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The BAR name has been around longer than most of us have been hunting, and the MK4 Hunter is the latest version of a rifle that has earned its keep in deer camps for generations. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, this one runs a short-stroke gas piston system with a seven-lug rotating bolt that locks directly into the barrel. That setup does two things well: it soaks up a noticeable amount of felt recoil compared to a bolt gun of similar weight, and it keeps lockup consistent for accuracy that holds its own against most hunting rifles. An Inflex recoil pad at the back takes even more sting out of the .30-06, which makes long practice sessions a lot more pleasant.
The Grade II Turkish walnut stock wears an oil finish that brings out the grain while adding a layer of moisture protection for wet mornings in the stand. Browning also includes shim adjustments for cast on/off and drop at the comb, so you can tune the fit to your build and your optic instead of adapting yourself to the rifle. The 22 inch fluted barrel and receiver both carry a non-reflective matte blued finish, which keeps glare down when the sun hits you at the wrong angle. At a hair over 7 pounds bare, it balances nicely and carries well for a semi-auto.
There are no iron sights on this model, and that is by design. The aluminum alloy receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is quick work, and the hole spacing matches what BARs have used for years. Feeding comes from a 4-round detachable magazine on a hinged floorplate, giving you 4+1 capacity and the option to top off without pulling the mag or drop the whole assembly for a fast swap. For whitetail, elk, hogs, or black bear, the .30-06 remains one of the most versatile big game cartridges going, and this rifle lets you send an accurate second shot faster than any bolt gun. It is a working hunting rifle with real wood and real history behind it.
No, this model ships without iron sights. The aluminum alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the hole spacing matches the pattern BARs have used for years, so finding mounts is easy. Most hunters top it with a scope in the 3-9x or similar range for big game work.
Field testing has shown groups well under two inches at 100 yards with quality hunting ammo, with some loads printing right around an inch for three shots. That is plenty for ethical shots on deer and elk at typical hunting distances. The seven-lug rotating bolt locks directly into the barrel, which is a big part of why the BAR shoots tighter than most autoloaders.
Yes, and it is one of the main reasons hunters pick the BAR. The short-stroke gas piston spreads the recoil impulse out over a longer period, and the Inflex recoil pad softens what is left. The result is a .30-06 that feels noticeably gentler than a bolt gun of the same weight, which helps with follow-up shots and range practice.
You can. Browning includes shims that adjust both cast on/off and drop at the comb, so you can fine-tune how the rifle mounts and where your eye lines up behind the scope. It is a feature normally found on higher-end shotguns, and it makes a real difference in getting comfortable behind the rifle.
| UPC | 023614861959 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 039008226 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30-06 Springfield |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 50.2500 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.6 |
| Package Width | 9.7 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 9.65 |
| Sights | No |
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