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.

Browning BAR MK3 DBM, chambered for .308 Win.

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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Airguns or pellet guns (the name comes from projectiles they shoot – pellets) are popular among all generations of people with a variety of different interests.

They are used for

plinking,
hunting,
sport competitions etc.

All these activities demand variety of different airguns. A lot of these applications do not require a rifle scope for using an air gun, but some of them do – especially hunting or long range shooting.

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 30mm, high

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

It is common to almost all airguns that they have 11 mm dovetail on the receiver. This dovetail is full length and it is used for mounting a rifle scope or diopter. Such dovetails are basically the same as on the rimfire rifles (.22 calibre). It is important to know that they share the same mounting platform and this is why we can found airgun scope mounts also on rimfire rifles and normally, similar scopes are used on both types of rifles.

When thinking of mounting a rifle scope on the airgun, we have to consider that spring powered airguns have strong recoil in both directions. This is why the robustness and rigidness of the mounts is extremely important (especially with spring powered airguns). This problem is not the case with rimfire rifles, where recoil is very mild.

Mostly, these mounts are made from aluminium and can also have a screw that serves as recoil stopper. The screw can be placed vertically, but with the two part design scope mounts, screw can be placed horizontally. Although, majority of airgun scope mounts comes without recoil notches. There are two options available for mounting the scope on the airgun monoblock scope mount: 25.4 mm (1’’) or 30 mm rings. Other dimensions can also be found, however - they are extremely rare.

Normally, airgun mounts are affordable and in most cases fixed. Detachable airgun scope mounts are usually very rare. However, the most affordable airgun mounts are also the ones from the lowest quality (although, sufficient) and high quality mounts can be expensive, too.

Adjustable inclination on the rifle scope mounts is advisable, usable and a lot of times needed (because of the imperfections of different parts – rifle, mount, rings and dovetail). Some of the mounts also have recoil buffer available. There are also available shock absorbing recoil buffers that can be bought separately and installed behind the scope mount and help to absorb recoil.

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

Monoblock scope mounts for airguns are definitely more reliable than two piece scope mounts. This is normally because they can handle recoil much better. They are robust, rigid, hard and they offer great clamping surface for the dovetail. However, with monoblock scope mounts, setting the proper eye relief might be an issue in some cases. Also, monoblock mounts are almost always more expensive than similar two piece mounts. Clamping surface on the rail which is connected to the rings in one piece is usually higher than it can be with comparable two piece mounts. This might also be an disadvantage, worth mentioning.

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

When we are talking about two piece solutions of airgun mounts, we should not forget to mention some of the differences between one part and two part design of these mounts. One part design is easier to produce, therefore these mounts are cheaper as a rule. Versatility with one part design of scope mounts is normally poor. More options of mounting a scope are normally available with two part design scope mounts. It is good to know that airgun scope mounts for rifle scopes with rail systems are not usual (actually, they are rare). If they are available, they are normally available with two part design of scope mounts. Example for such mount could be Recknagel’s tip off mount for 11 mm dovetail on the bottom and with Zeiss rail option (ZM/VM) on the top. They also offer a LM rail version of these mounts.

FN Browning BAR MK3 DBM

The History of Browning

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Rifle Review

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Calibers

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Browning BAR MK3 DBM

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

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

Best Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Fixed Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), medium

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General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

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FN Browning BAR MK3 DBM

The History of Browning

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Rifle Review

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Calibers

Browning BAR MK3 DBM Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Browning BAR MK3 DBM

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

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

Best Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Fixed Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Browning BAR MK3 DBM

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), medium

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), high

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), low

UTG Compensation Mount for RWS Airgun with T06 Trigger

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

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