Browning AB3 A-Bolt III | .308 Win | 22 in | 035842218

The Browning AB3 (A-Bolt III) is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 22″ free-floating sporter-contour barrel and an OD Green composite stock finished in Tungsten Cerakote. It ships with a detachable 4-round box magazine, an Inflex recoil pad, and a drilled-and-tapped receiver for optic mounting. A versatile choice for field use and precision-oriented shooting, pair it with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-12×44 scope for an effective optic under $1,000 that complements the rifle’s balance of weight and accuracy.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 023614864271.
• The manufacturer is Browning and the model is AB3 (A-Bolt III).
• The caliber is .308 Win / 7.62 NATO.
• The action is a Bolt Action design.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and uses a sporter contour.
• The overall length is 42 inches.
• The rifle weight is approximately 6.66 pounds (6 lbs. 9 oz.).
• The magazine capacity is 4 rounds.
• The rifle includes a detachable box magazine.
• The barrel is threaded (M13x0.75) and includes a thread protector and radial muzzle brake.
• The barreled action and receiver carry a Tungsten Cerakote finish.
• The stock is a synthetic composite in OD Green.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:12″.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
• The rifle ships with Sling swivel studs installed and an Inflex recoil pad.

This AB3 configuration pairs practical field features—threaded barrel, detachable magazine, drilled receiver—with a weather-resistant composite stock and protective Cerakote finish. The ergonomics and reduced felt recoil make it suitable for extended sits or long-range sight-in sessions, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver eases optic installation for a variety of scopes and mounts.

Owners and reviewers commonly cite the rifle’s proven Browning accuracy as a standout attribute. Many users also describe it as accurate and reliable for big-game hunting applications.

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