Browning AB3 Composite Stalker .270 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Free-Floated Barrel, 4+1, Miroku Japan (2024)
This AB3 Composite Stalker stands out as a recent-production Browning in .270 Win with a 22 in free-floated, button-rifled sporter barrel and a recessed crown. It features the AB3 three-lug, 60-degree-lift bolt, a detachable box magazine, and Browning's tang safety with bolt-lock override. Manufactured by Miroku in Japan, this example includes an installed one-piece Picatinny scope base with two rings and comes in excellent overall condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example shows minimal prior use.
What’s Included
- Browning factory box
- Browning AB3 owner's manual
- One-piece Picatinny scope base with two scope rings (installed)
- AB3 detachable box magazine
The Composite Stalker configuration pairs a matte black/blue metal finish with a black composite stock featuring a straight comb, molded texture panels, sling swivel studs, and a recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.0 in, offering a straightforward fit and clean shoulder mount.
The action uses a three-lug bolt with a 60-degree lift, a design that keeps bolt travel short while maintaining solid lockup. Feeding is via a detachable box magazine with a 4+1 capacity in .270 Win, and the tang-mounted safety includes a bolt-lock override for controlled operation.
The 22 in sporter-profile barrel is button-rifled, free-floated, and capped by a recessed crown. It is unthreaded and set up from the factory without iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle arrives with a one-piece Picatinny base and rings already installed.
Proof marks indicate manufacture by Miroku in Japan, with Browning's serial code prefix YW denoting 2024 production and the 358 model code identifying the AB3 series. This aligns with the rifle's recent-release status and current factory configuration.