. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so you can mount a scope base and rings of your choice. Browning also offers an integrated scope mount system designed specifically for the AB3 if you want a clean, matched setup.
The barrel has a 1:8 twist, which stabilizes the full range of common 6.5 Creedmoor bullets, including the popular 140 to 147 grain hunting and match loads. The barrel is free-floated and button rifled with a recessed target crown, so it's set up well for accuracy. You'll give up a little velocity versus a 22-inch tube, but not enough to matter at normal hunting ranges.
Plenty of smaller-framed adults choose this rifle on purpose. The 13-inch length of pull suits anyone with a shorter reach, and lots of hunters appreciate the compact, quick-handling feel in a blind or thick cover. If you're average height or taller with long arms, the standard AB3 Composite Stalker will likely fit you better.
| UPC | 023614442813 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035808282 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 50.2000 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 5 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Top Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 8.45 |
| Sights | Drilled & Tapped |
| Model | |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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