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. This rifle should not be confused with the M1918 military rifle, which is a completely different design, sharing no parts, though also referred to as the BAR. 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 is the most luxurious model in the BAR-line, with an engraved steel receiver and more luxurious 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 should enhance accuracy with an adjustable muzzle brake and -weight.
The Lightweight Stalker model has an aluminum-alloy receiver and no engraving. 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 without engraving, 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.