Browning BAR MK 4 Hunter Composite
Current-production BAR MK 4 hunting semi-auto with gas operation, a seven-lug rotary bolt, 22-inch standard barrels, alloy receiver, and hinged-floorplate detachable-box magazine.
- Price
- $1,430
- Weight
- 7 lb 2 oz
- Calibers
- .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag
- Rail
- weaver
- Best For
- hunting
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Key Highlights
- •The benchmark semi-auto hunting rifle for follow-up shots on running deer
- •Gas-operated seven-lug rotary bolt is reliable, accurate, and soft-shooting in .30-06
- •Available in every relevant deer and elk cartridge
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Browning BAR MK 4 Hunter Composite Semi Automatic Rifle 30-06 Springfield 22" Fluted Matte Black Barrel Black Frame Black Field Stock
Browning BAR Mk4 Hunter .30-06 Springfield 22" 4rd Semi Auto Rifle, Matte Black - 039007226
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Overview
The Browning BAR is the rifle hunters reach for when they expect to need a fast follow-up shot. The current MK 4 uses the same core gas-operated BAR idea Browning has refined for decades, now with an aluminum-alloy receiver, seven-lug rotary bolt, threaded barrel-to-receiver interface, Inflex recoil pad, and a hinged-floorplate detachable-box magazine.
In .30-06 with a 22-inch barrel, the BAR MK 4 Hunter Composite weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces bare and delivers the same ballistic envelope as a Winchester Model 70 or Remington 700 without the bolt-cycle pause. The hinged-floorplate magazine holds 4 rounds in standard chamberings, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the Hunter Composite uses a matte black composite stock. For drives, deer crossings, and any hunting style where a second shot inside three seconds is on the table, the BAR is the right pick.
Key Features
- Gas-operated rotary-bolt action with seven-lug bolt head
- 22-inch barrel on standard chamberings (24-inch on magnums)
- Aluminum-alloy receiver keeps weight just over 7 lb
- Detachable hinged-floorplate magazine, 4-round standard capacity or 3-round magnum capacity
- Drilled and tapped receiver for standard scope bases
- Inflex 2 recoil pad, raised SoftFlex cheekpad, overmolded grip panels, composite trigger guard, and gold-plated trigger
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Best semi-auto hunting rifle on action quality and field reliability
- +Gas system absorbs felt recoil noticeably in .30-06 and .300 Win Mag
- +Caliber selection covers every common deer and elk cartridge
- +Hunter, Hunter Composite, Medallion, Speed, and DBM variants cover most hunting preferences
Cons
- −Heavier than a Tikka Lite for steep country
- −Hunter Composite has no factory threaded muzzle
- −Detachable magazine is hinged floorplate, not a true drop-free box
- −Gas system needs more cleaning attention than a bolt action
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag
- Barrel Length
- 22 inches on .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 Win, and .30-06; 24 inches on 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag
- Overall Length
- 44 1/8 inches on .30-06 Hunter Composite
- weight
- 7 lb 2 oz on .30-06 Hunter Composite
- Twist Rate
- 1:10 on .30-06; 1:12 on .308 Win
- magazine
- 4-round detachable hinged-floorplate in standard chamberings; 3-round in magnum chamberings
- Muzzle Device
- None on Hunter Composite (unthreaded muzzle)
- stock
- Matte black composite with raised SoftFlex cheekpad, overmolded grip panels, and Inflex 2 recoil pad
- sku
- 039007226
- msrp
- $1,639.99 on .30-06 Hunter Composite
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