BROWNING AB3 Composite Stalker | .243 Win | 22in | 5rd

The Browning AB3 Composite Stalker is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a 22-inch free-floating, button-rifled barrel and a matte blued finish. It features a synthetic matte-black stock finished with textured grip panels and is drilled and tapped for a scope. For a cost-effective optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle for field use, consider the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40, which provides practical magnification and a reliable reticle for shots at typical .243 ranges.

Common applications: medium-game hunting such as white-tailed deer, and varmint/predator control in open-country field work.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 023614400912.
• The caliber is .243 Winchester.
• The barrel measures 22 inches.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The rate of twist is 1:10″.
• The magazine capacity is 5 rounds.
• The rifle uses a detachable magazine.
• The barrel finish is Matte Blued.
• The stock material is Synthetic.
• The stock finish is Matte Black.
• The overall length is 42 inches.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The rifle includes an Inflex recoil pad for reduced felt recoil.
• The safety is a Top Tang.

The AB3 Composite Stalker delivers Browning A-Bolt design features—free-floating barrel, target crown, and a detachable staggered magazine—in a weather-resistant composite stock. The matte blued finish and textured grip panels make it practical for field conditions while retaining a traditional appearance. Its drilled-and-tapped receiver and target crown barrel make it well suited for mounting optics and pursuing accurate shots at typical .243 engagement distances.

Owners commonly praise the rifle’s accuracy and reliable A-Bolt performance, and many note the smooth 60° bolt lift combined with the detachable magazine as practical positives.