The Browning AB3 Micro Stalker .308 Winchester Rifle is a short-action bolt-action rifle sized for shorter-reach shooters, chambered in .308 Winchester (Browning part no. 035808218). Browning gives it a 20-inch barrel, a 13-inch length of pull and a weather-resistant composite stock with textured grip panels, plus a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. The .308 Winchester is a short-action hunting cartridge with a wide selection of factory ammunition. It suits a smaller-framed hunter, or anyone who wants a handy truck and blind rifle.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, a short-action cartridge with plentiful factory loads.
• Barrel length is 20 inches, a sporter-contour steel barrel, free-floated in the stock.
• Magazine capacity is 4 rounds in a detachable box magazine, which makes reloading and unloading quick.
• The rate of twist is 1:12, the rifling pitch Browning cuts for this chambering.
• The rifle is a short-action bolt-action design with a short 60-degree bolt lift that clears scope turrets.
• A top-tang safety sits within easy reach of the shooting hand.
• The stock is weather-resistant composite with textured grip panels, which shrugs off rain and rough handling.
• The finish is matte blued on the barrel and receiver, a non-reflective surface for the field.
• The recoil pad is a Pachmayr Decelerator, softening the push on the shoulder.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, so an optic goes on with standard bases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The detachable box magazine holds 4 rounds, per Browning’s specifications for this model.

Is it sized for a smaller shooter? It has a 13-inch length of pull, a 20-inch barrel and an overall length of 39-3/8 inches.

Can I mount a scope on this rifle? Yes. Browning lists the receiver as drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Scopes, rings and bases are sold separately.

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