Browning AB3 Hunter .243 Win 22in Matte Blued Walnut

The Browning AB3 Hunter is a purpose-built bolt-action hunting rifle that balances traditional styling with modern accuracy features. Chambered in .243 Winchester, it pairs a 22-inch free-floating, button-rifled barrel with a satin black walnut stock for consistent performance in the field. The action includes a 60-degree bolt lift with three locking lugs and a bolt unlock button that allows the bolt to be opened with the top-tang safety engaged. Finished with a matte blued receiver and drilled and tapped for optics, the AB3 Hunter is configured for practical hunting and precision shooting applications.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .243 Winchester.
• It uses a bolt-action design with a rotating bolt head and three locking lugs.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and is free-floating and precision button-rifled.
• The barrel features a recessed target crown and a 1:10″ rate of twist.
• The stock is a satin black walnut finished with checkering and an Inflex recoil pad.
• The receiver and barrel have a matte blued finish and the receiver is drilled & tapped for scope mounts.
• The overall length is 42 inches for a full-size field rifle.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 6 lbs 13 oz.
• Feeding is via a detachable box magazine (magazine capacity information is inconsistent in source data).
• Additional features include Inflex recoil pad and swivel studs installed for sling attachment.

With a blend of traditional walnut styling and Browning’s proven A-Bolt mechanics, the AB3 Hunter is configured to deliver dependable, practical accuracy for field work and longer-range varmint or small-game applications. Its free-floating, button-rifled barrel and drilled-and-tapped receiver make it straightforward to mount optics and tune for consistent groups, while the Inflex recoil pad and ergonomic stock geometry aid comfortable follow-up shots during extended days afield.