Browning AB3 Hunter .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle – Walnut Stock, 22" Matte-Blued Barrel
This AB3 Hunter pairs Browning’s 60° three-lug bolt with Miroku’s precise Japanese manufacturing, delivering smooth cycling and consistent accuracy in a lightweight .243 Win package. Its satin-finished walnut stock, free-floated sporter barrel, and Inflex recoil pad give hunters a balanced rifle that tames recoil while staying easy to carry.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: Very minimal blemishing in a few spots. Functions great.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Detachable Browning AB3 flush-fit polymer magazine
The three-lug bolt lifts just 60°, clearing low-mounted optics faster than traditional 90° actions and speeding follow-up shots. A bolt-unlock button lets you unload with the tang safety still engaged, a Browning hallmark that adds peace of mind in the field.
The 22" chrome-moly steel barrel is free-floated for consistent harmonics, finished in matte blue to cut glare, and cut with a recessed target crown to protect accuracy. A 1-in-10 twist stabilizes common .243 hunting loads for varmints or deer.
The satin walnut stock features a straight comb, right-hand palm-swell pistol grip, crisp cut checkering, and pre-installed sling-swivel studs. Browning’s Inflex recoil pad angles recoil down and away from the cheek, softening the already mild .243 Win impulse.
At just over six pounds (unscoped), this full-size rifle remains easy to shoulder on long stalks yet offers a 13.5" length of pull that fits most shooters, including younger hunters moving up to centerfire calibers.