Description
The BAR has been the benchmark for hunting autoloaders since 1967, and the MK4 Hunter Composite is the newest chapter in that story. This one runs the classic .30-06 Springfield through a 22-inch fluted barrel with a non-reflective matte blued finish, so there's no glare to give you away when a buck steps out. The gas piston system and seven-lug rotary bolt do double duty here: they cycle rounds reliably and soak up a real chunk of felt recoil, which is one of the biggest reasons hunters pick a BAR over a bolt gun in the first place. When a second shot needs to happen in a hurry, this rifle is ready before you are.
Built for the Field, Not the Safe
The Hunter Composite wears a synthetic stock that shrugs off rain, snow, and truck-bed abuse without complaint. Overmolded grip panels keep your hands planted in wet weather, and the raised SoftFlex cheekpad lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. Shim adjustments for cast and drop let you tune the fit to your build, something you rarely see at this level. An Inflex recoil pad on the back end takes even more sting out of the .30-06, and the whole package comes in right around 7 pounds 2 ounces thanks to the lightweight aluminum alloy receiver.
Feeding and Optics on the BAR MK4
The hinged floorplate houses a detachable 4-round box magazine, so you can top off through the floorplate or swap the whole mag, whichever suits your style. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, and Browning kept the same base hole spacing the BAR has used for generations, so mounting glass is straightforward. There are no iron sights, which is fine, because this rifle deserves a good scope anyway.
Why the MK4 Hunter Earns Its Spot
Deer drives, elk timber, bear over bait, anywhere a fast follow-up matters, this is the rifle that gets reached for. The gold-tone trigger breaks cleanly for a semi-auto hunting gun, the action runs like it has somewhere to be, and the .30-06 handles just about any big game on the continent. It's a proven design refined over five decades, and it shows.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: BAR MK4 Hunter Composite
- Manufacturer Part Number: 039007226
- UPC: 023614861898
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Semi-Auto, Gas Piston Operated
- Barrel Length: 22 in, Fluted
- Barrel Finish: Non-Reflective Matte Blued
- Receiver: Lightweight Aluminum Alloy, Matte Black, Drilled & Tapped
- Stock: Composite, Shim-Adjustable with SoftFlex Cheekpad
- Recoil Pad: Inflex
- Capacity: 4+1
- Magazine: Detachable Box, Hinged Floorplate
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs 2 oz
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
What’s Included
- Browning BAR MK4 Hunter Composite rifle
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Browning BAR MK4 Hunter come with sights or a scope?
No, this model ships without iron sights. The alloy receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory, and Browning kept the same scope base hole spacing the BAR line has used for years, so bases and rings are easy to find. Plan on adding an optic before your first range trip.
How does the recoil on the BAR MK4 in .30-06 compare to a bolt-action?
Noticeably softer. The gas piston system bleeds off a good amount of energy as it cycles the action, and the Inflex recoil pad handles the rest. It's one of the main reasons hunters choose a BAR, since you get full .30-06 performance with less punishment and faster follow-up shots.
Is the magazine on the BAR MK4 Hunter removable?
Yes, it uses Browning's hinged floorplate design with a detachable 4-round box magazine. You can swing the floorplate open and top off rounds in place, or pop the magazine out entirely and swap in a loaded spare. It's a flexible setup that works well in the field.
Can the stock on the BAR MK4 Hunter Composite be adjusted for fit?
It can. The composite stock accepts shims that adjust both cast and drop at comb, letting you tailor the fit to your frame and shooting style. The raised SoftFlex cheekpad also helps get your eye lined up correctly behind a mounted scope.





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