FN Browning BAR MK3 DBM

The History of Browning

Browning Arms Company was founded in 1880 by the American John Moses Browning, one of the most, if not the most prolific and influential firearm inventor of all time, with the help of his brothers, in Ogden, Utah. A large portion of John Browning's rifle designs have been acquired and produced by other big-name companies, like Winchester, Colt, Remington, Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, and Miroku. Among his most famous guns produced were the 1895 Colt Peacemaker machine gun, the Browning automatic rifle, the .45-caliber pistol, a variety of .30- and .50-caliber machine guns used in World War II; and the Browning Automatic-5 shotgun first introduced in 1902 and still produced to this day. Beside firearms, Browning is also a manufacturer of various other products, such as gun knives, shooting accessories, bicycles, and clothing. In 1977 the Belgian firearms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN) purchased the Browning Company. In 1987 the US Repeating Arms Company (Winchester) was purchased from its former owners. The Winchester brand (licensed from Olin Corporation) was acquired at the same time by FN. In 1990, Société Générale sold the FN company to GIAT Industries.

In 1997, the entire FN family of companies (including Browning and the Winchester) was bought from GIAT by the government of a Belgian region named Waloon and was renamed to Groupe Herstal.

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Rifle Review

Browning BAR is a name used both for an automatic military rifle developed by John Browning at the beginning of the 20th century and for a semiautomatic sporting rifle that is based on the automatic Browning BAR and was introduced as a redesign in 1966. In 1993, the second generation of the rifle was presented under the name BAR MK2 and was manufactured up until 2016 when the BAR MK3 replaced it.

BAR MK3 DBM comes with an integrated Picatinny rail, therefore it does not fit the same scope mounts as BAR, BAR MK2 and other BAR MK3 variants. Apart from having shorter barrel length and being chambered for only one caliber, other structural components are on par with the BAR MK3.

BAR MK3 DBM consists of a short-stroke, piston-driven gas autoloading system and a bolt with seven rotating locking lugs that lock into the barrel. It features a detachable box magazine that can hold up to ten rounds. The top of the receiver comes with an integrated Picatinny rail instead of being drilled and tapped for scope mounts. In comparison to the other two models of BAR, the BAR MK3 DBM has an upgraded Super Feather Trigger with a pull weight of approximately 1100 g (2.4 lbs.). The overall design is slightly different as well, updated for a more refined look.

The safety knob which blocks the trigger from being pulled is positioned at the rear of the trigger guard and the bolt lock is located on the right side of the receiver. It is activated after the last cartridge has been fired and locks the bolt in the rearmost position. 

The barrel length on Browning BAR MK3 DBM is 457 mm (18-inch).

Figure 1: Browning BAR MK3 DBM, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://blog.finandfield.com/hunting-news/browning-bar-mk-3-dbm-rifle/)

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Calibers

Browning BAR MK3 DBM is chambered for the following calibers:

• .308 Win.  

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Variants

Browning BAR MK3 DBM is available in the following variants:

• Browning BAR MK3 DBM Wood

• Browning BAR MK3 DBM ATACS LE

Browning BAR MK3 DBM comes with an integrated Picatinny rail instead of being drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Thereupon, it does not fit the same scope mounts as BAR, BAR MK2 and other BAR MK3 variants, unless they have a Picatinny rail mounted.

Figure 2: The receiver of Browning BAR MK3 DBM, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/bar/bar-mk3-stalker-detachable-magazine.html)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Browning BAR MK3 DBM

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Browning BAR MK3 DBM. For one-piece scope mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must have the Picatinny installed. Rifles that share the same dimensions and mounting surface with Browning BAR MK3 DBM are:

• All rifles with Picatinny rail mounting surface

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Browning BAR MK3 DBM

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Browning BAR MK3 DBM. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece scope mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece scope mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that meet such criteria are:

• All rifles with Picatinny rail mounting surface 

Best Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Fixed Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

This fixed INNOMOUNT one-piece mounting solution manufactured in Germany is a reliable choice for your Browning BAR MK3 DBM as it combines lightness with durability. The mount that comes with a ten-year warranty is made of aluminum, matching the rail material, and offers a high recoil resistance. 

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

If you are looking for a scope mount that provides the user with the flexibility of easily attaching and detaching an optic without any tools and retaining zero at the same time, you might consider purchasing this INNOMOUNT mounting solution for Picatinny mounting surface, produced in Germany. The mount is made of aluminium and comes with a ten-year warranty.

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