The roots of the Browning BAR run deep, tracing its history back to John M. Browning's original design for the U.S. military during the First World War. The BAR MK4 Medallion features a Grade III oiled walnut stock shim-adjustable for cast on/off and drop at comb; a nickel finish on the intricately engraved receiver; fluted barrel; gas-operated autoloader; action bar/inertia block connection minimizes barrel vibrations, enhancing overall accuracy; Inflex recoil pad and a detachable box magazine.
Brand Browning
Category Rifles
Series MK4 Medallion
Model BAR
Caliber 308 Win
Barrel Length Range 22" to 22.99"
Operating System Gas
Stock Finish Group Brown
Capacity 4+1
Stock Material Wood
Action Semi-Auto
Oal 45.38"
Sights None
Barrel Finish Polished Blued
Barrel Material Steel
Twist 1:12"
Receiver Description Drilled & Tapped
Drop 7 / 8" @ Comb & 1 1 / 8" @ Heel
Receiver Material Aluminum Alloy
Recoil Pad Type Inflex
Stock Description Adj Shim
Barrel Description Fluted
Barrel Length 22"
Length of Pull 13.75"
Max Capacity 4
Receiver Finish Satin Nickel Engraved
Weight 7.02 lbs
Stock Finish Grade III Turkish Walnut
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) was introduced by in 1952. Based on the T65 experimental military cartridge, Winchester essentially jumped the gun with the civilian introduction; the 7.62x51 wasn't officially adopted (or named) until 1954. The military's intent was to create a shorter cartridge that would fit into a lighter version of the M1 Garand. This was successful beyond their wildest dreams: The 308 Winchester is essentially a 30-06 case greatly shortened to 2.015-inch, but it lags only about 100 feet per second behind the 30-06 in velocity, and with it shorter, more efficient case it tends to be more accurate. The 308 is suitable for any hunting for which the 30-06 is suitable--which means almost anything in the world short of large, dangerous game. The 308 is a standard chambering among most manufacturers and is found in all action types. Factory loads are legion, including a wide selection of very accurate match loads. — Craig Boddington
