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The BAR has been the benchmark for autoloading hunting rifles since Bruce Browning first put the civilian version on the map, and the MK3 keeps that tradition rolling with modern touches. This .243 Winchester version wears a 22 inch hammer-forged sporter barrel in polished blue, mated to an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy receiver with a satin nickel finish and high-relief engraving of the Browning logo and filigree. The oiled Grade II Turkish walnut stock has crisp cut checkering, a fluted comb, and a full pistol grip that fills the hand nicely. It looks like a rifle you would be proud to pull out of the truck at deer camp, and it shoots like one too.
The heart of this rifle is its gas-operated action with a seven-lug rotary bolt that locks directly into the barrel. That setup does two things for you. First, it soaks up a chunk of felt recoil, and in a mild cartridge like .243 Win the result is a rifle that is genuinely pleasant to shoot, even for younger or smaller-framed hunters. Second, that precise breech-to-chamber lockup delivers the kind of accuracy folks usually expect from a bolt gun. The rigid action bar and inertia block linkage cut down barrel vibration, and a built-in buffering system reduces wear on the action over years of use. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is straightforward.
Chambered in .243 Winchester with a 1:10 twist, this MK3 is a natural for whitetail, antelope, hogs, and coyotes, and the quick second shot from a semi-auto is a real advantage when a follow-up matters. Rounds feed from a detachable 4-round box magazine with a hinged floorplate, so reloads are quick and there is no digging around in the snow for a dropped mag. At 7 pounds 2 ounces with a 43 3/8 inch overall length, it balances well on the shoulder and is easy to still-hunt with. The stock is shim adjustable for cast and drop, so you can fine-tune the fit, and steel sling swivel studs come installed. A crossbolt safety and gold-plated single-stage trigger round out a rifle that blends classic looks with real field performance.
No, this model ships without iron sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount a scope base and optic of your choice. Most buyers pair it with a standard hunting scope in the 3-9x or 2-10x range for deer and varmint work.
Yes, accuracy is what the BAR line is known for. The seven-lug rotary bolt locks directly into the hammer-forged barrel, and the rigid action bar linkage reduces barrel vibration, which is why so many people describe it as shooting like a bolt gun. With ammo it likes, it is well suited to typical .243 hunting distances and then some.
Very mild. The .243 Winchester is already a soft-shooting cartridge, and the gas-operated action spreads the recoil impulse out even further. That combination makes this rifle a great pick for newer hunters, smaller-framed folks, or anyone who wants quick, comfortable follow-up shots.
The BAR MK3 uses a detachable box magazine attached to a hinged floorplate. You can swing the floorplate open to top off rounds without removing anything, or pop the magazine out entirely and swap in a loaded spare. It holds 4 rounds, giving you 4+1 total capacity.
| UPC | 023614439646 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 031047211 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | Nickel |
| Length | 50.5500 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 9.7 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 10.1 |
| Sights | No |
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