Browning BAR


The Browning BAR is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle produced by the Browning Arms Company in Belgium. The rifle loads from a detachable box magazine. Browning introduced a redesigned BAR in 1966.

Variants

There are several models of the Browning BAR; Safari, Long- and ShortTrac, and Lightweight Stalker. Both LongTrac and ShortTrac versions are available in a Mossy Oak takedown, basic, and Stalker variant.
The Safari model has an engraved steel receiver and walnut stock. The barrel is long, depending on the cartridge. The Safari is the only model with the Browning BOSS. The system reduces recoil and enhances accuracy with an adjustable muzzle brake and weight.
The Lightweight Stalker model has an aluminum-alloy receiver. The stock is matte black synthetic instead of a walnut stock. The stalker is the only model to feature iron sights. The barrel is long.
LongTrac and ShortTrac models feature an aluminum-alloy receiver, a plastic trigger guard and floorplate, and more stylised stock. The basic version has a walnut stock; the Stalker version has a matte-black finish and a black composite stock. The Mossy Oak version has a composite stock, and the entire rifle is painted in camouflage colors. Depending on variant and cartridge, the barrel is. Long or Short differ on the action length, and the ShortTrac can accommodate cartridge lengths up to.308 Winchester, while LongTrac can accommodate longer cartridges. Since the MK3 update, all BAR rifles have the same long action length, while for instance older BAR versions in.308 have a ShortTrac action up to and including.308 Win.
The BAR Mark II was introduced in 1993 and is currently in production. The Mark II has a redesigned gas and buffer system, new bolt release lever, and engraved receiver.

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