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The BAR has been the benchmark for autoloading hunting rifles since Bruce Browning brought the civilian version to market, and this MK3 Speed in .308 Win shows why the design keeps sticking around. The short-stroke gas piston soaks up a noticeable chunk of felt recoil, so follow-up shots come quick and comfortable when a buck does not drop on the first one. Behind that piston sits a seven-lug rotary bolt locking into a recessed bolt face, with the barrel and receiver wrapping the cartridge in three rings of steel. That tight breech-to-chamber lockup is where the BAR earns its reputation for grouping like a bolt gun.
The Speed treatment trims this rifle down for hunters who cover ground. The 22 inch hammer-forged barrel is fluted to shed weight and stiffen things up, and it hangs off a lightweight alloy receiver that keeps the whole package right around seven pounds. Barrel and receiver both wear Smoked Bronze Cerakote, a finish that laughs at rain, snow, and sweaty truck gun cases. The composite stock is dipped in Browning's OVIX camo and is shim-adjustable, so you can tweak the fit to your build instead of adapting your cheek weld to the rifle. An Inflex recoil pad on the back end pulls the comb down and away from your face under recoil, which your cheekbone will appreciate with hotter .308 loads.
Cartridges feed from a detachable box magazine that clips into a hinged floorplate, a clever setup that lets you top off in place or swap mags fast when a second tag is on the line. Capacity is 4+1 of .308, plenty for deer, hogs, or black bear. The receiver ships without sights but comes drilled and tapped, so mounting your favorite scope is a quick job. Add in the crossbolt safety and a crisp single-stage trigger, and you have a rifle that handles like a classic BAR but wears gear built for modern hunts. If your season involves quick shots in bad weather, this one belongs on the short list.
No sights come mounted on this model. The receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need a set of bases or a rail compatible with the BAR MK3 pattern and you are ready to mount glass. Most hunters run a mid-power scope on this rifle since it is built for big game distances.
The BAR line has built its reputation on closing the gap with bolt guns. The seven-lug rotary bolt locks into a recessed bolt face with a very precise breech-to-chamber fit, and the fluted hammer-forged barrel keeps shots consistent. With quality ammo it is a legitimate deer rifle well past typical hunting ranges, and the gas system gives you faster, softer follow-ups than any bolt action can.
It uses a detachable box magazine that attaches to a hinged floorplate. You can swing the floorplate open and top off the magazine without removing it, or pop the whole assembly out and swap in a loaded spare. Capacity is 4 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.
Yes, the OVIX camo composite stock is shim-adjustable, so you can change the cast and drop to match your build and get a natural cheek weld behind your optic. It also wears an Inflex recoil pad that directs the comb down and away from your face on recoil, which pairs nicely with the soft-shooting gas piston system.
| UPC | 023614852414 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 031072218 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | CAMOFLAGE |
| Length | 47 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.7 |
| Package Width | 9.7 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 9.7 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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