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There's a reason the BAR has been the benchmark for hunting autoloaders for nearly sixty years, and the MK4 Hunter is the most refined version of it yet. This one is chambered in .243 Winchester, a pairing that makes a lot of sense. The .243 is already a gentle cartridge, and running it through Browning's gas piston system takes the recoil down to almost nothing. That means faster, more controlled follow-up shots on deer, antelope, or coyotes, and a rifle that new hunters and recoil-sensitive folks can shoot well without flinching.
The action is the heart of this rifle. A short-stroke gas piston cycles a seven-lug rotary bolt that locks directly into the barrel, keeping the breech-to-chamber relationship tight and consistent for accuracy. Because gas never enters the receiver, the action stays cleaner longer, and an integrated buffer cuts down wear and stress on the operating system over years of use. The action bar and inertia block link-up also tames barrel vibration, which shows up on paper. Up top, the lightweight alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and the 22-inch fluted barrel sheds weight while its matte blued finish keeps glare off your position. All in, the rifle weighs right around 7 pounds 2 ounces and feeds from a detachable 4-round magazine.
The Grade II Turkish walnut stock is the kind of wood you don't see much anymore on a working rifle. It wears an oil finish that brings out the grain and helps shrug off moisture, plus crisp cut checkering for grip in wet weather. Better still, it ships with shim adjustments for cast and drop at the comb, so you can tweak the fit until your eye lands naturally behind the scope every time you shoulder it. The MK4's vertical grip and scalloped forearm round out a rifle that points quickly and settles fast, exactly what you want when a buck steps out with no warning.
No, this model ships without iron sights. The alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, so plan on adding a base and rings along with your optic. Browning's integrated scope mount systems for the BAR are a popular, low-profile option.
The MK4 keeps the proven gas piston action and seven-lug rotary bolt but updates the ergonomics and styling. You get a more vertical grip for an easier reach to the trigger, a scalloped forearm for better control, and an integrated buffer that reduces wear on the operating system. It also retains the shim-adjustable stock so you can fine-tune cast and drop at the comb.
Very mild. The .243 Winchester is already soft on the shoulder, and the gas piston system spreads the recoil impulse out even further, with an Inflex recoil pad soaking up what's left. That makes this a great pick for younger hunters, smaller-framed folks, or anyone who wants quick, comfortable follow-up shots.
The .243 Winchester is a classic dual-purpose cartridge. With heavier 90 to 100 grain bullets it handles whitetail, mule deer, and antelope cleanly at practical hunting ranges, while lighter bullets in the 55 to 80 grain range make it a solid coyote and varmint round. The 1:10 twist barrel stabilizes the popular hunting-weight bullets well.
| UPC | 023614861928 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 039008211 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 50.0500 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 |
| Sights | No |
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