The AB3 includes a host of features you'll also find on the X-Bolt rifle, notably the barrel. Arguably the most important factor in accuracy, the AB3 sports a high quality barrel that is made from cold-rolled steel and precision button-rifled. A premium Inflex Technology recoil pad reduces felt recoil by absorbing recoil and using directional deflection to pull the comb down and away from your face when shooting. The bolt unlock button allows the bolt to be opened with the top tang safety in the on safe position.
Specifications:
- Action Length: Short Action
- Caliber: 308 Wincheser
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Overall Length: 39 3/8"
- Length of Pull: 13"
- Drop at Comb: 11/16"
- Drop at Heel: 1/2"
- Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz
- Magazine Capacity: 5
- Twist Rate: 10"
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Stock Finish: Matte Black
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blued
- Chamber Finish: Polished
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Barrel Contour: Sporter
- Stock Material: Composite
- Recoil Pad: Polymer
- Pistol Grip: Cap None
- Checkering: Textured Grip Panels
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Trigger Finish: Matte Blued
- Bolt Slide Finish: Chrome
- Magazine Type: Detachable
- Trigger Material: Composite
- Trigger Guard Material: Composite
- Trigger Guard Engraving: None
- Drilled and Tapped for Scope: Yes
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
