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Browning AB3 Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle
The Browning® AB3 Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle comes with a satin finished walnut stock that features a straight comb and the Inflex Technology recoil pad. The barrel and receiver feature a matte blued finish, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The AB3 bolt utilizes a rotating head with 3 locking lugs common to all A-Bolt centerfire rifles. 3 locking lugs allow a short 60-degree bolt handle lift for fast cycling and increased scope clearance. The bolt knob's shape is slightly flattened and canted at an ergonomic 30-degree angle that fits the hand naturally. The AB3 uses a top-tang safety that's quick to deploy, and a bolt unlock button allows you to open the bolt for loading or inspection with the tang safety in the safe position. A detachable, steel box magazine allows quick re-loading and safe unloading. A free-floated steel barrel delivers fine accuracy needed for long range shooting. The Browning AB3 Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle represents a great value for a high quality hunting rifle.
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Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Honus Wagner from
RUST ??!!Browning has dropped the ball on they quality. My rifle barrel was covered in rust 2 days after purchase. A simple wipe down and cleaning before mounting my scope revealed an unacceptable amount of rust on the entire surface of the barrel.
I sent it back to Browning and they didnt change a thing. I was easily able to wipe more rust off the barrel. Customer service is a joke and there is no warranty on a brand new rifle. VERY disappointed, dont pay extra for browning because their quality is not worth it.
Date published: 2018-12-17
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jakobe from
Light and shoots wellBought this .30-06 last spring finally had a chance to use it - harvested a massive 6x6 bull elk with this gun. Rifle is super light carrying through the woods, feels good in your hands and not awkward. Bolt slides perfectly. Would recommend
Date published: 2018-10-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bogey204 from
amazing accuracyI have been shooting high power rifles since I was 14 years old. I am now 65. I have owned many brands and many different calibers from .300 mag to .204 ruger. I bought this gun in 6.5 creedmoor and i just returned from the range. I am amazed at the accuracy of this gun. I will try and attach a pic of the target but I shot a four shot group that you could cover with a dime. Distance was 100 yards, temp 63, 4 mph wind. I used Winchester match grade ammo, 140 gr HPBT bullets. I have owned one other gun that was this accurate, a Winchester model 70 featherweight in .270. I hope this review helps someone else make up their mind to purchase this gun. You will not be disappointed. You cannot buy any other gun in this price range, or for that matter, a much higher price range that will shoot any better than this gun.
Date published: 2017-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
kshunter13 from
great gunGreat gun. Shoots very tight groups. The bolt works great even with gloves. The clip works great.
Date published: 2016-10-16
Rated 4 out of
5 by
ShootnBrewster from
AB3 is a great buyRecently purchased the new Browning AB3 Hunter model in 30-06 caliber. This is my 3rd Browning bolt action rifle and I can tell you it's not your typical entry level, low price point, budget rifle.
I own an original A-Bolt Stainless Stalker and an X-Bolt FLD model. The wood furniture on the AB3 Hunter is nearly as nice as on the X-Bolt and although the the bolt and trigger system, along with the matte finish blueing are not as refined as the original A-Bolt and X-Bolt, they are definitely up to acceptable Browning expectations at this price point. The AB3 has the same 60 degree bolt throw, nice tight bolt with no slop even when fully open at the end of the ejection cycle. I absolutely love the bolt unlock option on the AB3 which permits the user to cycle the bolt and empty the magazine without having to take the tang mounted safety to the off position. The bolt unlock button is located directly behind the bolt handle on the AB3 as opposed to the bolt unlock button on the X-bolt which is located on the bolt itself. However, both are conveniently located and it's a feature I wish my original A-Bolt was fitted with.
The barrel is the same button rifled, recessed muzzle crown type as the higher priced original A-Bolt and X-Bolt models. The AB3 barrel is manufactured at the same barrel factory in Mikuro Japan as the original A-Bolt and X-bolt.
After mounting the Leupold VX-R scope and heading to the range, it only took 7 rounds to have this rifle printing 1 inch clover leaf 3 shot groups at 100 yards. This AB3 is proving itself to be the same tack driver that I've come to expect from Browning. Since it is a light contour barrel, the barrel needs to cool for a few minutes between 3 shot strings but, you won't be disappointed in the handling and accuracy of this rifle.
The tigger is advertised to be pre set at the factory for 3.5 lbs. and mine breaks right at 3.8 so that is well within my requirements for a hunting rifle. The trigger break is crisp with no noticeable take up or creep. If your looking for Browning quality in a rifle that won't break your bank account, do yourself a favor and give the AB3 a look over before purchasing one of the slightly lower priced entry level budget rifles. You won't regret it!
Date published: 2015-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lloyd8877 from
Great Rifle Accurate and affordableI bought the ab3 hunter in .30-06. I got a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 scope mounted on it with warne high 1" rings. This setup is great and I recommend the scope. I zeroed at 100 and it has drop marks out to 400 yards. Took a few different brands of ammo to figure out what it likes. It did not like Hornady American Whitetails but in the end it likes Remington Core Lokt 150 grain PSP. Easily shoots 1" groups with this ammo at 100 yards. Punched two bullets in one hole. Overall it is a beautiful rifle and smooth I am completely satisfied with this rifle. Don't hesitate to buy if you're on a budget because it is worth it.
Date published: 2015-11-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SBF2012 from
Nice RifleSimple straight forward hunting rifle. Well made, easy shooting.
What is the best scope that won’t break the bank and best ammunition for this firearm?
Asked by: Msciii3
Thank you for your inquiry!
Since the best scope and ammunition is a personal preference I would not be able to give you a specific product to purchase. However, I would recommend going to the top of our basspro.com website and narrowing down the scopes and ammunition that have good reviews. You can do this by hovering your mouse over the Shop Departments tab on the top of our website and then hovering over Centerfire Ammunition or Optics. Once you are in the appropriate department of the website you can use the filters on the sidebar to select your ammunition or scopes that have high reviews based on a rating of 1-5 stars.
Answered by: BPSResource16
Date published: 2019-05-16
Is the AB3 available in 308 and with lent hand bolt?
Asked by: Nelsjr
Unfortunately, it appears that this item is not offered in the left hand bolt action.
Answered by: BPSResource10
Date published: 2018-01-17
how long before this firearm is back in stock? browning ab3 hunter bolt action fifle.i really like this firarm and has a good price.
Asked by: countrytouf
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